The Bywell Fishings on the River Tyne lie on the main stem of the river below the junction of the North and South Tyne rivers, but more significantly lie immediately below the Fish Pass which acts as a temperature barrier for early running fish.

The Beats at Bywell comprise two and a half miles of double bank fishing, with a fine mixture of long fast running powerful pools slowing into good tail runs along with one or two longer stretches of slower water which fish well during high water levels.

Allendale Estates offer two 4 rod daily rotating beats on the Bywell fishings, each beat having the exclusive use of a well appointed fishing hut and the services of a Ghillie.

There are 12 main named pools, and others during high water conditions, with good access to pools and boats also available.

Much of the fishing at Bywell flows through Bywell Hall Park in total privacy.

The Bywell fishing season runs from 1st February to the 31st October, and the 2011 season has been the most successful in recent years. The five year average of almost 250 fish has been significantly improved, with the 600 mark being reached on 24th October 2011 a new record for the beat. The improved spring catches were enhanced by a good summer and excellent autumn catch. What has also been encouraging is the number of double figure fish. In the 2011 season there were 83 fish over 15lbs, 9 over 20lbs and the best being 25lbs. In the 2008 season a 33lb salmon was caught at Bywell.

Accommodation
Accommodation for fishing parties is available in Sod Hall, ideally located within a 5 minute walk of the river on the edge of Bywell Park. Sod Hall has recently been completely refurbished under Lady Allendale’s direction, and provides an extremely comfortable accommodation for a party of 8 in 4 bedrooms (Twin/Double), each with en-suite bathrooms/shower rooms. It also boasts a very well designed rod room with drying facilities.

Alternative accommodation is available in a number of local hotels, pubs with rooms, and B & Bs.

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