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Northumberland fishing lakes
Showing 9 fishing lakes currently listed for Northumberland.
Fishing lakes in Northumberland
Northumberland has reservoir fishing, trout waters, quiet coarse fishing venues and countryside fisheries, with well-known waters around Kielder, Fontburn, Whittle Dene, Morpeth and Rothbury. Use the venue listings below to compare town, species, access type, facilities and official links before travelling.
Best forGood for trout, coarse fishing, pike, reservoir fishing and scenic day ticket venues.
Local areasKielder, Rothbury, Morpeth, Hexham, Whittle Dene, Fontburn and the North Tyne valley
Check before you goConfirm opening times, permits, booking rules, bait restrictions, parking, toilets and seasonal rules.
North East England · Northumberland · Alnwick
Chatton Trout Fishery
View details for Chatton Trout Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Trout
Day ticket
Fly fishing
North East England · Northumberland · Morpeth
Felton Fence Fisheries
View details for Felton Fence Fisheries, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Trout
Coarse
Day ticket
Booking advised
North East England · Northumberland · Longframlington
Felton Fence Fishery
View details for Felton Fence Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Roach
Bream
Tench
Perch
North East England · Northumberland · Rothbury
Fontburn Reservoir
View details for Fontburn Reservoir, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Trout
Roach
Coarse
Day ticket
Permit required
Fly fishing
North East England · Northumberland · Kielder
Kielder Water
View details for Kielder Water, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Trout
Pike
Permit required
Boat fishing
Bank fishing
Booking advised
North East England · Northumberland · Hexham
Langley Dam Fishery
View details for Langley Dam Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Trout
Day ticket
Fly fishing
Boat hire
North East England · Northumberland · Knowesgate
Sweethope Loughs
View details for Sweethope Loughs, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Trout
Day ticket
Fly fishing
Boat hire
North East England · Northumberland · Whittingham
Thrunton Long Crag Trout Fishery
View details for Thrunton Long Crag Trout Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Trout
Fly fishing
Day ticket
Booking advised
North East England · Northumberland · Harlow Hill
Whittle Dene Reservoirs
View details for Whittle Dene Reservoirs, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Roach
Perch
Skimmers
Coarse
Day ticket
Permit required
Local tackle shops near Northumberland fisheries
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.
Bagnall and Kirkwood
Useful tackle shop for Newcastle, Northumberland and wider North East venues.
- Address: 220 Rothbury Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5DE
Visit websiteAngling Direct Washington
Large regional tackle shop option for North East anglers.
- Address: Unit 3, 2 Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ
Visit websiteNorthumberland fishing lakes FAQ
Do I need a rod licence to fish in Northumberland?
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.
Are there day ticket fishing lakes in Northumberland?
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.
What should I check before visiting a Northumberland fishery?
Check opening times, booking requirements, ticket prices, bait rules, landing net rules, parking, toilets, night fishing access and seasonal restrictions.
Can I suggest an update for a Northumberland venue?
Yes. Use the Add a Lake page if a listing needs correcting or you know a venue that should be added.