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Eden Grange Fishery

Eden Grange Fisheryoff Dale RoadShildonCounty DurhamDL4 2QD

About the fishery

A three-water coarse fishery in Shildon with mixed-species pleasure fishing and match facilities. The complex includes Hackworth Lake, Match Pond and Runswater, with different peg counts and fishing conditions.

Venue notes

Species vary by lake. Hackworth and Runswater list the full named range above; Match Pond lists carp, chub, ide, rudd, skimmers and F1 hybrids. Matches can affect lake availability.

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Lakes and fish species

Waters

  • Items — name: Hackworth Lake
  • Items — pegs: 24
  • Items — species: carp
  • Items — species: tench
  • Items — species: chub
  • Items — species: ide
  • Items — species: roach
  • Items — species: rudd
  • Items — species: perch
  • Items — species: skimmers
  • Items — species: crucian carp
  • Items — name: Match Pond
  • Items — pegs: 12
  • Items — species: carp
  • Items — species: chub
  • Items — species: ide
  • Items — species: F1
  • Items — species: rudd
  • Items — species: skimmers
  • Items — name: Runswater
  • Items — pegs: 14
  • Items — species: carp
  • Items — species: tench
  • Items — species: chub
  • Items — species: ide
  • Items — species: roach
  • Items — species: rudd
  • Items — species: perch
  • Items — species: skimmers
  • Items — species: F1
  • Items — species: crucian carp

Source: edengrangefishery.co.uk

Fishing access and booking

Check the operator’s current opening periods and fishery rules before travelling.

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Tickets and prices

Check the operator’s current tariff before booking; prices and availability can change.

Opening times and seasons

Opening

  • Periods — from: 2026-10-12
  • Periods — to: 2026-11-29
  • Periods — days: daily
  • Periods — hours: 09:00–16:30
  • Periods — from: 2026-11-30
  • Periods — to: 2026-12-31
  • Periods — days: Friday–Sunday only
  • Periods — hours: 09:00–16:30
  • Periods — from: 2027-01-01
  • Periods — to: 2027-01-31
  • Periods — status: closed
  • Tackle shop closes: 16:00

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Fishing rules

Rules

  • Items: Barbless hooks; pleasure keepnets prohibited except official matches.
  • Items: Pegs first come first served; no reservations.
  • Items: Large carp-friendly mats required on Runswater.
  • Items: No fires, barbecues or alcohol brought onsite.
  • Items: Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Items: Only fishery-bought pellets permitted; no bread.
  • Items: Dogs on leads; remove litter and unused bait.
  • Items: Return fish to the same pond; use angler toilets beside bait shop.
  • Match specific: Hackworth match rules specify poles only 1 April–31 October and an 11m pole limit; retain match context.

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Conflicts

  • Issue: Lake page suggests bread as bait; rules explicitly prohibit bread.
  • Decision: Follow explicit rules; do not recommend bread.

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Facilities and accessibility

Facilities

  • Items: parking, including beside many pegs
  • Items: toilets beside bait shop
  • Items: accessible toilet
  • Items: bait and tackle shop
  • Items: Hidden Gem cafe/restaurant with food pre-order

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Location and contact details

Eden Grange Fishery, off Dale Road, Shildon, County Durham DL4 2QD

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Sources and review dates
  • Detailed profile reviewed 2026-11-04
  • Species and facilities checked 2026-10-27

Check current arrangements with the operator before travelling.

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