Scaling Dam

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Conveniently located near
Teesside, Scaling Dam enjoys a
lovely setting on the edge of the
North Yorkshire Moors.
SCALING DAM
Open Saturday 14 March until Monday 30 November 2015.
Directions: Scaling Dam is located between Guisborough and
Whitby directly off the A171.
The reservoir is surrounded
by beautiful wild heather
moorland and is relatively
shallow, making it an excellent
choice for both fly and bait
anglers alike.
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On site we have an excellent
lodge shop stocked with
everything you need for a
day’s fishing including rods,
reels, tackle, accessories,
clothing, worms, bait, ice
creams and refreshments
including hot and cold drinks.
Environment Agency rod
licenses are also on sale at
this fishery.
Scaling Dam is accessible for
disabled anglers and visitors.
Our visitor centre
provides information
about the reservoir and
surrounding attractions.
For the rest of the family there
is a pleasant circular walk, a
section of which is wheelchair
accessible, plus several lovely
picnic areas along the way
offering wonderful views and a
place for you to relax at.
The reservoir and surrounding
land is also home to a vast
array of wildlife and wild
flowers. It is a key site for
wading birds and wildfowl and
juvenile ospreys practicing
their fishing skills can often
be observed.
SCALING DAM
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Good location for bait fishing
Productive for fly during
northerly winds
Depth: 8 - 10ft
Popular for both trout
and pike fishing
Depth: 25 - 30ft
Very popular area
throughout season
(bait best)
Depth: 10 - 15ft
Overflow
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East Shore
Dog Leg
East
Bay
Deepest water in reservoir - 30ft
Visitor Centre
and shop
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Bird
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Good for fly fishing
in an east wind
Depth: 2 - 8ft
Disabled platform
‘Timber’
Groyne
Big
tree
Good bait fishing
throughout the season
Depth: 3 - 8ft
Nature reserve
Best area for fly fishing
Depth: 3 - 10ft
SW winds best
Best months June,
July and August
PRICES
£
Day permit
Full £23
Concessionary £21
(8 fish catch limit.)
Fly only catch and release
£15
(Barbless hooks required
all trout to be returned.)
Family and couples
permit* £35
(12 fish catch limit.)
Credit cruncher £16
available from 2.00pm
(4 fish catch limit.)
Day permit (November)
£16
(10 fish catch limit.)
Opening times 9.00am until
4.00pm
* Cohabiting only, proof may be
required i.e. a utility bill.
Good area for both bait and fly
May is best month for fly when
Hawthorns hatch
Depth: 6 - 15ft
Popular for fly fishing
summer months, evening best
Depth: 3 - 8ft
105 acres
(42 hectares)
KEY
General info: 0845 155 0236
Life belt
No access
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Toilet
Information
P Parking
Telephone
Disabled access
Picnic area
No fishing
at any time
Rangers, visitor centre and
shop tel: 01287 644 032