The Holmes

River Tees

~1.25 mi

DL2 2QA

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From

Cleasby Deeps

Stapleton Corner

The Holmes is a stretch of the River Tees running from Cleasby Deeps round the loop past Blackwell Bridge to Stapleton Corner, controlled by Darlington Anglers Club. Access is through the padlocked gate by the old toll house at Blackwell Bridge; members fish it and the club sells river day tickets. Species include brown trout, grayling, barbel, chub, pike and salmon. 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

Through the padlocked gate beside the old toll house at Blackwell Bridge, or from the Cleasby Lake car park (club website).

Species

Brown Trout

Grayling

Barbel

Chub

Pike

Salmon

At a Glance

Controller

Darlington Anglers Club

Bank

Right

Access

Day Ticket & Season

Night fishing

Pegs

No pegs. Named pools include Blackwell Bridge Pool and The Crusher Pool.

Postcode

DL2 2QA

Last Verified - October 2026

At a Glance

Controller