Lake District Fishing By Eoin Evans Platinum Quality Author

The Lake District offers more recreational opportunities than perhaps any other region in the land, and every year millions flock to its shores, fells, woods, dales, and trails. Sometimes lost in the myriad of opportunities which include hiking, boating, bird watching, cycling, golfing, and even horse racing, is the ancient pursuit of angling. If you are looking for some of the most pristine, unspoiled fisheries anywhere, including majestic sea coasts, meandering rivers, and sparkling lakes, plan a few days in the Lake District. You'll discover some of the best fishing of your life. Bring your own gear or hire what you need at one of the many tackle shops that dot the shores. Let's take a whirlwind look at some of the angler's hot spots you'll want to explore on your next trip to this fish-catching paradise.

Why not start in the north, where some of the most picturesque river settings also offer great fishing for trout. Try Rivers Border Esk, Liddel and Lyne, and fish stretches of stream where your only competition are the Ospreys. Expect to net a Brown Trout or perhaps a Char. Next door, Oakbank Lakes offers a stocked fishery where 20 lb pike are not uncommon. Just to the south, the lower River Eden, with landscape befitting the name, offers a good mix of game fish, including Browns and the occasional Rainbow Trout.

Fishing all along the coast is fantastic. Cast a line at Beckfoot in pursuit of Mullet, Flounder, and Sea Trout on their way inland. Maryport, Workington, and Harrington offer excellent results for these fish, and other species including Salmon and Bass. Inland, Mockerkin Tarn, Bassenthwaite Lake, and Derwent Water, present leisurely sport and a good chance to hook into a real fighter, be it a Pike or Cumbrian Carp, or any number of smaller fish species that are perfect for a shore lunch. After a fulfilling day on the water, retire to one of the inviting and affordable Lake District hotels to share fishing stories with the other anglers over a pint and a fine meal.

Fly fisherman will want to stick to the running water at Cogra Moss, River Greta, River Cocker, or River Eamont to try and lure the plentiful Brown Trout to take your fly and peel off some line as it heads down river. Wear yourself out with fresh air and fishing, then stop in to any local last minute hotel at the end of a memorable day. You'll understand why Lake District rivers are the preferred spots for not only locals, but fisherman the world over!

Eoin has written for many publications in his native south Wales and further afield. He currently lives in London's trendy Docklands with his partner. Both are regular faces in West End theatre audiences.

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