Still Water Trout Fishing
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Northumberland's stillwater trout fisheries are very popular venues for local anglers and visitors alike.
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Our stillwaters are many and varied. They range from the vastness of Kielder with more than twenty five miles of bank, and the small yet enjoyable, South Linden fishery.
Anglers can enjoy fishing for brown, rainbow, golden, blue and tiger trout at the numerous stillwaters within the region. All these species of trout do their very best to escape by fighting "till the last". Obviously fascilities vary between venues. Most of the fisheries have excellent lodges with spotless eating areas and separate toilets.
Some stillwaters are fly only, whereas others are open to fly, multi-bait or even spinning. Most fishery rules make it compulsory to use barbless hooks, especially where catch and release tickets are available. Some stillwaters have tackle for hire while others have a retail outlet that sells tackle and bait.
Various stillwaters have disabled access to specially equipped boats or safety platforms. A number of fisheries also offer anglers the chance to float-tube which can be a really exciting experience to those who have not tried this unique method of trout fishing. Some stillwaters can arrange tuition for those who want to learn how to fly fish no matter what their age or previous experience.
Many anglers want to fish for more than one day so some venues allow camping on site or offer various levels of accommodation. Lots of the stillwaters remain open throughout the year, closing only for short periods over Christmas and New Year. Some fisheries do have a closed season and it pays to find out what the situation is, especially in winter.
Almost every reservoir or lake fishery requires anyone over twelve years of age to carry a valid Environment Agency rod licence. These licences can be bought at any Post Office in England and Wales, by Direct Debit on 08708 506 506, online at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/rodlicence or by telephoning 0870 166 2662. Concessionary licences are available to over 65s, under 16s, Blue Badgeparking concession or anyone who receives a disability driving allowance.
The only Stillwater in the region where these licences are not required is Chatton Trout fishery, because their water flows into the river lill, which is classed as Scottish water.
This North-East region has some spectacular scenery and views from many of the Stillwater trout fisheries. Every water is different and each offers anglers a new set of challenges, especially with the changing weather.
No matter which Stillwater anglers are fishing in, whatever corner of this beautiful region, there are ample quality trout to catch, and many options to cast a line from the bank or from boats
Lightlines and heres wishing you an enjoyable and successful trout fishing experience from any of the wide variety of stillwaters.
Coarse Fishing
Fishing and other country sports are an integral part of the history and culture of the region and this is no more evident than in the superb game and coarse fishing in some of the country's most beautiful locations.
Where game fishing is classically for Salmon and Trout, coarse fishing in Northumberland will return Pike, Dace, Chubb and Roach and there are many terrific locations found throughout Northumberland which are equally suitable for some leisure fishing on a summer holiday as for the keen angler looking for a thorough test of their skills.
The River Tyne provides the most popular stretches for coarse fishing fans but there are also the lower reaches of other great rivers such as the Tweed, Blyth and Till.
An alternative is lake fishing with Bolam Lake, near the town of Belsay being particular good for Pike fishing. A fishing permit can be obtained from the local Post Office.
One of the great locations for coarse fishing in Northumberland is the Whittle Dene Reservoir. Situated close to Harlow Hill, there are four lakes to choose from, with Roach, Perch and Gudgeon the main catches.
Such is the quality of coarse fishing at Whittle Dene that 30lb nets are not an uncommon occurrence and fishing at the reservoir can start from just £4.
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