What could be more relaxing than fly-fishing in what some call England's last wilderness? It's a perfect way to forget about the stresses and strains of everyday life.
The rivers Tyne and Coquet are fisheries of national importance and have a growing international reputation as great places to fish. The Tyne is now known as England's premier salmon river.
All our major rivers offer fantastic fly-fishing opportunities, but a day on the banks of the Coquet or the Tweed may result in a haul of brown and sea trout. The Rede and Aln are also teeming with salmon and trout.
Northern Europe's largest man-made lake at Kielder Water & Forest Park, which is 12 miles from Bellingham, also offers fantastic fly-fishing days out.
For those who like to fish away from the shore, there are 15 fully-equipped motor boats as well as craft suitable for disabled anglers.
Various fly-fishing competitions take place at Kielder throughout the year and the Belling Inlet and Plaskett's Bay are the best places to get a catch.
You'll also find superb fishing at Sweethope Lough, the headwater of the River Wansbeck, where there are rainbow, blue and brown trout, and Hadrian Fisheries - near Haydon Bridge - also offers a variety of fish to catch.
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