Wild brown trout
Beautiful, truly wild fish are found throughout the beat and provide the mainstay of the spring and summer fishing.
River Tees · Teesdale
Our Fishing
Wild fish, varied water and remarkable seclusion on a lightly fished stretch of the River Tees.
A special piece of river
Fishing as it should be
Romaldkirk Anglers is fortunate to fish a beautiful and very private stretch of the River Tees through ancient woodland. There are no public footpaths along the beat and it is unusual to meet anyone other than another syndicate member.
The water is varied, with glides, runs and deep pools throughout. The principal quarry is wild brown trout and grayling, with small numbers of migratory sea trout and salmon also passing through the beat.
For many members, the greatest attraction is not simply the fishing, but the opportunity to spend a few quiet hours in an exceptional place.
The fish
Wild fish in a wild river
Brown trout and grayling make up the great majority of catches, with occasional surprises adding to the character of the beat.
Grayling
Good grayling fishing extends the season and means members can enjoy the river through much of the year.
Sea trout and salmon are encountered in small numbers, and even the occasional rainbow trout has been recorded.
Reliable water
Reliable water throughout the season
One of the great advantages of this part of the Tees is the reliability of its flow. Cow Green Reservoir has a statutory daily release, helping to maintain the river even during prolonged dry periods.
As a result, while neighbouring rivers can become extremely low during drought conditions, the Romaldkirk beat retains a dependable flow and does not normally become remotely unfishable through low water.
Members can use the Environment Agency gauge at Middleton-in-Teesdale as a useful reference before setting out.
25maximum members
≈300fish typically recorded in a year
25+fish have been recorded in a single session
Lightlyfished throughout the season
Our approach
Enjoy it. Respect it. Leave it wild.
Fly fishing is the preferred method on the beat. Members overwhelmingly return their catches voluntarily and share catch information through the syndicate WhatsApp group, allowing a useful running picture of the season to be maintained.
The beat lies within a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is deliberately kept natural. The fishing therefore comes with a responsibility to respect the river, woodland, wildlife, landowner and neighbouring community.
Romaldkirk Anglers
A small syndicate in an exceptional setting
Membership is limited and vacancies arise only occasionally.