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Experiences

Fishing in the Lake District and the Eden

The Lake District is a mecca for anglers and the Rowley Estates lie in the heart of some of its top fishing spots. Exceptional salmon, sea trout, trout and coarse fishing are all close by.

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Fishing Huts: The Angler’s Sancturary

The Eden is considered one of the best salmon rivers in England. It is 90 miles long, running mainly from north to south, and in its early stages forms the boundary between Cumbria and North Yorkshire. The landscape through which it flows changes dramatically: the river rises in moorland 2,200 feet above sea level, goes over a waterfall called Hell Gill Force and plunges down stony glides, valleys and a limestone ravine before widening as it glides through rich farmland and woodland, past sandstone caves – finally to reach the mudstone flats at Carlisle before spilling out into the Solway Firth and so to the Irish Sea. During its journey the Eden gathers many tributaries, which contribute to Cumbria having more fishing waters than any other county in England.

Don’t forget to buy your Rod Licence before fishing. 1 day – full season available online or via a local post office

A number of our favourite fishing options are outlined below including guided and non guided.

Written by Jo Orchard-Lisle, Excellent Press 2008

Fishing in the Lake District and the Eden

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Penrith Anglers Association (Coarse & Game)

Established in 1850, it’s a non profit group which controls just over 40 miles of riverbank fly fishing on the rivers Eden, Eamont, Lowther, Petteril, Lyvennet, Leith, Dacre Beck and Trout Beck. The fishing in this area is mostly brown trout & grayling but there are also some salmon. This river system is a Candidate European Special Area of Conservation and a Site of Special Scientific Interest which speaks to its varied terrain and beautiful rural prospects. The trout season runs from 15th March – 30th September.

Please visit the excellent Penrith Anglers website on http://penrithanglers.co.uk for information about the fishing and places where the tickets can be purchased. Visitors can purchase a daily (£15) or weekly ticket (£50) from a number of local providers listed on the Penrith Anglers website.
The website provides maps and parking info for more than 20 fishing locations covered by their daily/weekly tickets.

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Whins Pond (Coarse)

Whins Pond is located along the A686 about 2 miles from Penrith on the right hand side and clearly signposted near Edenhall. Permits are available on site. This is a really scenic and peaceful lake encompassing about 8 acres of fishing with 30 pegs available and is stocked with tench, bream, carp and roach. The fish grow to good size and 14 lb bream and > 20 lb carp have been caught at Whins Pond. The owners will supply rods, reels and bait.

You can use the following contact number 01768 862 671.

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Blencarn Rainbow Trout Fishing Lake (Fly)

This 15 acre lake near Skirwith can be reached by following the A686 into Langwathby, then taking a right in the village signposted Skirwith and Blencarn Lake is along this road on the left hand side. There is a bothy with toilets, picnic facilities and a place to boil a kettle. Rates vary depending on time spent fishing and whether the trout are kept or caught and released. The season runs from 2nd April – 31st October open from 8 am till sunset. This pond is affiliated with the Tufton Arms Hotel in Appleby.

You can get in contact with this number 01768 882 84 or use the buttons below:

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Fly Fishing Tuition and Half or Full Days Out on private beats

There are many fishing beats along the Eden and other local rivers which are not open to the public. Glyn Freeman at Cumbria Fly Fishing is a full time, highly qualified fly casting instructor and guide as well as being a keeper on one of the lower stretches of Eden and the appointed fly casting instructor and guide for John Norris of Penrith. Glyn runs a series of courses and can arrange private fishing sessions for groups up to a maximum of six and provides all equipment, if needed (waders, rods, flies, safety equipment etc).

“The sessions are tailored to suit whatever your ability, aspirations and requirements are. Included in the cost is one fishing permit (for one extra person fishing please add £50). Days out are done in a relaxed and friendly manner, my aim is for you to go away competent, relaxed, happy, with new skills and something special. You will be put in real fishing situations in the water, (not on the grass or a platform). I can supply free of charge photos of your day out. Cost c. £95 for 3 hours/half day or £180 6 hours or full day including fishing permit and equipment.”

Phone on 01697 351 752 or 07808 563 788, or use the buttons below:

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