United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Lake district

Sixteen lakes from large to small, but rivers as well

Water

Lake, pond, river, stream

Lines

Depends on the fish you're targeting, so from floating (small streams) to fast sinking (larger lakes)

Rods

AFTMA 3 to AFTMA 8

Species

Arctic Char, Atlantic Salmon, Brown Trout +5 more
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Best months

All year
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The Lake District, located in the northwest region of England, is a stunning area known for its beautiful lakes, mountains, and rich history. It is also a popular destination for fly fishing enthusiasts, who come from all over the world to experience the world-class fishing opportunities that the region has to offer.

A small bit of history

Fly fishing has a long and storied history in the Lake District, dating back to the 19th century. The region is home to a number of iconic trout and salmon rivers, including the River Derwent, the River Eden, and the River Eamont, all of which are renowned for their excellent fly fishing. In the late 1800s, the Lake District became a popular destination for Victorian anglers, who came to experience the challenging and rewarding fishing opportunities that the region had to offer.

Not just lakes

Contrary to what its name might suggest, you can find 3 types of water here: large lakes, small lakes and lots of rivers as well. There is a total of 16 lakes, the largest one being lake Windermere and the smallest is lake Brotherswater. Some of the major rivers are the Ehen, Calder, Irt, Mite, Esk and Annas.

Species

The Lake District is home to a variety of fish species, including brown trout, rainbow trout, and Atlantic salmon. But you'll also find perch, pike, roach and grayling. It's a good idea to think about what species you want to target, as that will help you narrow down which water to go to, where to stay and map out your trip.

To conclude

The Lake District is a paradise for fly fishing enthusiasts, offering a wide range of challenging and rewarding fishing opportunities due to the variety in waters. So why wait? Pack your gear and head to the Lake District for an unforgettable fly fishing adventure!

For more information, head over to www.visitlakedistrict.com

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The best months to fish

Essentially you can fly fish year round, but it depends on which species your targeting. For example, the brown trout season (like in many of the places in the UK) runs from March to September. Get in touch with a local guide to help you out!

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Species

There might be more species you can catch in this location or in the area, but the current page and description focusses on these fish species.

Arctic Char

Atlantic Salmon

Brown Trout

Grayling

Perch

Pike

Roach

Sea Trout

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