Near Allenheads, Northern Pennines, Northumberland to River Allen at Water Meetings, near Cupola Bridge · 14 miles
Fly Fishing on the River East Allen
7 beats on the River East Allen sell access by the day, from £10.
Where the River East Allen runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Tap a marker for a quick read on price.
Fishing Beats on the River East Allen
7 beats availableBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River East Allen. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River East Allen
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the River East Allen. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
About the River East Allen
River East Allen at a glance
- Length
- 14 miles
- Source
- Near Allenheads, Northern Pennines, Northumberland
- Mouth
- River Allen at Water Meetings, near Cupola Bridge
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Water type
- Spate
Fish species
Anglers on the River East Allen can target brown trout, sea trout and salmon. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
The River East Allen is a Pennine stream in Northumberland, about 14 miles long. It rises near Allenheads, runs north through Allendale past Allendale Town, and meets the River West Allen at a place called Water Meetings, just south of Cupola Bridge. From there the two make the River Allen, which joins the South Tyne. The river cuts through Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, a wooded gorge carved through limestone, in its lower reaches.
It is a spate river. The valley walls are steep and the rock underneath does not hold water, so the river can rise and fall fast, and it has caused flash flooding downstream. Lead mining in the Northern Pennine Orefield left its mark on water quality, which ranges from moderate to poor, though it has been improving.
The fishing is mainly for wild brown trout, with sea trout and some salmon coming up to spawn. In 2010 weirs that were no longer needed were taken out and fish passes added, so migratory fish can now get further upstream than at any time since Victorian days. The trout season runs from late March to the end of September, salmon from February to October and sea trout from April to October.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish, and watch the level after rain.
FAQ
River East Allen FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River East Allen, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
