Fishing in Rothbury: waters near you
3 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Rothbury. Closest first.
The lowdown on Rothbury waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Rothbury, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Fontburn Reservoir (about 1 mile), Bolam Lake (about 8 miles) and Felton Fence Fishery (about 9 miles).
Between them you'll find trout, roach, pike, perch, carp 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 Rothbury, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Rothbury
Every pin is a fishery we've checked. Tap one to see what's in it.
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Fisheries near Rothbury
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.
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.
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.