Fishing

Kielder Water is Northumbrian Water’s boat fishery and with over 2,000 acres of water to explore, you can try a different spot every time you fish. With a fleet of 15 fully equipped motorboats, the huge lake offers exhilarating fishing for both enthusiast and competition anglers alike. Bank anglers are also spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a spot to fish with over 20 miles of shoreline along the Lakeside Way. Please check with onsite rangers for further details.

Permits are available from Kielder Waterside from 6.00am and from Tower Knowe Visitor Centre from 10.00am daily (please note Tower Knowe is a seasonal site).

Up to two children aged under 17 years can fish for free with a family permit. Up to two children under 17 can fish free when one parent/guardian buys a standard day permit.

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

Two rod permits – T&Cs apply and can be found when booking online. This permit allows an individual angler to fish with two rods.

Concessions permits – T&Cs apply and can be found when booking online. This permit applies to any angler at the age of 65 or over or who has a blue badge.

T&Cs for all permits are shown when booking online. When you reach your catch you must stop fishing immediately.

Up to two children under 17 can fish free when one parent/guardian buys a standard day permit.

Parking charges are included in your fishing permit price.

Boats must be pre-booked in advance.