The River North Tyne is one of England's finest salmon rivers, flowing approximately 30 miles through the stunning Northumberland countryside before joining the South Tyne to form the main River Tyne. Fed by a combination of local rainfall and regulated releases from Kielder Water reservoir, the North Tyne maintains fishable levels even during dry spells — a significant advantage over many other rivers in England and Wales. The water carries a characteristic peat stain that gives it a rich, amber hue, but this coloration does not deter fish in the slightest and is simply part of the river's natural character. The North Tyne is part of the broader Tyne system, which is statistically the best river in England and Wales for landing a salmon, with the fish counter at Riding Mill regularly recording over 30,000 salmon passing in a single year — a remarkable achievement given the river's industrial past.