Sadberge Reservoir (Disused)
DarlingtonDL2 1TW
| Status | Recorded as permanently closed, see nearby open waters below |
|---|---|
| Water type | Reservoir |
| Location | Darlington, North East England |
| Postcode | DL2 1TW |
| Rod licence | Environment Agency rod licence required, £36.80/year for 2 rods in 2026, buy at gov.uk |
Data: GilledIt venue directory, July 2026. Confirm details with the fishery before travelling.
This venue is recorded as permanently closed.
It stays listed so you are not caught out by an old signpost or map pin. These nearby waters are open:
The key facts for this water are in the table above. No direct contact details are on record.
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Set in North East England, Sadberge Reservoir (Disused) is a reservoir. UK reservoirs are often managed for trout or coarse fishing through a water company or club, so check for day tickets and access before travelling. See it on the map and log your session in GilledIt.
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Sadberge Reservoir (Disused): frequently asked questions
No. Sadberge Reservoir (Disused) is recorded as permanently closed or disused, so it is not open for fishing. See the nearby venues on this page for open waters in the area.
On rivers in England and Wales the coarse-fishing close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Most stillwaters and canals, including commercial fisheries, stay open all year, though individual venues set their own rules, so check before travelling.
Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like Sadberge Reservoir (Disused). The licence is issued by the Environment Agency. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026, and juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.
Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.
Plan your visit to Sadberge Reservoir (Disused)
This water is recorded as permanently closed, so pick one of the nearby venues above before you travel.
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