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2021
NORTHUMBRIAN
ANGLERS’ Federation
Founded 1894
HANDBOOK AND GUIDE
www.northumbrian-angler.co.uk
NORTHUMBRIAN
ANGLERS’ FEDERATION
President
THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND
Chairman
Dr. M.J. Dodd
THE
NORTHUMBRIAN Secretary
ANGLERS’ FEDERATION D. HETHERINGTON
FOUNDED 1894 20 Carpenters Crescent, Swordy Park
Alnwick NE66 1DD
Telephone 07955 855 847
HANDBOOK AND GUIDE Treasurer
N. WYRLEY-BIRCH, F.C.A. T.D.
2021 Ryecroft Glenton
Please refer to the website for Chartered Accountants
up to date information on fishing or permits, 32 Portland Terrace,
prices and for maps to the various waters Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1QP
Head Bailiff
www.northumbrian-angler.co.uk W. FARNDALE
15 Woodlands, Rothbury
Cover photograph, Northumberland, NE65 7xz
George Nicholson realeases the 1st Spring Salmon of the 2020 season Telephone 01669 620 984
17 lbs 4 ounces caught at White Posts.
Winner of the 2020 Coquet Trophy Deputy Bailiff
K. SHANKS
07762 085 419
Assistant Bailiffs
W. Toland 07714 330690 P. Thompson 07933 894444
G. Sneddon 07793 241968 T. Winter 07747 581553
D. Murray 07935 757457 C. Rosemorgan 07928 722350
T. Glenny 07936 272986 K. Mather 07712 220592
N. Robinson 07734 067587 C. Carr 07950 649375
2 3
NORTHUMBRIAN ANGLERS’ FEDERATION 4. Anglers aged 16 years and under may fish Federation waters without a permit
provided he or she is accompanied at all times by a responsible adult holding the
RULES AND REGULATIONS appropriate Season Permit. Both anglers must hold a valid and relevant E.A. rod
1. The Federation shall be known as the ‘NORTHUMBRIAN ANGLERS’ Federation’. license.
2. The President of the Federation shall be the Duke of Northumberland. 5. Concessionary Season permits are available if you have a Blue Badge or get Disability
3. The objects of the Federation are as follows: Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment (any rate), or if you are in
a. To lease or acquire fishing rights on any waters in Northumberland and vicinity; receipt of state retirement pension
b. The preservation within waters under their jurisdiction, of game fish in all their 6. Holders of Salmon and Trout permits may also fish for coarse fish on the River Tyne
stages and their protection against poaching, illegal possession and sale; during the appropriate season.
c. The carrying out of all such matters and things from time to time as shall be 7. Applications for Salmon, Brown Trout and Coarse permits, can be made on-line
considered to and in the best interests of the art of game fish angling. through the Federation website or in writing to the Head Bailiff, and must be
4. The business of the Federation shall be conducted by a Board of Management accompanied by the correct fee and s.a.e. Trout permits are also available from the
consisting of the President and Trustees appointed by the President Head Bailiff and from distributors listed on page 13. The Federation Handbook is
5. The right to fish Federation water shall be acquired by purchasing a current available to be printed or downloaded from the website. Visitor permits are available
Federation permit and shall be subject to rules and regulations laid down by the from the Head Bailiff.
Board from time to time. 8. Fishing returns (catch records) for all fish caught on all waters are to be reported to
6. The Board shall cause true accounts to be kept of all monies received or paid on the Federation by the 15th December. Catch records can be reported by completing
account of the Federation. the catch return form which can be downloaded from the website. Alternatively,
7. Permit holders may submit proposals concerning the fishing on Federation waters you can ring the Head Bailiff with your return at the end of your fishing day/week or
to the Trustees. Such proposals shall be addressed in writing to the Secretary. month. You can also email to info@northumbrian-angler.co.uk.
8. All matter of detail or dispute, in any way arising, shall be left to the Trustees for 9. In the event that any tenancy held by the Federation is terminated before the end
settlement, and Trustees decision is final. of the fishing season, all permits for the relevant water will be void from the date of
such termination and no refund of the fee will be made. Notice of such termination
FISHING PERMITS will be published on the Federation’s website.
