Gateshead Council does not issue angling permits.
However, some of the sites managed by the council are leased to Angling Clubs and the following arrangements are in place.
Derwent Walk Country Park
Day tickets are available for a section of the river between Swalwell and Rowlands Gill at the Derwenthaugh Caravan Park, Rowlands Gill.
Tickets are available at a cost of £6.50 day from the following locations:
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Winlaton Post Office.
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Swalwell News Agent.
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Axwell Park and Derwent Valley Angling Club,
2 North Lodge
Stagshaw House
Corbridge
NE45 5PG.
Stargate Pond (leased to the Ryton and District Angling Club)
There are no day tickets but annual membership is available at £20.
Contact Paul Richardson on Tel: 07715 676264.
Pelaw Quarry Pond is leased to the Lakeside Angling Club
Contact Kenny Barnes on 07500593864 or Ian Ellison on 07876728053 for details.
Shibdon and Ryton Willows Local Nature Reserves
No fishing is allowed.