Langley Dam
Langley Dam has grown to become one of the most popular fly fishing venues in the north east of England. Langley Dam is 8 miles west of Hexham, just off the A69 on the B6305. The 14 acre fishery offers variety from the boat or bank fishing, particularly if you take set of waders with you. The peaty water runs from the Northumbrian moorland and reaches a maximum depth of 10 feet. Small traditional fishing fly patterns and lures tend to do well. A Dawsons Olive or Cat’s Whisker can usually help you avoid blanking on a tough day.
Rainbow Trout and Blue Trout fish are stocked regularly from 2lb upwards. The fly fishing lodge is adjacent to the car park has tea and coffee making facilities plus tackle to buy or hire and a fine selection of North Country fishing flies. With only four boats booking is a must particularly at weekends. Telephone Langley Dam on (01434) 688846 for a great day fly fishing in beautiful surroundings.
A tip for you when fly fishing at Langley Dam… The water was once a course fishery, stocked with a variety of species including Carp. If you fish near the reeds at Langley, either from the boat or the bank you are likely to be excited by the site of apparently large Rainbow Trout breaking the surface in an almost ever present rise. This distracts many a fly fishing enthusiast, keen on landing a prize trout. It is more likely to be one of the few Carp that remain!
August 24th, 2006 at 11:58 pm
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March 20th, 2008 at 9:46 am
On Sunday 16th March 2008 my friend and I had a great 8 hour session at Langley Dam. The weather was cold and windy but we still had a great day catching a brace a piece and each loosing one on the Viva and Cats Whisker respectively.
What a nice venue!
May 7th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
If you’re looking for a combined day of relaxation and excitement in tranquil surroundings, then look no further!…Langley Dam is hosted by a husband and wife team who make every visitor very welcome with sound,accurate advice and a more importantly a welcoming smile!…Having fished Northumberland for a number of years I can sincerely recommend this fishery which is steeped in history and surrounded by some of the most picturesque scenerary that blesses Northumberland .
Peter Edwards
Ponteland .
May 16th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
I fish the Langley Dam regularly along with other venues and have been fortunate to catch fish at the dam on most visits.
In early May 2008 I caught a 7lb rainbow which
is my heaviest rainbow ever. But I know that thier are 9lb plus awaiting to be caught.
A great venue !!
July 23rd, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Tomorrow I am due to visit the dam for the first time, I drove past this morning and had a sneak peak and it looks brilliant.
I hope i manage to land something, I have stocked up on various flies and am planning to use a white whisker first followed by olive coloured flies and some hares ear, also might try the adams dry fly!
I will report back on friday!
Heres hoping!
July 25th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Unfortunately didnt even get a touch!
My mate got two rainbows, about 2, 1/2 lb each one was a really fiesty fish.
one on a green lure fritz and one on a pheasant tail nymph.
Conditions seemed perfect but mist dropped just as fish started to become more active and it was silent on the lake.
Really good piece of water though and I am looking forward to getting back there asap!
August 1st, 2008 at 9:33 am
Went again on the saturday to no avail. conditions seemed perfect but no fish moving.
Going tonight hopefully as long as the water isnt too coloured!
Don’t know what to try tonight but i have got my lucky boxers on so that might help!
February 22nd, 2009 at 8:38 pm
If you want to fish somewhere where the flies are “naturals”, the fish fight hard, and you get fishing as it should be, go here!
March 1st, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Hi guys, Langley Dam is a fantastic place, i live 2 hours north and can recommend many different spots for fishing.
March 20th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
i have fished langley dam and sweethope for many years both places are heavly stocked. If you fish an intermediate line slow retreive black fritz or white cats whisker guarantee fish
July 27th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Hi my name is paul hutchinson i went to langley dam on saturday with my friend he is a very good fly fisherman but would not give me any tips. Had a fantastic day but did not catch anything. Scenery was lovely going back next saturday. Please could you give us any tips for catching the big fish.