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Kielder Water

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Kielder Water is a vast man-made reservoir nestled within the expansive Kielder Forest on the Northumbrian/Scottish border. As Britain's second largest reservoir, it spans approximately 2,700 acres with a shoreline stretching for 27 miles, offering a truly expansive and remote fishing experience. The fishery is managed by Northumbrian Water and provides both boat and bank angling opportunities. It has built a strong reputation for exhilarating fishing that attracts both enthusiast and competition anglers, with a focus on stocked rainbow trout and a significant head of wild brown trout. The scale of the water ensures it never feels crowded, providing a sense of wilderness and challenge that appeals to anglers looking for more than just easy, guaranteed catches.


Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Kielder Water and what's needed to catch them.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Kielder Water. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Kielder Water

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Take Kielder Water with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

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  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Kielder Water to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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    Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.

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