10. No refund will be given on any type of permit once purchased
1. A valid permit allows a person to fish with one rod and line only on waters under the
control of the Federation during legitimate times and seasons. PERMIT PRICES 2021
2. The Federation reserves the right, without any reason, to refuse any applicant a Full Concessionary
permit to fish, or cancel any permit that may have been issued. All money paid for a Salmon Season £175.00 £100.00
permit that is cancelled shall be forfeited. Brown Trout Season £65.00 £45.00
3. The following permits are available; Coarse Season £50.00 -
a. A season’s Salmon Permit valid for salmon, sea trout and brown trout. 7 Day Visitor Permit (please see website for fishing options and prices)
b. A seasons Trout Permit valid for brown trout. 3 Day Visitor Permit (please see website for fishing options and prices)
c. 7 day Visitor’s Permits (please see website for fishing options and prices) 1 Day Visitor Permit (please see website for fishing options and prices)
d. 3 day Visitor Permits (please see website for fishing options and prices)
e. 1 day Visitor’s Permits (please see website for fishing options and prices) The extent of the Federations waters are shown on the maps in this Handbook and
f. A season’s Coarse Permit valid for coarse fish only on the River Tyne. can also be downloaded from the website. Anglers must have a map of the waters in
Season permits are only available to residents of the counties of Northumberland, their possession when fishing to avoid trespass. The boundaries of such waters are
Durham and Tyne and Wear. Trout Permit Holders may fish all waters on the River marked with white posts, signs or some other feature. If in doubt of rights to fish
Tyne & Coquet excluding the tidal section of the River Coquet and the Till (a anglers should seek confirmation to avoid prosecution. Where the Board considers
Salmon permit is required to fish the Till). it necessary, changes to the extent or boundaries of Federation waters will published
g. A range of visitor permits are available. Please see website for full details on visitor on the Federations website.
permits.
4 5The Federation has acquired fishing rights on the River Till and Wooler Water. These 4. Methods:
rights are subject to special rules which are published on the Federations website a. Fly only to be used for brown trout before 1st June and no spinning for brown
and it is not possible to fish them without making prior arrangements with the trout after 31st August.
Head Bailiff. Anglers will also need to familiarise themselves with the River Tweed b. Bank lines,trimmers or night lines are not allowed, and only one rod to be used
Commission Rules and Regulations, including those relating to grayling. at a time.
c. The use of prawn, shrimp or natural minnow baits is prohibited on all Federation
ANGLING RULES waters.
d. Fishing flies, artificial prawns or artificial shrimps on a spinning rod is prohibited
N.B. These rules are subject to all relevant Environmental Agency by laws and at all times. Flies must only be fished on a fly rod, fly reel and using a proper fly
line.
anglers must familiarise themselves with all new by laws particularly relating
e. Total ban on the use of Flying C on all waters.
to catch and release, method of fishing and permitted tackle. f. No spinning is permitted for the months of February and October on all waters.
g. Total ban on all worm fishing for trout and all migratory fish on all waters.
1. Rod Licence
h. No ground baiting is permitted on the river at any time. (except for coarse
A valid and relevant Environmental Agency Rod Licence must be held by all anglers
fishing on the Tyne).
in addition to a Federation Permit, where required by law. This includes anglers aged
i. One treble-hook only is allowed on spoon baits on all waters.
under 16 years of age
j. The use of gaffs is prohibited at all times.
k. Fly fishing only is permitted from 1st February to 31st August within 100 metres
2. Close Season dates:
below the dam at Thrum Mill and no leaded lines or flies are permitted.
a. Salmon: 1st November to 31st January
l. Spinning for any fish upstream of Pauperhaugh Bridge before 1st June is
b. Sea Trout: 1st November to 2nd April
prohibited and fly fishing only is permitted at any time downstream of the bridge
c. Brown Trout: 1st October to 21st March
to the white posts.
d. Coarse Fish: 15th March to 15th June
m. Spinning also prohibited at all times from Ladies bridge to Old Race bridge,
All dates are inclusive.
Rothbury (Fly fishing only)
n. The use of rods exceeding 13ft in length on the River Coquet is prohibited.
