Shotton Pond
Shotton, County DurhamDH6 2QB
| Water type | Pond |
|---|---|
| Location | Shotton, County Durham, North East England |
| Postcode | DH6 2QB |
| 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.
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Shotton Pond: frequently asked questions
Yes, Shotton Pond is a fishing venue in Shotton, County Durham (postcode DH6 2QB). Contact the fishery directly to confirm rules and bookings.
The venue itself is the most reliable source for current prices, day tickets and bookings: call the venue on +44 191 586 0439. Many North East England fisheries also post prices on their social media pages.
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 Shotton Pond. 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.
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