Fishing in Durham: waters near you
4 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Durham. Closest first.
The lowdown on Durham waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Durham, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Aldin Grange Lakes (about 1 mile), Aldin Grange Fishery (about 1 mile) and River Wear (about 1 mile).
Between them you'll find carp, trout, tench, perch, roach, rudd, bream, chub on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Rules, prices and access can change, so always give the fishery or club a quick shout before you go. Need bait or a hand picking rigs? Find tackle shops near Durham, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Durham
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Fisheries near Durham
Durham
Aldin Grange Lakes
Aldin Grange Lakes
Durham · 5 lakes on site
Aldin Grange Lakes near Durham mixes three coarse lakes with two fly-only trout waters across roughly 20 acres of farmland. Plenty of choice for a match-minded session or a day on the fly, but check current prices before heading over: the published list is labelled 2024.
77%Aldin Grange Fishery
Newton Aycliffe · 5 lakes on site
Aldin Grange is a five-lake complex near Bearpark, County Durham, with three coarse lakes holding carp and a decent mixed bag, plus two fly-only trout waters. Coarse day tickets are £15, with a cracking spread of facilities on site.
68%River Wear
Durham · 8 lakes on site
A proper mixed fishery around Durham City, with club-controlled River Wear stretches for salmon, sea trout and coarse fishing, plus the five-water Brasside complex. Access is by DCAC membership or permit, and there are currently no day tickets.
74%Eden Grange Fishery
Shildon · 3 lakes on site
Three lakes, mixed coarse fishing and a shot at a proper carp: Eden Grange in Shildon gives you a few ways to spend a day on the bank. Pleasure fishing needs no advance booking, but check match availability before loading the car.