Wansbeck Angling Association
Tickets for brown trout and sea trout on some interesting stretches of the river. £10 per day adults £5 concessions.  £25.00 Membership fee for Adult, No membership fee for children. £29.00 Adult per year, Concessions £19.00 & £18.00. From McDermotts Fishing Tackle shop, Ashington; Tel: +44 (0)1670 812214 or Forsyths Electrical Store, Morpeth; Tel: +44 (0)1670 512530.

There is no charge for fishing withing the Morpeth Town boundry of the river Wansbeck but anglers must possess the appropriate licence and abide to the fishing seasons, elsewhere in the Borough the landowner must be consulted.

Northumbrian Anglers Federation
Salmon and  brown trout fishing for over 20 miles of river (at Warkworth, Felton and Rothbury) plus smaller stretches of the Tyne for £85 (combined annual permit for the Tyne and Coquet) and £45 for concessions (2003 prices). Tel: +44 (0)1670 787663.

Northumbrian Anglers Federation
Salmon, sea trout and trout fishing on stretches of the Tyne near Ovingham and Wylam plus 20 miles of the River Coquet for £85 (combined annual permit for the Tyne and Coquet) and £45 concessions, £25 day ticket (excludes Coquet) , £65 weekly all fish (excludes Coquet tidal) Coarse Fishing £20 (River Tyne Only), Brown Trout only £55 and £35 concessions. (2003 prices).  More information click here for Northumbrian Anglers Federation Website. Tel: +44 (0)1670 787663. Still Water Trout Fishing

Fontburn Reservoir ( Stocked Rainbow and Brook, Wild Brown). Off the B6342, 6 miles south of Rothbury. Bank fishing only (fly and worm). 2002 seasons: Brown and brook: 22 March-30 September; Rainbow: 22 March-31 October: 2002 prices: £15 Day tickets, £13 concessions, from machine at fishing lodge (£1, £2 and 50p coins only). Tel: +44 (0)1669 621368. Fishing tuition is also avaiable - details are available on +44 (0)1665 830619.

Sleekburn Water (Rainbow). New still water lake at the "Earth Balance" environmental project at Bomarsund, near Bedlington. Fishing from lakeside platforms (fly only) with good disabled access. 2003 prices: Morning (1am - 7am): £15 catch and take first 2 fish, catch and return after. Day (7am - 4pm): £15 catch and take first 2 fish, catch and return after. Evening £15 catch and take 2 fish,catch and return after. Evening 4 Hour Sessions £10.00 take first fish and catch and return after. Tel: +44 (0)1670 827030.
Sweethope Lough (Rainbow and brown). 3 miles east of the A68 near Ridsdale, 8 miles south of Otterburn. Bank and boat fishing (fly only). 2003 prices: £10 for 4hrs (3 fish) plus £5 per boat, £16 for 8hrs (3 fish), £20 for 8hrs (6 fish). Advance booking advised for boats. Tel: +44 (0)1830 540349.

Coarse Fishing

Bolam Lake Country Park, near Belsay (Pike, Perch and Rudd). £4 for day tickets, £2 for concessions for fishing at Bolam Lake or £16 for season tickets, £8 for concessions (2003 prices) from the Belsay Garage and Gift Shop on the A696. Tel (Bolam Lake Country Park): +44 (0)1661 881234.