Day-ticket fishing near Birtley
Angel of the North Fishing Lakes has three mixed coarse lakes, with day and season tickets, club-match bookings, coaching and accessible fishing. Night fishing is limited to eligible season-ticket holders.
Tyne and Wear fishing lakes
Showing 7 fishing lakes currently listed for Tyne and Wear.
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Fishing lakes in Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear combines urban park lakes, club-controlled waters and commercial coarse fishing around Newcastle, Birtley, Killingworth and Sunderland. Use the venue listings below to compare town, species, access type, facilities and official links before travelling.
Best forDay-ticket coarse fishing, club waters, carp, pike, accessible pegs and urban park-lake sessions.
Local areasNewcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Birtley, Killingworth, Sunderland, Washington and North Tyneside
Check before you goConfirm opening times, permits, booking rules, bait restrictions, parking, toilets and seasonal rules.
Tyne and Wear fishing guide
Choosing a fishing lake in Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear has a compact selection of urban park lakes, club-controlled waters and commercial coarse fishing. Access varies considerably, so compare day tickets, memberships, permits and advance-booking requirements before travelling.
Club waters around Newcastle
Big Waters Angling Club manages fishing at the eastern end of a lake shared with a nature reserve. In Newcastle, Leazes Park Lake offers club and day-ticket coarse fishing, subject to the latest club rules.
Killingworth and Sunderland waters
The Killingworth Lakes listing covers date-specific angling tickets, while Killingworth Lakeside Park provides wider park and permission information. Sunderland options include Herrington Country Park Lake and Silksworth Lakes .
Tyne and Wear waters in this directory
Check access first: several waters are club or permit controlled. Confirm the current ticket source, authorised fishing area, opening times, parking, fishery rules and Environment Agency rod-licence requirements before travelling.
Local tackle shops near Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear. Always check opening times and stock before travelling.
Bagnall and Kirkwood
Independent Newcastle retailer supplying coarse, fly, sea and boat fishing tackle. Check current opening times and stock before travelling.
- Address: 220 Rothbury Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5DE
Angling Direct Washington
Large tackle retailer covering carp, coarse, predator, fly and sea fishing, with parking and wheelchair access listed.
- Address: Unit 3, 2 Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ
Tyne and Wear fishing lakes FAQ
Do I need a rod licence to fish in Tyne and Wear?
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 Tyne and Wear?
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 Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear venue?
Yes. Use the Add a Lake page if a listing needs correcting or you know a venue that should be added.