River Balder · County Durham
West End Farm
£10 today Up to 2 rods
Passport scheme
Check the booking details below before you travel.
Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
0.81 miles of fishing
On the River Balder.
About West End Farm
West End Farm is 1300 metres of wild water on the River Balder near Hunderthwaite, with brown trout, grayling and the rare chance of a salmon. The Passport calls the Balder an incredibly wild and almost prehistoric river, full of character, with virgin water that is mostly heavily tree lined with rocky scars and boulders, and a challenging mix of pocket water and small deep pools.
Wading is hard, a wading staff is a must and care is needed near the steep banks. The page adds that the Balder can rise fast, so check the online river levels and the weather before you go. Its go to methods are single upstream spiders, nymphs and dry fly, on a rod of 6ft 6in or 7ft 6in rated 2 or 3, and the page adds that a small spinning rod with a Mepps, or a worm, could bring an exciting surprise.
All species are catch and release, dogs are not allowed and the beat has a wash-off policy. Up to two tickets are sold a day. The all species day ticket (in season) costs £10, and a block booking price of £20 is also listed. It is booked through the Fishing Passport.
How you can fish here
- Wading
- Wading allowed
Pricing and season
Indicative prices. They don't show whether a day is still free and other rates may apply, so confirm availability and the final price with whoever you book through before you travel.
Tickets
- All species day ticket (in season) Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec
- £10 per day
Day tickets and booking
- FP The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
All species day ticket (in season) £10 on the Passport’s beat page in October 2026; block booking listed at £20; up to two tickets a day. Booked through the Fishing Passport.
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Fishing details
- Rods
- Up to 2
- Length
- 0.81 miles
- Water type
- Tributary
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for West End Farm
Catch and release for all species. No dogs. The beat operates a wash-off policy. National byelaws apply.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Balder.
Conditions on the River Balder
The river
The River Balder rises on Stainmore Common in the Pennines and runs about 14.5 miles east to join the River Tees at Cotherstone. For its first 2.5 miles it is Balder Beck, and the River Balder proper…
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FAQ
West End Farm FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing West End Farm, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on West End Farm at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on West End Farm?
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
06What tackle should I bring?
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
Worth a read
£10 per rod
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