Stapleton

River Tees

~1.5 mi

DL3 8TW

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From

Stapleton

Nag's Head corner

Stapleton is a stretch of the River Tees running from Stapleton to Nag's Head corner, controlled by Darlington Anglers Club. Access is by the footpath from Stapleton village green and Strawgate Lane; members fish it and the club sells river day tickets. Species include brown trout, grayling, dace, chub, barbel, pike, salmon and sea trout. Night fishing is not published, so assume it is not permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £

Darlington Anglers Club membership, 1 January to 31 December. 2026: full £76, OAP £46, OAP with 10 years' membership £26, Blue Badge holders £46, age 16 to 21 £11, juniors free. 2027 (renewals through Clubmate only): adult £80, OAP and Blue Badge £50, OAP with 10 years' membership £30, age 19 to 21 £50, age 16 to 18 £15, juniors free. Salmon fishing needs a free special permit from the Hon. Secretary.

Day Ticket £

The club sells day tickets for its river water only, through its Clubmate booking page; prices are shown only after registering. Needs verification.

Night Fishing

Not published. The club rules give no night-fishing rule. Assume no night fishing unless the club confirms.

Where To Buy

Membership and day tickets online through Clubmate (darlingtonanglersclub.clubmate.co.uk) or the Clubmate app. Contact details on darlingtonanglersclub.org.uk/contact-us.

Parking

Parking Information

Stapleton village and off Strawgate Lane (club website).

Species

Brown Trout

Grayling

Dace

Chub

Barbel

Pike

Salmon

Sea Trout

At a Glance

Controller

Darlington Anglers Club

Bank

Right

Access

Day Ticket & Season

Night fishing

Pegs

No pegs.

Postcode

DL3 8TW

Last Verified - October 2026

At a Glance

Controller