Fishing Trips at Kielder Waterside

Whether you’re a fishing fanatic or first time fisher, fishing in northumberland will be sure to deliver. With over 2,000 acres of water to explore, giving you the opportunity to fish in a new location every time, whilst visiting Kielder Waterside. With our waters being home to a diverse range of fish you’ll be sure to have great fishing opportunities.

Northumbrian Water’s boat fishery delivers a fleet of 15 fully equipped motorboats, offering exhilarating fishing for both enthusiasts and competition anglers. Consider yourself a Bank angler, you’ll also be spoilt for choice with an array of 20 miles shoreline to choose from.

Start your fishing adventure everyday from 6:00am from Kielder Waterside and 10:00am from Tower Knowe Visitor Centre.

Please see the different types of fishing permits we offer below:

Any number of children aged under 18 years can fish for free with a family permit. Up to two children under 18 can fish free when one parent/guardian buys a standard day permit.

Please see below for boat hire prices:

Full day – hire from 8.30am to 8.00pm. Half day – hire from 8.30am to 2.00pm or 2.30pm up to 8.00pm. Depending on sunset times.

* Credit cruncher available from 2.00pm.
** Whittle Dene credit crunch permit available from 2.00pm for £5.

Why not fish at Kielder Water? An experience you’ll never forget in our Northumberland fishing lakes.

What Fishing Equipment do I need?

To make the most of your fishing adventure at Kielder Waterside with friends of family, we highly recommend taking these items with you:

• Fishing rod and reel – choosing the right rod is dependent upon the type of fishing you are looking to complete.
• Fishing line – top tip you should never have less than 100 yards of line on your reel.
• Hooks – having a variety is recommended allowing you to catch a range of different fish of different sizes
• Bait – this is what you attach to the end of your line,to lure fish in.
• Lures – otherwise known as artificial bait
• Bobbers – these help to keep your bait near the surface and let you know when your bait has been taken
• Sinkers – these help to stabilise your line as your bait and hook sinks deeper.
• Needle nose pliers & line cutters – to help you when unhooking your catch and setting up a new line.