County Durham
West House Trout Lakes
from £20 · 1 fish, then C&R
Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
Stillwater
8 acres, 4 lakes, bank fishing only.
About West House Trout Lakes
West House has four stocked lakes of about eight acres in all. West Lake is the oldest, about 1.5 acres and 4 to 11 feet deep, and also holds carp. Horseshoe Lake, about 2 acres and 5 to 7 feet deep, wraps around it and is described as a stalking lake. Fox Lake is about an acre, and only nymphs, buzzers or dry flies are allowed on it. Mill Lake is the largest at about 4 acres, with two islands and several bays.
The fishery stocks rainbow trout from 2lb upwards, and its home page also mentions blue trout and brown trout up to 22lb. The fishery record is 19lb. Fishing is fly only with a maximum of two barbless flies, and you bring your own landing net. Wading is not allowed. All brown trout go back, and so do rainbows of 6lb or over.
A ticket is £20 and covers keeping your first fish, then catch and release. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8am to 4pm.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
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
- Day ticket, keep the first fish 1 fish, then C&R · 1 Jan to 31 Dec £20 a session: keep your first fish, then unlimited catch and release. All brown trout must be returned, and so must rainbow trout of 6lb or over. Price as shown on the fishery’s charges and rules page.
- £20 per day
Day tickets and booking
- West House Trout Lakes
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Fishing details
- Water type
- Stillwater
- Size
- 8 acres
- Lakes
- 4
- Boat fishing
- Bank only
Stocking and fish species
none stocking · Rainbow trout from 2lb upwards, per the fishery.
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for West House Trout Lakes
Fly only, with a maximum of two barbless flies on the leader. Fox Lake is nymphs, buzzers or dry flies only. All fish must be landed with a landing net, and you bring your own. All brown trout and any rainbow trout of 6lb or over are returned. Enter every fish caught, including those returned, on the catch return sheet. No wading. No dogs, guns, radios or non-fishing visitors. Stay on the shoreline and keep off the pasture. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8am to 4pm. You need a current Environment Agency rod licence as well as a permit.
Amenities
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. at West House Trout Lakes.
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FAQ
West House Trout Lakes FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing West House Trout Lakes, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on West House Trout Lakes at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on West House Trout Lakes?
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?
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