Angling permits and fishing licence

Angling permits

We do not issue angling permits.

However, some of the sites managed by us 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:

• Winlaton Post Office
• Swalwell News Agent
• 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 £40.

Contact: Chris Cook
0753 534 5156
Chriscook85@yahoo.co.uk

Pelaw Quarry Pond 

Leased to the Lakeside Angling Club.

Contact: David Worsley, Chairman on 07469 817 159.
Lakesidest@outlook.com

Shibdon Pond and Ryton Willows Local Nature Reserves

No fishing is allowed.

Fishing licence

Any angler aged 12 years or over, fishing for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels must have a rod licence. These are issued by the Environment Agency (opens new window).

Money from the sale of licences helps to fund the Environment Agency in its work managing fisheries. If you are caught fishing without a rod licence, you are cheating other anglers and could be fined up to £2,500.