3. Salmon & Sea Trout Rules
o. The use of full sinking lines on the River Coquet is prohibited - only floating or
a. Catch and realease of all fish for the whole month of October on all waters.
intermediate lines, sinktips and leaders may be used
b. All Salmon caught before 16th June in any year are to be returned immediately
p. No spinning allowed from Shillmoor to Linbriggs and Linbriggs waters - fly
to the water with the least possible injury.
fishing only
c. Fly or lure only to be used for salmon fishing before 16th June in any year.
q. All migratory fish permit holders must possess a landing net when fishing which
d. No more than two barbless hooks (single, double or treble) shall be used for
should be used to land any fish whenever practically possible in order to reduce
salmon or sea trout before the 16th June in any year. A team of flies may be used
injury to the fish.
provided there is minimum distance of 30cm between each fly.
r. If fish are deep-hooked, particularly in the gills, it may not be possible to remove
the hook. Cut the line close to the hook and release the fish. This will cause less
harm to the fish than attempting to remove the hook.
6 7immediately to the water, whether alive or dead.
d. No fishing is permitted up any mill race or fish pass.
5. Special restrictions: e. Permits must be carried at all times when fishing, and be-produced for inspection
a. No fishing is permitted: at the request of any Federation bailiff or officer, EA employee, Northumberland
(i) at any time between the posts situated approximately 20 metres upstream and Estates employee or other Federation permit holder.
downstream of the dam between Warkworth and Amble. f. All tackle, baits, equipment and fish caught must be produced for inspection at the
(ii) at any time within a distance of 25 metres upstream and 100 metres request of any Federation officer or bailiff.
downstream of the crest of the dam at Warkworth. g. No fish caught in Federation waters shall be sold or offered for resale.
(iii) during October within a distance of 150 metres below the crest of the h. No camping, boating, bathing or fires are permitted.
dam at Thrum Mill, Rothbury. i. All foul-hooked fish must be returned to the water immediately causing as little
b. Fly only permitted at Felton and downstream to Thirston Burn to the limit shown harm as possible
on map “Felton”: River Coquet unless river height exceeds 1ft marker on Felton j. All waters must be approached by recognised access without committing trespass.
Bridge. k. All breaches of Federation Rules or statutory provisions must be reported to the
c. Anglers are reminded of the provisions in the National Rivers Authority By laws Head Bailiff or the Secretary without delay.
prohibiting fishing within 25 metres upstream and 100 metres downstream of l. Any changes to rules will be posted on our website.
dams, weirs, artificial obstructions (e.g. bridge footings) and Thrum Mill Falls
during September and October and at all times between one hour after sunset and SAFETY
one hour before sunrise. All anglers fish the Federation Water at their own risk. A life jacket can save your life if
d. All fishing is prohibited on the River Coquet below Warkworth Dam in extreme you fall into the water. Life jackets should be worn at all times.
low water conditions as determined by the Head Bailiff. It is the responsibility of All anglers should take care whilst fishing, particularly when wading. Be careful
every angler to ensure that fishing is not prohibited and if in doubt advice should when back casting if there are other persons behind you, particularly non-anglers.
be sought from one of the Federation’s bailiffs before fishing. Be extra careful if there are overhead wires or cables nearby, especially when using
e. No dogs allowed on Gallowfield water carbon fibre rods. Carbon fibre is a high conductor of electricity, and contact with
electric power lines can kill or cause severe bums.
6. Statutory provisions:
All anglers should be familiar with: COURTESY
a. the current EA bye laws which apply to all anglers fishing Federation waters; (This Anglers should keep moving when fishing all waters and not start to fish in front of an
includes at night - Fishing in rivers, streams and drains for Salmon or migratory angler already fishing - start behind.
Trout is not permitted between the end of the first hour after sunset and the Avoid trespass and close all gates behind you.
beginning of the first hour before sunrise, unless bait used consists of an artificial Keep any dog on a leash.
Fly with each hook not exceeding 10mm in diameter) Park your car with care and consideration. Do not obstruct any gates, openings, roads
a. and the provisions of the Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975. A breach of or ways.
any of these statutory provisions will result in the cancellation of a permit and risk Take all litter, including discarded line, home with you.
prosecution. Observe the Country Code and the Game Angling Code.
b. River Tweed commision rules regarding fishing on the Till (see RTC website) Consider the guidelines of the Conservation Angling for Salmon on the Tyne (the
CAST guidlines) see website.
