We are proud to provide a sustainable, affordable, clean and safe water supply and to manage and treat the waste water returned to us in a way that protects the environment.
Over the years Northumbrian Water fisheries have built up a well deserved reputation for offering top quality fishing. Add to this some of the best scenery around, friendly, helpful staff plus well stocked tackle shops and the result is a recipe for a perfect day’s fishing.
We are proud to offer angling opportunities for everyone with bait or fly trout fishing at our premier fisheries, wild brown trout fishing in Upper Teesdale and coarse fishing at Whittle Dene. For those of you who are new to the sport don’t forget to check out our ‘Try it day’ sessions for beginners or improvers.
We are constantly looking for ways to improve your experiences when fishing with us as well as continuing to offer great value for money so for this season we are introducing the following:
• Amazing value credit cruncher permits – still only £15.
• A £29 permit for couples with a shared 12 fish catch.
• Any unused loyalty card credits from 2009 will be automatically transferred to the 2010 season.
• 6,000 extra fish stocked in Derwent.
• Four free newsletters per year to loyalty card holders.
• Advanced fly fishing courses available at Derwent Reservoir.
Not only is fishing an excellent sport but also makes a fantastic hobby. We therefore offer acclaimed 'Try it days' to make it easier for newcomers to get into this superb sport.
Now in its seventh successful year our ever popular Try it day angling tuition courses go from strength to strength.
Our courses are professionally run and aimed at complete novices with our friendly coaches taking you through each stage step by step, teaching you everything you need to know to be able to have an enjoyable day’s fishing. All of the tackle you will need for the course is provided so all you need to do is come appropriately dressed for the weather. Courses cost £25 for adults and £20 for under 17s for a three hour session.
Courses are held on Tuesdays and Saturdays commencing Saturday 3 April and will alternate between multi-bait and fly.
New for 2010 – On the last Saturday of every month we will also be offering an advanced course for fly anglers which will concentrate on improving anglers’ casting skills. These courses last for four hours and cost just £30.00 and will particularly benefit those who have previously been on the beginner’s day.
Once you’ve got the angling bug you’ll probably want your own equipment; our shops sell everything you will need, including fishing starter packs which contain all the kit you will need and our rangers will be pleased to show you how to ‘tackle up’ and select a bait. These starter kits come with a free day permit which makes it even easier and cheaper for you to begin fishing!
Our lakes are set in some of the region’s most spectacular countryside meaning a visit to one of our waters is a great day out for the whole family. Try your hand at fishing, or take a walk and relax with a picnic in some of England’s most beautiful countryside. Our main sites at Derwent, Kielder Water & Forest Park, Fontburn, Grassholme and Scaling have well stocked shops where you can get a range of fishing and leisure goods along with snacks and drinks for your great day out.