The Northern Fishing School offers a wide range of fly fishing activities whether you’re a beginner, seasoned angler or a business looking for a corporate day out, even Guided trips around the globe. We cater for all ages, including sessions for school children; which are great fun.
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The school is run by Marina Gibson and her team of qualified fly fishing guides and instructors who will be by your side as you pick up a fly rod for the first time or ready to net that salmon you’ve been battling against.
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Based at the beautiful Swinton Estate we have access to lakes, rivers and reservoir where you can fish for salmon, trout and grayling.
So come and enjoy a fly fishing session with us at this delightful Yorkshire country estate.
Beginners Courses
The fly fishing lifestyle covers many things and our courses will allow you to experience some of what the sport of fly fishing has to offer.
We want you to have a great time here in Yorkshire and have put the following Beginners' Packages together covering both trout fishing and salmon fishing.
Guided Days
Guided fishing is a fun day out and a great way to meet new friends. Fishing equipment can be supplied or you can use your own. Either way, we'll do our best to get you into some fish.
The Northern Fishing School is based at Swinton Park Estate, North Yorkshire and comprises a casting tuition lake, Leighton Reservoir, the Swinton River Ure and River Burn beats.
More Trips
Coming Soon.
Perhaps you'll have the chance to do battle with the mighty GT, so keep a space in your diary for 2024.
Learn From Marina
Get the full overview of how to catch fish on the fly
Marina has recently launched her online fly fishing beginners’ course on the Fieldcraft App which is designed for your mobile or tablet device so you can access the classes on and offline to give you advice 24/7 and off-the-grid.
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In 49 comprehensive classes she covers the basics of equipment, knots, safety, etiquette, setting up, entomology, flies, casting, catching and handling fish and more – she will teach you how to crawl before you can walk. This is the first of many courses, so stay tuned for more.
Come and learn her craft.