1 beat sells day tickets
You can book a day rod on the River Tees without joining a club or syndicate.
A typical day is £13
From £10 to £14, across 6 beats with published day rates.
4 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout, grayling, sea trout and salmon.
About the River Tees
The River Tees rises on the eastern slope of Cross Fell in the North Pennines and runs about 85 miles to the North Sea. In its upper reaches it passes Cow Green Reservoir, Cauldron Snout and High Force, then turns gentler below Middleton-in-Teesdale. It flows past Barnard Castle and on across the plain around Darlington. For much of its length it is the boundary between County Durham and North Yorkshire. Below the Tees Barrage, between Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough, the river is tidal.
Its tributaries include the Lune, Balder, Greta, Leven and Skerne. The upper and middle river is fished for wild brown trout and grayling, with salmon and sea trout running later in the season. Further down the river, clubs also list chub, barbel and dace.
The fishing is held by estates, clubs and community groups, and some stretches sell day tickets. Rules differ from one stretch to the next, and many are fly only or catch and release.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Tees runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
Fishing Beats on the River Tees
Browse all 16 beatsBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Tees. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
River Tees
Eggleston Hall
On enquiry 2 rods
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Raby Estate
£12 per rod 20 rods
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Strathmore Estate, Upper Tees and Maize Beck
£12 per rod 20 rods
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Darlington Brown Trout AA North Bank
£14 per rod 4 rods
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Darlington Brown Trout AA South Bank
£14 per rod 4 rods
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Barnard Castle
£10 per rod 10 rods
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High Coniscliffe
On enquiry 3 rods
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Mickleton Island
£14 per rod 3 rods
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River Tees, Blackwell, County Durham bank
On enquiry
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River Tees, Manfield and Cleasby, south bank
On enquiry
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River Tees, Nag’s Head and Oxney Flatts, County Durham bank
On enquiry
Clubs and syndicates on the River Tees
3 clubsMembership bodies holding water on the River Tees. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
Fish species
Anglers on the River Tees can target brown trout, grayling, sea trout and salmon. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
River Tees at a glance
- Length
- 85 miles
- Source
- Eastern slope of Cross Fell, North Pennines
- Mouth
- North Sea at Teesmouth, near Middlesbrough
- Country
- United Kingdom
Tributaries
Rivers that feed the River Tees.
FAQ
River Tees FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Tees, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Tees?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Tees?
03When is the fishing season on the River Tees?
04What fish can I catch in the River Tees?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Tees?
Worth a read
£13 typical day
Day rods from £10 to £14
