The South Tyne is a natural spate river, flowing through an area of outstanding natural beauty. This is a wonderful opportunity to fish for wild brown trout in a beautiful part of the North Pennines.
Length of Fishing – 0.6 km
Species present – Brown Trout and occasional migratory fish
Dates available – 22nd March—15th August
Rules – Trout fly and light spinning tackle. Catch and release only. No dogs or picnics.
Banks included – Left bank only
Maximum no. of anglers – 2
Upstream limit – Boundary marker downstream of the Redburn
Downstream limit – Approximately 600m downstream to boundary marker
Where to Park – Access via Towhouse/Redburn. Park on grass verge. Do not take cars under railway bridge. Right of way through gate to beat by foot only. Postcode: NE47 7DT.
Other information – Moderate (some bank fishing), do not fish from steep rocks.
Directions – Take the Melkridge turning from the A69 two miles east of Haltwhistle. After 50m bear left and continue for 200m then take the first left to Towhouse Green.