7. General:
a. The bag limit per angler per day for brown trout is 2 brace . POLLUTION
b. No coarse fishing is permitted in the River Coquet or its tributaries and any coarse Any incident of pollution on Federation Waters should be reported immediately to the
fish caught are to be returned immediately to the water. Head Bailiff and the Environmental Agency. The Pollution Incident Hotline No. is 0800
c. All sea trout measuring less than 10 inches, and brown trout measuring 807060.
less than 9 inches from the nose to the fork of the tail are to be returned
8 9CENTENARY CUP WINNERS
Year Salmon Trout
1994. J. Hall 20lb 9oz D. Chrisp 2lb 10oz
CATCH AND RELEASE 1995. T. Smith 21lb 8oz B. Ellwood 3lb 11/2 oz
Catch and release of all fish for the whole month of October on all waters is a 1996. T. Barker 261b B. Telford 41b 4oz
Federation rule. 1997. S. Robinson 201b 8oz R. McCormack 51b 4oz
Anglers are encouraged to return undamaged fish to the water, particularly hen 1998. W. Rutherford 161b 4oz R. Morgan 41b 14oz
salmon and sea trout and any coloured fish. 1999. P. Hodgson 181b 5oz D. Murray 51b 4oz
Coloured fish, represent the future of the river and the Trustees are keen to see 2000. B. Ellwood 301b A. Fraser 41b 3oz
these fish being returned to the water as carefully as possible and not killed.- 2001. N. Robinson 321b 8oz T. Carlisle 41b 5112 oz
Anglers are encouraged to return brown trout to the water to maintain the stock of 2002. S. Cochrane 201b 7oz G. Nicholson 21b 9oz
breeding fish. 2003. C. Humble 211b C. Rosemorgan 41b 141/2 oz
2004. C. Bailey 181b 6oz A. Young 41b 5oz
COMPETITIONS 2005. N. Robinson 261b I. Longstaff 41b 2oz
1. The angler proven to the satisfaction of the Head Bailiff and the Trustees to 2006. N. Robinson 221b K. Harding 51b 5oz
have caught the first fresh salmon of the season on the river Coquet will hold 2007. D. Newton 181b 8oz M. Goward 31b 9oz
the Coquet Trophy for one year and receive one year free permits and a replica 2008. C. O’Reilly 191b D. Ewart 61b 2oz
of the Trophy to retain. 2009. M. Ruddick 181b 1oz J. Stafford 31b 8oz
2. The anglers proven to have caught the heaviest salmon and brown trout on any 2010. M. Dodds 191b 8oz C. Richardson 41b 8oz
Federation water in each year will hold the Centenary Cup for such fish for one 2011. J. Bumby 221b B. Wade llb 12oz
year and receive a free salmon or trout permit for one year. 2012. J. Thompson 241b D. Murray 51b 7oz
3. A trophy in memory of Jim Hardy, former Federation Chairman for many years, 2013. C. Makepiece 161b 4oz K. Young 41b 12oz
will be awarded to the angler catching the heaviest sea trout on Federation 2014. A. Simoris 161b 2oz C.Pearson 41b 12oz
waters, to be held for one year. 2015. H. McVeigh 201b C. Richardson 41b 8oz
2016. C. Hoggins 211b 8oz J.Tocker 31b 4oz
2017. T. Glenney 161b 8oz J. Tocker 21b 12oz
GENERAL 2018. T. Glenney 21lb J. Johnson 1lb 12oz
It is in the interests of all anglers that permit holders should observe Federation 2019. R. Huggins 17lb D. Smith 3lb
Rules and all relevant statutory provisions, and anglers are reminded that the Board 2020. D. Lee 18lb 3oz D. Melvin 4lb 7oz
has unlimited discretion to cancel permits without refund of fees paid and to refuse
future applications for permits. The presence of nets, fixed lines or, other illegal
devices should be reported immediately to the Head Bailiff or EA. Do not touch or
remove them as this can prevent a successful prosecution.
