Are day tickets available at Fontburn Reservoir?

Fontburn Reservoir is listed as offering day ticket fishing. Always check the official venue information before travelling, as prices, booking requirements and availability can change.

What species can I catch at Fontburn Reservoir?

Fontburn Reservoir is listed with species including Rainbow trout, Roach. Stock and catch reports can change, so check the latest venue information before fishing.

Where is Fontburn Reservoir?

Fontburn Reservoir is listed in Rothbury, Northumberland, North East England. Check the venue address, postcode and official directions before travelling.

Are there other fishing lakes near Rothbury?

Yes. Use the county, region and nearby lake links on this page to compare other fishing lakes before travelling.

Home / All lakes / North East England / Northumberland / Fontburn Reservoir

North East England · Northumberland · Rothbury

Fontburn Reservoir

Fontburn Reservoir is a Northumberland Waterside Parks fishery offering rainbow trout fishing by fly and any-method tactics alongside coarse fishing for roach, with an accessible platform on the north shore.

Official website Contact details Lake links

Lake details

Last checked: August 2026Found outdated details?Suggest an update

About Fontburn Reservoir

Fontburn is one of Waterside Parks' smaller reservoirs and is promoted as a family-oriented Northumberland fishery. The 2026 season information lists fly and any-method fishing for rainbow trout together with coarse fishing for roach. Anglers can fish from areas around the reservoir including the dam wall and accessible north and south shore sections, and an accessible fishing platform is provided on the north shore. An on-site shop sells tackle, bait and refreshments. For 2026 the published fishing period begins on 7 March, with daily fishing from 8am until 9pm or sunset, whichever comes first.

Region: North East England
County: Northumberland
Town or area: Rothbury
Address: Fontburn Reservoir, off the B3642, south of Rothbury, Northumberland, NE61 4PL
Contact number: 01669 621368
Species: Rainbow trout, Roach
Access: Day ticket, Booking required, Fly fishing, Any method, Coarse fishing
Facilities: Parking, Toilets, Accessible, Tackle shop

Rainbow trout Roach Day ticket Booking required Fly fishing Any method Coarse fishing Parking Toilets Accessible Tackle shop

More Northumberland fishing lakes

Explore nearby listings in the same county, or suggest updates if you know this venue well.

Browse Northumberland Suggest an update

Fontburn Reservoir venue rules

Anglers must obtain the appropriate fishing permit and buy an Environment Agency rod licence before fishing; the venue states that rod licences are no longer sold on site. Waterside Parks publishes a dedicated 2026 safety and angling rules document covering general safety, any-method fishing, catch-and-release guidance and other fishery requirements. These rules are also displayed at the fishing lodge, shop and around the site, and anglers are expected to follow the current reservoir-specific instructions.

More fishing lakes in Northumberland More North East England fishing lakes Day ticket fishing lakes near me Browse all UK fishing lakes

Nearby fishing lakes

Other venues listed near Rothbury that may be worth comparing before you travel.

↑