Any method fishing on all banks for rainbow trout and coarse fishing for roach well as Pike.
🚨Important information for Anglers – Derwent Reservoir 🚨
Despite recent rainfall the level at Derwent Reservoir remains low exposing more areas of soft ground. Please take extra care when fishing and abide by all our safety warning signs. In addition, until levels recover, we have placed some areas out of bounds, these are clearly marked on the banks. The areas are:
-West from Pow Hill up to the Nature Reserve.
-Bay Of Plenty round to the Sailing Club boundary
-Both ends of the fields above the Sailing Club.
-The South side corner of the Dam Wall.
We also want to remind our anglers to take extra precaution when wading and being aware of any drop offs or soft ground. At present we still have well over five miles of safe bank space for anglers to use and will provide updates should the situation change. Â Our priority is your comfort and safety, and we would like to thank you for your understating and cooperation.
Coarse anglers who enjoy quality roach fishing, well as Pike anglers you are now able to fish all banks as these are any method. Derwent is suitable for disabled anglers with a disabled access platform on the south side of the dam.
All fish stocked are from our own Teesdale fish farm, and some of those stocked are tagged fish with cash prizes available. You can loose feed and ground bait when any method fishing.
On-site we have an excellent shop stocked with everything you need for a day’s fishing including rods, reels, tackle, accessories, clothing, worms and baits. Our café offers quality tea and coffee, sandwiches, pastries and cakes.
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| Permit Type | Full Day | Concessions |
|---|---|---|
| Full day 8 fish permit | £30 | £28 |
| Full day 5 fish permit | £26 | N/A |
| Two rods *Anglers can pay an extra £5 to fish with two rods on any of the starred permits. This offer is for an individual angler to use only. | £5 | £5 |
| Under 17's day permit (2 fish) | £12 | N/A |
| Catch & Release Sporting Permit - Fly and Spinning (optional 2 fish) | £21 | N/A |
| Coarse/ Pike Fishing | £12 | N/A |
Two rod permits – T&Cs apply and can be found when booking online. This permit allows an individual angler to fish with two rods.
Concessions permits – T&Cs apply and can be found when booking online. This permit applies to any angler at the age of 65 or over or who has a blue badge.
Couples permit – Discontinued.
T&C’s for all permits are shown when booking online. When you reach your catch you must stop fishing immediately.
Up to two children under 17 can fish free when one parent/guardian buys a standard day permit.
Parking charges are included in your fishing permit price.
Day permits are available to buy from Derwent Waterside Park cafe and shop. Permits can also be bought in advance using your debit or credit card by calling on 01207 255 250 or online at www.bookwhen.com/watersideparksnorth
Please note your EA rod licence must be purchased online at https://www.gov.uk/fishing-licences/buy-a-fishing-licence before fishing at one of our sites. Due to government changes, we are no longer able to sell a rod licence at our Waterside Parks.
Important information for all anglers – Check, Clean, Dry!
Before coming to our reservoir site please check your clothing and equipment are free of all plants and animals, such as crayfish, mussels and shrimp. Invasive non-native species can seriously impact our fisheries by eating young fish, consuming food resources, carrying fish diseases and affecting water quality. Harmful invasive species can easily be spread to our sites on damp clothing and angling equipment.
To protect our fisheries please follow the Check, Clean, Dry procedure:
These simple steps will help to prevent the spread of harmful invasive species into your fishery. Once introduced, invasive species are nearly impossible to remove, so we must all take steps to prevent their entry.
We have provided some useful location tips to help you catch. Our rangers are also very happy to assist you in choosing the best method, flies and baits for you to have a fantastic day fishing. Speak to them on your arrival in the cafe and shop or as they are working around the reservoir.
A sheltered bay located on the north shore at the western end of the reservoir. Often the first choice for the visiting fly angler with shallow and deep water within easy casting distance.
Easy access for any method anglers, responds well to both float and ledger presented baits, as well as spinning.
Located on the south shore this is a great area for any method angling with the oak tree being the hot spot and in front of the willows.
From the A68 turn south at the Manor House down into the valley and follow the road to the bridge where you will see our entrance on the right.
Find us using sat nav:
DH8 9TT
