We have introduced Electronic Catch returns on all our waters, for further information please use the following link: Catch Return Instruction
The current owner of the lake and surrounding land, Harvey Heginbottom, carried out a comprehensive overhaul of the venue circa 2000 when the banks were re-shaped and the lake re-profiled. Subsequent to this, WADAA held the fishing rights for a short period around 2010. During this time an otter fence was erected to protect the fish stocks and a dozen wooden platforms installed.
The fishery has had a number of irregular stockings over the past 20 years. Some carp were added by the owner when the original work was completed and WADAA supplemented this stocking with fish transferred from Holehird Tarn. It is believed that as some point in the past the venue also held trout. Castlehead is a managed mixed coarse fishery; species include: Carp 16lbs+, Tench 4lbs, Bream 6lbs. Roach, perch and eels.
The fishery was extensively planted with trees by WADAA and these are now well established. There are now 18 pegs including 3 large disabled pegs. All of which are newly built and secure. On top of this, there has been a new car park built with enough space for 6 cars and 2 disabled priority spaces and 14 spaces in the lower car park. There is then a gravel path leading to the 3 large disabled pegs and round most of the lake. Please note that fishing from the old platforms is strictly forbidden! It is simply just not safe, these structures have been left in the provided features for the fish. The venue is securely fenced to protect the fishery against predation, so please ensure that all gates used are continuously closed and padlocked at all times during your visit.
The club is grateful to the British Disabled Angling Association for their support in this project. For more information on this organisation please see their website www.bdaa.co.uk. WADAA would also like to thank Cemex for their support in laying the new car parks and path, JT Atkinson in Ulverston for donating the wood to make the new pegs. All of this work could not have been done without the support of Harvey the owner, so thank you Harvey from all of us at WADAA.
WADAA has recently stocked with 1100lbs of carp between 3 and 6lb’s. This has now been supplemented with 1000lbs of small silver fish supplied by the Environment Agency. It is worth noting that when the work on the lake has been completed several larger fish have been spotted, proving there are some of the original fish left in, so who knows what you might catch.
On top of this stocking, there is now a fully working toilet on-site, making this the perfect venue for the less able or people who like a few home comforts while fishing. For full details of this please read this report written by Nick Butterfield: Castlehead Toilet Completion.
Night fishing is available, but this is limited to WADAA MEMBERS ONLY and is booked through the member’s own “My WADAA” account.
Season
1st January till 31st December
Hours
Fishing is allowed from sunrise until sunset.
There are wheelchair, easy access platforms and wheelchair access for visitors on this fishery, these have been built in line with the requirements of the BDAA.
Castlehead Fishery Rules
Permit holders agree to read and comply with the fishery rules as printed below and/or displayed on the fishery notice boards and to comply with the Environment Agency Fishery Bylaws. Failure to do so renders the permit invalid. You must carry this permit with you while fishing.
For full rules please follow this link: Castlehead Fishery Rules Updated March 24
Castlehead is a new addition to WADAA. We are very excited to add this venue to our books and we are sure it will provide great fishing for all. Castlehead is the perfect choice for disabled anglers or those who love easy access fishing. This will become clear when you watch the video.
Being a member of WADAA gives you access to some of the best fishing in the North West. To find out more, check out the membership page.
Find out moreWhy not check out what other benefits you get as a WADAA member. Not only will you get access to the best fishing in the North West but some killer discounts at selected stores.
Find out moreCastle Head is situated approximately 1 mile outside of Grange-over-Sands, just off the B5277 Lindale Road. As you come from Grange towards the gold club. Go past the golf club on your right and then take the first turn on your right. Follow this road until the road bares left, as it does the fishery entrance is on your right.
Postcode: LA11 6QT
Co-ordinates: 54.208788, -2.891500