10 11RIVER COQUET TROPHY
1991 E. Iveson Wideopen 1st Feb. 8lbs 4ozs. Black & Gold Devon
Instituted 1957
1992 S. Farrington Amble 1st Feb. 18lbs Natural Sprat
Year Recipient Address Date Weight Bait 1993 D. Tait Lynemouth 2nd Feb. 10lbs 8ozs. Black & Yellow Quill Minnow
1957 W.Dodd Ashington 2nd Feb. 15lbs Norwich Spoon 1994 E. Iveson Wideopen 1st Feb. 11ibs 11ozs. Yellow Belly
1958 T.L. Newton Broomhill 1st Feb. 13lbs 8ozs. Sand Eal 1995 B. Douglas Shilbottle 4th Feb. 13lbs Black & White Devon
1959 W.H. Wadds Newcastle 3rd Feb. 15ibs. Black & Gold Devon 1996 C. Briggs Lynemouth 5th Feb. 14lbs 8ozs. Black & Gold Devon
1960 G. Hakin Chevington 6th Feb. 15ibs. 14ozs Spoon 1997 B. Douglas Shilbottle 1st Feb. 6lbs 8ozs. Prawn
1961 E.J.Gair Amble 1st Feb. 14lbs. 8ozs. Eel Tail 1998 C. Rosemorgan Lynemouth 1st Feb. 7lbs Black & Yellow Devon
1962 H.D. Burn Whitley Bay 1st Feb. 11lbs Brown & Gold Devon 1999 D. Easton Amble 12th Mar. 11lbs Silver Mepp
1963 L. Williams East Herrington 20th Mar. 12lbs Eel Tail 2000 B. Douglas Shilbottle 11th Feb. 15lbs. Toby Spoon
1964 L. McLeod Amble 8th Mar. 14lbs Eel Tail 2001 B. Douglas Shilbottle 15th Feb. 8lbs 8ozs. Black & White Devon
1965 E. Bolam Prudhoe 1st Feb. 7lbs Silver Sprat 2002 B. Douglas Shilbottle 16th Feb. 7lbs. 8ozs. Long Bladed Mepp
1966 A. Douds Bedlington 12th Feb. 11lbs Silver Sprat 2003 M. Hughes Birtley 5th Mar. 12lbs. Rapala
1967 W. Gilliard Broomhill 8th Feb. 12lbs. 8ozs. Prawn 2004 J. Lee Amble 20th April 10lbs Mepp
1968 G.W.Bennett Ponteland 1st Feb. 12lbs. Golden Sprat 2005 B. Bonner Dinnington 18th Mar. 9lbs. Silver Shrimp Fly
1969 J. Dodd Amble 6th Mar. 11lbs. 8ozs. Silver Sprat 2006 J.H. Smith Blyth 7th April 9lbs. Shrimp Fly
1970 D.W. Cormack Newcastle 1st Feb. 12lbs. Golden Sprat 2007 D. Ewart Ashington 1st Feb 11lbs Conrad
1971 W.A. Hankin Warkworth 2nd Feb. 8lbs. 8ozs. Silver Sprat 2008 J. Foster Warkworth 8th Feb. 10lbs. Black & Yellow Devon
1972 W. McLeod Gosforth 1st Feb. 13lbs. Silver Sprat 2009 R. Newton Hadston 4th May 7lbs. Fly
1973 A. Douds Bedlington 10th Feb. 8lbs. 8ozs. Small Prawn 2010 B. Douglas Shilbottle 1st Feb. 6lbs Black & White Devon
1974 M. Evans Amble 28th Mar. 12lbs. 14ozs. Prawn 2011 M. Allison Walkerdene 4th Feb. 8lbs. 8ozs. Black & Red Flying C
1975 J. Armstong Throckley 2nd Feb. 8lbs. 6ozs. Black & Gold Devon 2012 S. Hawthorne Amble 8th April 7lbs. Black & Yellow Tosh
