Hury Reservoir is large enough to provide a challenge for most anglers looking for the famed wild brown trout. Rainbows are plentiful and like most fly fishing venues in the north east they find it hard to resist the temptation offered by a Dawsons Olive or Cats Whisker on any day. Natural patterns popular with imitative anglers include Daddies and GRHE.

Hury Reservoir is a popular fishery in Durham, partly due to the surrounding scenery of Baldersdale. If you are planning to go Fly fishing in Durham this is a recommended option due to the fact that it is never overcrowded and unlike all other Northumbrian Water fisheries it is fly only so you won’t have to dodge the bubble floats!

For more information about Hury Reservoir or to find out about fly fishing in Durham call 01833 641121.

Address:

Hury Reservoir

Baldersdale

Barnard Castle

County Durham

DL12 9UU

Telephone: 01833 641121

When fly fishing in Durham at Sharpley Springs try a selection of traditional and contemporary patterns to maximise the chance of success. Fish of weight up to 15lb have been caught on everything from a Black Buzzer to a Purple Dancer. The Bloodworm and Hares Ear are also popular with regular fly fisherman.

For more information about Sharpley Springs call 0191 581 80456

Small dry flies and Damsel’s are often worth a try at West House fishery.

For more information about West House or more information about fly fishing in Durham call 07836 330157

For a unique experience fly fishing in Durham be sure to cast a fly line near the river mouth at Cow Green Reservoir. This is all to often the setting for monumental battles with healthy Brown Trout in their most natural environment.
For more information about fly fishing in Durham at Cow Green Reservoir call Northumbria Water on 0870 2403549

As one of the most popular venues to go fly fishing in Durham, Derwent Reservoir offers a choice of Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout to anglers.

A Black Fritz or an Orange Fritz are two flies that regularly do well when fly fishing at Derwent Reservoir. When trout are visible on the surface anglers can experience great sport using Hoppers and Daddies.

Derwent Reservoir is open from March to November and early season sport can be found at the well named ‘Bay of Plenty’.

For more information about fly fishing in Durham at Derwent Reservoir call Northumbria Water on 0870 2403549

Knitsley Mill is a very popular spot for fly fishing in Durham. With a healthy population of natural insect life popular flies include small dry flies and Black Buzzer’s.

For more information about fly fishing in Durham call Knitsley Mill on 0787 1455286

If you want to try an alternative venue to go fly fishing in Durham then Aldin Grange can be well worth a visit.

Call Aldin Grange fishery for more information on 0191 384 6090

The Hare’s Ear is usually the fishing fly I turn to first when fly fishing in Durham at Witton Castle.

Witton Castle has a well stocked tackle shop to cope with almost every eventuality plus superb facilities and ample parking. The popularity of this venue amongst the local fly fishing community is best demonstrated on the opening day of the season when it is almost always full of anglers.

Other popular patterns include Black Buzzer’s, Olives, Damsels and Black Hopper’s.

For more information about Witton castle or to reserve a place at one of the best places to go fly fishing in Durham call 01388 488691

Favourite flies include Hoppers, Buzzers, Shipman’s or Bloodworms. The Cat’s Whisker is popular here as is the case at most fisheries in the North East when fish can be found below the surface.

Call Jubilee for more information about reservations, water conditions and fly fishing in Durham on 01388 772611

Popular fishing flies include small dries. The native, hard fighting and reputedly tasty Brown Trout are a local specialty.

The banksides however are often a problem at Grasholme Reservoir and casting can be difficult. This is why you are likley to be stood alongside many anglers who prefer worm fishing to fly fishing. For more information about fly fishing in Durham at Grassholme Reservoir call Northumbria Water on 0870 2403549