Lake District 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 breathtaking 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. You could also combine tuition with a visit to one of the fisheries, such as Esthwaite Water Trout Fishery and many Lake District hotels offer special fishing breaks along with all the information required on fishing in the Lake District.

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. 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 in the Lake District:
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