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Lake District Fishing | fishing breaks | fishing Holidays:
The Lake District is an ideal place for fishing enthusiasts
with such a wealth of lakes, tarns, rivers and the sea, together
with a selection of well-stocked fisheries. So whether you
are fishing for salmon, pike, carp or trout you should definitely
choose Cumbria - the Lake District and combine tremendous
Lake District fishing with breathtkaing scenery that includes some of England's
highest mountains.
Whether you are a beginner or a highly experienced angler
you will find the region has plenty to offer when it comes to Lake District fishing. The more
adventurous may enjoy experiencing one of the region's many
hill tarns, or fly fishing on say, the river Eden, or perhaps
boat fishing on one of the lakes, or even sea fishing. For
the less experienced why not combine you activity break with
some expert tuition from one of the area's qualified instructors,
such as Glyn Freeman at Cumbria
Fly Fishing. You could also combine tuition with a visit
to one of the fisheries, such as Esthwaite Water Trout Fishery.
Permits:
There are a number of Lake District fishing restrictions in place
that include no live bait, or leads in National Trust Waters.
Anyone over the age of 12 is required to hold a rod licence,
these are issued by the environment agency, but they can be
purchased from most local post offices for the day, week or
season, or you can even buy them online by following this
link.
There are two types of licences available for Non-Migratory
Trout and Coarse Fish, also Salmon and Sea Trout. Which Licence
you obtain depends on which species you are fishing for. Full
information can be obtained from the Environment
Agency website.
Below you will find some additional information regarding
fishing permits:
Bassenthwaite Lake - Permits available from Field & Stream,
a fishing tackle shop in Keswick on 017687 74396.
Brotherswater West Shore, Patterdale National Trust
Tel: 015394 35599
Dacre Beck near Penrith. Tickets from Sykes Sports Shop, Penrith
or Pooley Bridge Post Office - Tel. 01768 88294.
Derwentwater, Eastern side of lake, permits from Field and
Stream, Main Street, Keswick - Tel: 017687 74396
River Eamont Fly fishing for trout only from Pooley Bridge
to River Eden. Permits from Sykes Sports Shop, Pooley Bridge
Post Office - Tel. 01768 88294.
River Eden - ideal for Salmon fishing before the season ends
on 14th October at Lazonby Estate, near Penrith, contact :
Edwin Tailford - Tel: 01228 560122. From 15th October there
is some good fishing for Grayling on this stretch of the river.
Ullswater Lake - Fishing is available from the Inn on the
Lake's three private jetties. Permits are available from Glenridding
Tourist Information Centre - Tel: 017684 82414
Watendlath Tarn near Keswick - ideal for Rainbow Trout. Contact
Stephen Edmondson - Tel: 01768 777293
Lake District Fishing Tuition:
1. Cumbria Fly Fishing
Tel: 016973 51752
Web: www.cumbriaflyfishing.co.uk
Glyn Freeman - Fully qualified fly casting instructor
2. Esthwaite Water Trout Fishery
Tel: 015394 36541
Esthwaite Water is a varied fishery with deep basins and shallow
bays. It is a glacial lake set in the Silurian hills of the
Lake District. The lake is stocked weekly during the season.
Tuition available.
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