1976 J. Hart Lynemouth 1st Feb. 8lbs. 4ozs. Silver Sprat 2013 G. Black Hadston 8th April 6lbs Rapala
1977 T.P. Young North Seaton 5th Feb. 9lbs. 4ozs. Toby Spoon 2014 R. Stephenson Seaton Delaval 19th Feb. 9lbs Odin Spoon
1978 J.Hogg Wallsend 11th Feb. 16lbs. 7ozs. Yellow Belly 2015 B. Douglas Shilbottle 1st Mar. 9lbs. Mepp
1979 Mrs. R. Hutton Bedlington 2nd Feb. 12lbs. 8ozs. Yellow Belly 2016 G. Black Hadston 2nd Feb. 9lbs Rapala
1980 B. Douglas Shilbottle 1st Feb. 10lbs. Samd Eel 2017 J. Foster Hadston 1st Mar 13lbs. Black & Yellow Devon
1981 C. Pearson Ellington 20th Feb. 8lbs. 4ozs. Brown & Gold Devon 2018 G. Black Hadston 27th Mar. 12lbs. Rapala
1982 D. Douds Bedlington 1st Feb. 20lbs. Blue & Silver Devon 2019 D. Lee Hadston 12th Mar. 16ibs Orange Rapala
1983 K. Graham Wallsend 1st Feb. 12lbs. Golden Eel Tail 2020 G. Nicholson Wallsend 14th March 17lbs 4ozs Yellow Toby
1984 D. Burrell Ashington 12th Feb. 13lbs. 8ozs. Green & Yellow Devon
THE JIM HARDY TROPHY
1985 A Dickinson Newbiggin 2nd Feb. 7lbs. 10ozs. Black & Gold Devon
1986 J. Foster Hadston 5th Feb. 17lbs. Black & Yellow Devon
Year Recipient Weight
2015 D. Burrell 11lbs 1oz.
1987 J. Foster Hadston 4th Feb. 7lbs. 6ozs. Sand Eel
1988 M. G. Wilson Bedlington 4th Feb. 8lbs. 8ozs Eel Tail 2016 C Watson 7lbs 4oz.
1989 A.Manderson Broomhill 7th Feb. 7lbs. 8ozs. Black & Gold Devon 2017 M Bradbeer 14lbs 8oz
1990 A. Herron Pegswood 1st Feb. 7lbs. 8ozs. Black & Silver Devon 2018 T. Cleghorn 6lb
2019 K. Mather 10lbs. 12ozs.
2020 D. Murray 11lbs 12ozs
12 13Trout Permit Distributors
Name Address
THOS. McDERMOTT 112 Station Road, Ashington
Fishing extends from Point-A
PLEASE NOTE RESTRICTIONS
HARDYS GREYS LTD
(map 1) to Point-E (map 2)
Willowburn, Alnwick
FRASERS ANGLING & OUTDOORS 69-73 Coatsworth Road, Gateshead
J.R. SOULSBY & SONS Front Street, Rothbury NE65 7SU
SOLAR TROPHIES 40 Main Street, Crawcrook
BAGNALL & KIRKWOOD 52 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
Also Head Bailiff
Passpeth Sike
ET
QU
CO
ER
RIV
C-NAF Stop Sign (ford)
FLY FISHING ONLY
on all of this water
Linbriggs
ET
QU
CO
ER
RIV
Linshiels
B-NAF Stop Sign
Shillmoor to Linbriggs MAP 1 River Coquet
Stockists of:
Quickening Cote
FLY FISHING ONLY
on all of this water
Point-B to Point-C
Hardys, Orvis, Loop, Simms, Greys
Double Bank
ET
QU
Sharpe’s, G Loomis, Airflo, Scierra
CO
ER
RIV
Spinner Components in stock
Point-A to Point-B
West Bank only
Shillmoor
www.fraserangling.co.uk
A-NAF Stop Sign
Alwinton to Windy Haugh Road
Parking layby
69-73 COATSWORTH ROAD, GATESHEAD
0191 477 5950
14 15Linbriggs MAP 2 River Coquet
T
UE
OQ
E RC
RIV
Fishing extends from Point-A
(map 1) to Point-E (map 2)
PLEASE NOTE RESTRICTIONS
FLY FISHING ONLY
on all of this water
16
Quickening Cote E-NAF Stop Sign
Linbriggs FLY FISHING ONLY
on all of this water
C-NAF Stop Sign (ford)
T
UE
OQ
E RC
Linshiels RIV
Point-D to Point-E
Point-C to Point-D Double Bank
North Bank only D-NAF Stop Sign
NO DESIGNATED
PARKING
Do not block gateways
Alwinton to Windy Haugh Road
Thropton: River Coquet
B6
341
Access Point
B6 Thropton
341
A-NAF Stop Sign
Memorial Hall
The Three
R IV E Wheat Heads Inn
R CO
QUE
T
D-NAF Stop Sign
B-NAF Stop Sign
17
RIVER COQUET
Foot
Point-A to Point-D Bridge
North Bank only
C-NAF Stop Sign
Point-B to Point-C
South Bank only
B6341 Thropton to OtterburnThropton to Rothbury: River Coquet
The Three
Wheat Heads Inn
Cross Keys
Point-B on this map to
Thropton Point-C on Rothbury Forest
map, Double Bank Fishing
Hillside Road
A-NAF Stop Sign
18
Gallowfield Brae Rothbury
Beggars Rigg
Point-A to Point-B B63 41
North Bank only
ET
R IV E RIV ER CO QU
R CO
QUE
T
B-NAF Stop Sign D-Fly only
C-Fly only Golf Course
Lady’s
Bridge
Point-C to Point-D
Fly only
Newtown
B6341 Rothbury to Thropton
Rothbury: River Coquet
Rothbury 41
B63
Armstrong Park
Armstrong
Cottages Bowling
Club
High Street Parking
B6 34 4
Turks Head Newcastle House
St Agnes
All Saints Thrum Mill
t
Hi gh Str ee
1
B634 Station Road
RIV ER CO QU ET
19
