Showing 8 fishing lakes currently listed for Northumberland.
Compare fishing venues by species or access type, or browse every lake currently listed for this county.
Northumberland combines large reservoir fishing with managed trout fisheries, coarse waters and scenic rural venues around Kielder, Rothbury, Alnwick, Hexham and the North Tyne valley. Use the venue listings below to compare town, species, access type, facilities and official links before travelling.
Northumberland fishing guide
Northumberland's listed waters range from large reservoirs to managed trout and coarse fisheries. Compare the type of fishing, permit arrangements, bank or boat access and the distance between rural venues before setting off.
Start with Kielder Water and Fontburn Reservoir when comparing the county's larger reservoir options. Check current permits, authorised fishing areas, seasonal rules and whether bank or boat fishing must be booked.
For smaller managed waters, compare Chatton Trout Fishery, Thrunton Long Crag Trout Fishery and Felton Fence Fishery. Confirm ticket types, opening times and permitted methods with each venue.
Further west and south, compare Langley Dam Fishery, Sweethope Loughs and Whittle Dene Reservoirs. Rural access, permits and facilities differ, so check the latest venue information before travelling.
Need bait, line, hooks, feeders, nets, fly gear or last-minute session tackle? These local or nearby shops may be useful before fishing in Northumberland. Always check opening times and stock before travelling.
Specialist fly, game, lure and spinning tackle retailer in Northumberland. Check current opening times and stock before travelling.
Local Northumberland retailer with rods, reels, bait, rigs, lures and other fishing tackle. 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.