Free Fishing and Fishing Events
***27th September 2025 date for your diary***
John Tyzack (or JT as he is widely known) will be at Leekworth Caravan Park to host a full day of ‘River Fly Fishing’ on Saturday 27th September 2025 from 9.00 am.
Come along and learn the secrets of the professionals shared from a full time fly-fishing guide and AAPGAI instructor.
JT has won SIX English National Rivers titles and has also been International Rivers Champion, in addition to winning multiple caps and medals at World, European and Commonwealth Championship events.
Places are strictly limited and booking is essential. Bookings can be made here on JT’s website. This opportunity is available to book for both residents staying at Leekworth and visitors too, but ALL attendees MUST book a place.
(You do require a rod licence if you are to fish click here)
Fly fishing for Trout and Grayling at Leekworth
The River Tees is a prolific game fishing river and the private stretch at Leekworth Caravan Park is no exception. Wild brown trout and grayling are both present in good numbers.
For fly-fishing the River a rod between 8 and 10 feet in length and rated for 3-5 weight fly lines is advised. A floating fly line is the most suitable. If you are new to river fly-fishing and would like an introduction, JT can teach you the basics and get you catching fish very quickly. Waders are essential but take extra care when wading in the river Tees. It is a spate river and can rise very quickly without warning. The river bed is challenging with slippery boulders which are not visible in the peat-stained water. Stout-soled wading boots and a wading staff are advised for safety reasons.
Flies for the River Tees at Leekworth
A small selection of dry flies and nymphs should see most visiting anglers at Leekworth catching fish.
We are one of the only places to stock JT’s hand-tied flies. We also have a range of fly-fishing equipment and accessories.
The above video ‘In the ring of the rise’ shows former England team member Jonathan Barnes fishing in Leekworth Caravan Parks private stretch of the River Tees.
We can also be used as a great base to visit many more nearby excellent fly fishing spots on the River Tees. These include Darlington Brown Trout Angling Association (DBTAA) Water (Members and guest only), Raby Estate Water, Strathmore Estate Water, Cow Green Reservoir, Grassholme and Hury.
