Fishing In and Around Northumberland National Park

Northumberland's rivers provide superb game and coarse fishing. Salmon and sea trout are found in many rivers in the county and the Tyne and Coquet are regarded as fisheries of national importance. The River Tyne is now considered to be England's premier salmon river with migratory fish returning from spring onwards. Summer spates introduce runs of sea trout with large specimens found in the Tyne, Coquet and Tweed. Brown trout are present throughout, with wild native fish inhabiting upper reaches in some rivers. Rainbow trout are also found and grayling are present in the River Till.

The Rivers Coquet and Aln are largely devoid of coarse fish but good fishing opportunities are met in the lower reaches of most rivers. Dace, roach, chubb and pike are found in the Tyne.

Still-water fishing is equally well provided for and species include, apart from brown and rainbow trout, rudd, bream, tench and carp. Eels are present in most water. Numerous large and small still-waters are available for fishing.  Many of these provide both bank and boat fishing.  

Local Fishing Tackle Shops will be able to advise you on both local fishing competitions and how to obtain a fishing licence.