When fishing in Harrogate there’s nothing quite like the pull on your reel to get your heart beating fast and if you’re barmy about fishing the Harrogate Fishing Information Website can help you find the best possible fishing equipment suppliers, bait and tackle shops out there. You’ll also find all the help and advice you need about fishing in Harrogate including Angling Licences in the area, Fishing Tackle Shops in Harrogate and most important the best places to fish in Harrogate, if you’re looking for a specific Harrogate service, your Harrogate Fishing Information Website is here to help with just a click away.

Harrogate is a great place to do a spot of fishing no matter what type, we have carp fishing in Harrogate, pike fishing in Harrogate  and plenty of fly fishing in Harrogate all around the area.

With fly fishing in the River Nidd to carp fishing in a number of the ponds and lake around the local area and with a few of the best reservoir in Yorkshire we have it all covered.

Harrogate is situated between Ripon and Leeds in North Yorkshire, With the Yorkshire Dales only a stone throw away, with some of the best wild brown and rainbow trout in the country.

The River Nidd is the closest to Harrogate town centre, it is smaller than the river Wharfe and the river Ure but has good fly fishing for trout and grayling. The river is probably my favourite of all river in the area as it has good cover in many areas, don’t get me wrong there is parts that not as good but definitely worth a visit of its 30 miles stretch.

The River Wharfe is larger with it running over 60 miles starting high in the Yorkshire Dales, the Wharfe has a reputation for its large stock of wild brown trout and its grayling, the river is more open and probably a bit easier for casting with not as many trees around.

The River Ure stretches for 45 miles and is probably as good as it gets, it has great stock as well of grayling and good sized wild brown trout. The river improves significantly below the Aysgarth Falls area not to say that you can’t catch above that area, but In my opinion i would fish below, fishing around the late April to May and September to October times are your prime times to fish. In the early summer i would use dry fly for the grayling as they get up to the 2lb size, the best flies are the small flies such as the midge and small cdc flies for the grayling.

The closest Reservoirs to Harrogate are Fewston and Swinsty only 8 miles away in the Washburn Valley, both Reservoirs are  over 100 acres and similar in character. Full of trout both brown and rainbow always hungry for a good buzzer there are many spots to go try any fly and technique, i have caught on all here from dry to lures but in my opinion with the water brown from the peat i would use lures with orange in the colour such as a Pheasant Tail Nymph or a orange Thorax.

Tickets are available, by either cash or card payment, from the fishing office located at Swinsty Moor car park. Discounts are available for children under the age of 16, pensioners and the disabled. Specialist disabled facilities are available. All hooks must be barbless/de-barbed.

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Carp Fishing

Carp fishing is now probably the most common fishing around. There are many carp fishing lakes to suit the serious specimen angler, the match fishing angler and the person who just enjoys a bit of occasional fishing. Carp originally came from Asia, and were introduced into the UK in the 13th century. Since then they have naturalised and are now found in most waters in the UK. Carp grow up to 98lbs, which is the current record, but most are in the 5-20lb range.

Carp fishing is well suited to the family. Many lakes stock large quantities of fish in the 2-10lb range, so you won’t sit on the bank and fish all day without a bite. To buy some Carp tackle go to Fishtec online shop.

Course Fishing

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Fly Fishing

Here at Harrogate Fishing Information Website you will find fly fishing flies, fly fishing tackle, fly fishing pictures, and the best online shops like Fishtec and the most popular and famous fly fishing shop in the world Orvis. To view these shops just click the links at the bottom.

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A BIT MORE INFORMATION ON HARROGATE

Harrogate in beautiful North Yorkshire is renowned for its floral beauty and elegant spa buildings, which include The Royal Pump Room Museum, Mercer Gallery and Royal Baths. It is also a conference and exhibition destination of international standing and the influx of visitors yielded by this contribute to a modern, cosmopolitan feel.

The Harrogate International centre is formally recognised as one of the most important and influential conference and exhibition centres in Europe. Attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, the centre is surrounded by first class restaurants, shops and accommodation as well as Harrogate’s famous gardens. The Valley Gardens provide skilfully orchestrated displays all through the year, often incorporating unusual and rare blooms. The fully restored, domed Sun Pavilion which was recently reopened by HM the Queen provides an elegant setting for functions, tea dances and live entertainment. Other attractions here include tennis courts, a crazy golf course, model boating pond and children’s playground. Beyond the Valley Gardens and lush pine woods, discover Harlow Carr Botanical Gardens, home to the Northern Horticultural Society.

Harrogate’s premier spa building, the Royal Pump Room, is built over the site of the strongest sulphur spring in England and the water can still be sampled today. The museum features some original Royal Bath treatments, such as the combination Bath and Peat Bath, as well as fine examples of ceramics, jewellery and costume. Nearby is The Mercer Art Gallery, originally opened in 1806 as The Promenade room. This houses the Permanent Fine Art Collection, plus two lively exhibition spaces and there is a year long programme of workshops, talks and other activities. The sumptuous Victorian Turkish baths provide an unrivalled opportunity for indulgence and is one of only a few remaining examples of their kind.

Beautifully landscaped gardens and graceful architecture will forever be hallmarks of Harrogate. But there have been some new developments recently, including imaginative makeovers for several main streets. A number of stylish cafe bars have introduced a little ‘pavement café’ culture to Harrogate. The town is dotted with friendly pubs, wine and cafe bars which offer welcome breaks from the important business of shopping and sightseeing. Cafes and tea rooms of the highest quality, offer local specialities and several first class establishments serve a wide range of cuisine, from around the world. There is also a good choice of lively night clubs all within the town centre.

The cosmopolitan feel of Harrogate is added to by the fashionable boutiques, arts and crafts shops and exclusive design houses, which complement the high street names. Harrogate is the ‘antiques Centre of the North’, where a veritable treasure trove of antiques and curiosities await discovery. When it comes to entertainment, there is a wealth of choice in Harrogate. The Theatre on Oxford Street has a new vibrant image, showcasing the best from Yorkshire and around the country. Look out for other performances and concerts by international stars, which are regularly staged within the Royal Hall and Harrogate International Centre.

There is a long tradition of colourful street entertainment, culminating each summer with the onset of the Harrogate International Festival. The Festival’s opening night parade and Fiesta in the Valley Gardens are eagerly awaited, while the programme always includes artists of the highest repute. Now in its 35th year, it has been described by The Times as ‘the North of England’s leading arts festival’.

Health and fitness facilities in Harrogate include the brand new Hydro complex, where amongst first rate wet and dry facilities are a 25m eight lane pool, dance and fitness studios, creche and catering facilities. Harrogate has its own ten pin bowling alley and for golfers, there are excellent courses at Crimple Valley and Rudding Park.