Showing 7 fishing lakes currently listed for County Durham.
Compare fishing venues by species or access type, or browse every lake currently listed for this county.
County Durham combines commercial coarse fisheries, managed stillwater trout lakes, reservoir fishing and holiday-park waters around Durham, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Seaham, Darlington and Bishop Auckland. Use the venue listings below to compare town, species, access type, facilities and official links before travelling.
County Durham fishing guide
County Durham offers mixed coarse lakes, managed stillwater trout fishing, a large reservoir and holiday-park waters. Compare the fishing style, access arrangements and location carefully: some venues welcome day-ticket anglers, while others have booking, seasonal or eligibility restrictions.
Aldin Grange Lakes near Bearpark combines fly-only trout and coarse waters, while Angel Lakes near Chester-le-Street focuses on mixed coarse and carp fishing. Check current day-ticket, coaching and booking arrangements before travelling.
Derwent Reservoir is the county's large-water option for trout, coarse and seasonal pike fishing. Witton Castle Fishing Lakes provide coarse fishing in a holiday-park setting, but the venue currently describes access as exclusive to owners and holidaymakers.
Compare Sharpley Springs near Seaham with West House Trout Lakes near Bishopton. Jubilee Lakes is also listed near Darlington, but its current official information says fishing remains closed, so confirm its status before making a journey.
Before you fish: confirm current opening status, tickets or permits, booking requirements, authorised methods, parking, fishery rules and Environment Agency rod-licence requirements.
Need bait, line, hooks, feeders, nets, fly gear or last-minute session tackle? These local or nearby shops may be useful before fishing in County Durham. Always check opening times and stock before travelling.
Large local tackle retailer covering carp, coarse, predator, fly and sea fishing. Check current opening times and stock before travelling.
On-site bait and tackle shop at Eden Grange Fishery near Shildon. Check current opening times and stock before travelling.
In most cases, yes. You normally need a valid Environment Agency rod fishing licence for freshwater fishing in England, plus any venue ticket, club permit or membership required by the fishery.
Yes, but access varies by venue. Some waters are day ticket, while others are club waters, permit waters, holiday park waters or booking-only fisheries.
Check opening times, booking requirements, ticket prices, bait rules, landing net rules, parking, toilets, night fishing access and seasonal restrictions.
Yes. Use the Add a Lake page if a listing needs correcting or you know a venue that should be added.