Fishing in Ponteland: waters near you
5 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Ponteland. Closest first.
The lowdown on Ponteland waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Ponteland, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Bolam Lake (about 1 mile), Fontburn Reservoir (about 8 miles) and Whittle Dene Fishery (about 9 miles).
Between them you'll find pike, perch, trout, roach, carp, bream, rudd, crucian 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 Ponteland, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Ponteland
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Fisheries near Ponteland
59%Bolam Lake
Ponteland · 1 lakes on site
Bolam Lake is a single-lake coarse and predator venue near Belsay, with pike and perch fishing and council day, weekly and annual permits. A handy option for a predator session, but check the closed-season boundary dates before heading over.
Rothbury
Fontburn Reservoir
Fontburn Reservoir
Rothbury · 1 lakes on site
Fontburn is a proper-sized reservoir near Rothbury, with rainbow trout and roach on the menu. There’s day-ticket coarse fishing alongside fly, bait and spinning for trout, plus an accessible platform on the north shore.
Corbridge
Whittle Dene Fishery
Whittle Dene Fishery
Corbridge · 3 lakes on site
Three coarse-fishing reservoirs, roach, perch and skimmers, and a £9 day permit with parking included. Northern and Lower keep the walk manageable, while Great Southern means a 10–15-minute stroll with the tackle.
64%Felton Fence Fishery
Alnwick · 4 lakes on site
Felton Fence Fishery offers carp and mixed coarse fishing near Morpeth, with compact carp waters, beginner-friendly Fox Lake and a day-and-night ticket option. Bring cash, and check lake coverage and junior ticket ages before heading over.
Ashington
Queen Elizabeth II Country Park Lake
Queen Elizabeth II Country Park Lake
Ashington · 1 lakes on site
QEII is a proper big-water option in Ashington: roughly 40 acres with mixed coarse fishing and seasonal predator fishing. Day tickets are available, while club membership opens up night fishing under the club’s rules.