Haugh Car Park Reiver’s
k Lodge
n Ban
W it to
B6
34
2
Rothbury
Community H
Hospital
Rothbury
Golf Club
Point-A on this map
to Point-B Thropton
to Rothbury map,
Double Bank Fishing
A-NAF Stop Sign
B6342
B6341/ B6344 Rothbury to Weldon BridgeRothbury Forest: River Coquet
Thrum Mill
Point-C upstream to Point-B
on the Thropton map (out to Reivers
Rothbury) is Double Bank Lodge
Rothbury Forest
B63
44
C-NAF Stop Sign
RIV
E
RC
OQ
UE
T
B634
2
Cragend
Farm cottages
20
B6 34 4
Wagtail Farm
RIVER COQ UET
Point-C to Point-D
South Bank only
D-NAF Stop Sign
Black
Burn
Bridge
B6344 Rothbury to Weldon Bridge
Parking layby
Pauperhaugh: River Coquet
Rothbury
Layby South
Side of Road
Pauperhaugh
B634
4
4
B634
Point-E upstream to Point-D
on the Rothbury Forrest
21
map is Double Bank
Wier Pauperhaugh Bridge
FLY ONLY downstream
RIV
RIVER COQU ET
E
of the bridge at all times B634
4
RC
OQ
UE
T
NO SPINNING upstream of Priorsgate House
E-NAF Stop Sign
the bridge before 1st June Point-E to Point-F
North Bank only
F-NAF Stop Sign
B6344 Rothbury to Weldon BridgeFelton: River Coquet
Mouldshaugh
A1 Farm House
High Park
Designated
Parking Area
Felton
22
Thirston Burn
Point-A to Point-A on
M a in
Low Park: River Coquet
S tr e
6 34 5
et
map all South Bank only
Running ET
Fox QU
CO
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RIV
ge
Brid
on
St Michael Felt Northumberland Arms
Fishing allowed on FLY ONLY from Felton to Thirston Burn,
A-NAF Stop Sign Thirston Burn to the unless the water level is above the 1 foot
road bridge B3645
eth
marker on the Felton Road Bridge
eP
Double Bank
Th
B6 34 5 WEST BOUNDARY: 100 yards upriver
ET
from Felton Bridge
QU
CO
ER
RIV
B6
34
5
East Thirston
B6345 Thirston to Acklington
Low Park: River Coquet Guyzance Cottage
The Dye
NO ACCESS House
Wellfield
from Fish Pass House
RIVER COQUET
A-NAF Stop Sign
Parking 2 cars only
Follow arrows to river
23
RIVER COQUET
B6 34 5
Point-A to Point-A on
Felton: River Coquet
map all South Bank only
Acklington Station
North Park Wood
Station Wood
Acklington
B6345 Acklington to ThirstonWarkworth: River Coquet
A1068
Hermitage Farm Birling
All fishing double bank Cottages
apart from NO FISHING
between WHITE POSTS
and FISH PASS Station Road
Warkworth St Lawrence’s
The Old
Fish Pass School No fishing allowed
URC outside The Old School
Church
Coquet Lodge
The Butts
Anglers only
Parking The Sun
Access to West of Coquet
Warkworth
Lodge through recognised Castle
route only. PERMIT
HOLDERS ONLY
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Morwich
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The Hemmel
Coquet Moor
Caravan Park Point-A on to Amble Harbour,
A-NAF Stop Sign Double Bank Fishing
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RIV
Gloster Hill
Walkmill
Campsite
Amble
A1068 Alnwick to Amble
WOOLER: River Till and Wooler Water (Turvelaws)
R IV E A-NAF Stop Sign to Point-B/E
R T IL
L Double bank fishing
6 rods only between
Point-A and Point-F
Prior booking required
B6525
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R
TI
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B-NAF Stop Sign
R W AT ER
W O O LE
No fishing between
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Point-B and Point-C F-NAF Stop Sign
L
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Wooler Water ER
R IV
Point-C to Point-D Weetwood Hall Cottage
Double bank fishing
B6525
RIV
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TIL
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Turvelaws
Farm
Wooler
WO OLE R WA
B63
D-NAF Stop Sign 48
B63
B6348 Wooler to Berwick upon TweedWOOLER: River Till Weetwood Beat
Point-G
F-NAF Stop Sign North bank fishing only
North bank fishing only 2 rods only between
Point-F and Point-G L Heatheryhall
L TIL
TIL North bank fishing only ER
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RIV
Prior booking required
26
Weetwood Hall Cottage
Parking 1 car only
RIV
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TIL two e
L Wee Bridg
Parking 1 car only
