UK fishing venue · County Durham

Cow Green Reservoir

High North Pennines reservoir offering wild brown-trout fishing in exposed moorland surroundings.

Day ticket / visitor permitPrecisely mapped water1 recorded species

Venue information

Location
Upper Teesdale, North Pennines
Address
Cow Green Reservoir, Upper Teesdale DL12 0HX Verified
Access
Bookable wild-brown-trout permit
Operator
Waterside Parks / Northumbrian Water
Opening information
Seasonal March–September
Ticket information
2026 wild brown trout day permit: £10 adult / £8 concession

Map position

Precisely mapped water54.65484, -2.29291

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Recorded fish species

FishMap lists the following species for this location. Seasonal peaks are planning indices rather than live catch rates or guarantees.

Access and fishing rules

Permit and EA rod licence required. Check current season, weather and access before travelling.

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