Broken Scar to Blackwell Free Water

River Tees
~1.7 mi
DL3 8TA
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From
Broken Scar weir
To
Blackwell Wood, about 300 yards above Blackwell Bridge

Broken Scar to Blackwell Free Water is a free stretch of the River Tees on the Darlington bank, from Broken Scar weir down towards Blackwell Bridge. No permit is needed beyond a valid Environment Agency rod licence. Species are likely to include brown trout, grayling, dace, chub, barbel, pike, salmon and sea trout (taken from the neighbouring water). Night fishing is not published.

Permits

Season Ticket £
Not required. Reported as free water by local anglers.
Day Ticket £
Not required. Reported as free water by local anglers. A Darlington Council permit was once needed; anglers say it is no longer asked for.
Night Fishing
Not published. No club rules apply; take care after dark.
Where To Buy
No permit needed. Environment Agency rod licence from gov.uk/fishing-licences.

Parking

Parking Information
Broken Scar Picnic Area car park off Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, beside the river.

Species

Brown Trout
Grayling
Dace
Chub
Barbel
Pike
Salmon
Sea Trout
At a Glance
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Free Fishing
Bank
Left
Access
Free
Night fishing
No
Pegs
No pegs.
Postcode
DL3 8TA

Last Verified - October 2026

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