48
B63
48
B63
B6348 Wooler to Chatton/Belford
Ovington to Ovingham: River Tyne
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ACCESS THROUGH ALDER WOOD HAS
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PLEASE NOTE: All gates must be kept shut.
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DO NOT leave litter, light fires, damage trees
d or bushes and do not trespass of the path.
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SOUTH BANK
Point-B beat begins Otterburn
to Hagg Bank Cottages
5
A69
NE
B-NAF Stop Sign
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Ferry Landing
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Factory
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By
A-NAF Stop Sign
Eltringham
Cherryburn
Point-A (Bywell Parish Boundry)
to Point-C, on Ovingham and 5
Prudhoe map A69
A695 Corbridge to Prudhoe and GatesheadOvingham and Prudhoe: River Tyne
C-NAF Stop Sign
The Ship Inn
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Point-A on Ovington to
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The High
Hermitage
Hagg Pond Hagg Bank Hagg Bank
Cottages Bridge
NE
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Riverside Café Prudhoe Castle
Low Prudhoe
A 695
B-NAF Stop Sign
A695 Crawcrook to Gateshead
Clara Vale: River Tyne
No fishing between
Point-B and Point-C
B-NAF Stop Sign Newburn
Point-C to Point-D
Tyne Riverside Country Park
South Bank only
Y NE
E RT
Point-A to Point-B RIV Ryton Golf Club
South Bank only
C-NAF Stop Sign
RI VE R TY
NE
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Clara Vale
Clara Vale Village Hall
D-NAF Stop Sign
Clara Vale
Nature Reserve
Holy Cross
Tyneside Golf Club
Church Ryton
Ye Olde
Cross Inn
A-NAF Stop Sign
Eltringham House
Ryton
A695
A695 Crawcrook to GatesheadList of Northumbrian Anglers Federation Waters NOTES
Maps for all waters are available to view and for downloading from the website.
When fishing please make sure you have your EA licence, NAF permit and a ...............................................................................................................................
map and are aware of the start and end points of the beat you are fishing to avoid
trespass and prosecution. ...............................................................................................................................
River Coquet ...............................................................................................................................
Shillmoor to Linbriggs (Map 1)
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Linbriggs (Map 2)
Thropton ...............................................................................................................................
Thropton to Rothbury
Rothbury ...............................................................................................................................
Rothbury Forest
Pauperhaugh ...............................................................................................................................
Felton
Low Park ...............................................................................................................................
Warkworth
...............................................................................................................................
River Till and Wooler Water (Pre Booking Only)
Turvelaws ...............................................................................................................................
River Till, Weetwood Beat
...............................................................................................................................
River Tyne
Ovington to Ovingham ...............................................................................................................................
Ovingham to Prudhoe
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Clara Vale
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