South Gare

River Tees
~1 mi
TS10 5NX
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From
South Gare breakwater
To
Paddy's Hole and the lifeboat ramp

South Gare is a free stretch of the River Tees at the south side of the river mouth, from the South Gare breakwater round the inside to Paddy's Hole and the lifeboat ramp. No permit is needed for sea fishing; an Environment Agency rod licence is needed only for salmon, sea trout, eels or freshwater fish. Species include cod, whiting, dab, flounder, coalfish and mackerel. Night fishing is not published.

Permits

Season Ticket £
Not required. Sea fishing from the shore.
Day Ticket £
Not required. Free shore fishing.
Night Fishing
Not published. No club rules apply; check site signs and safety before fishing after dark.
Where To Buy
No permit needed. An Environment Agency rod licence is needed only for salmon, sea trout, eels or freshwater fish (gov.uk/fishing-licences). Tackle and bait: Redcar Angling Centre, 159 High Street, Redcar (01642 474006).

Parking

Parking Information
Towards the end of the breakwater along South Gare Road (Sea Angler); beware of car crime.

Species

Cod
Whiting
Dab
Flounder
Coalfish
Mackerel
At a Glance
Controller
Free Fishing
Bank
Right
Access
Free
Night fishing
No
Pegs
No pegs. Shore fishing.
Postcode
TS10 5NX

Last Verified - October 2026

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