WADAA has taken over the management of 2 fishing lakes within the Hall More Caravan Park operated by Pure Leisure. There are 2 lakes on-site, both of which have been used for fishing previously, though more recently they have been closed to access. The fisheries re-opened on Saturday 16th April 2022. Each lake has very […]

We have introduced Electronic Catch returns on all our waters, for further information please use the following link: Catch Return Instruction Capernwray is a 1.5-acre open-water fishery situated 1 mile east of Borwick, Carnforth. Postcode for the fishery is LA6 1AH Capenwray is open all year and is a WADAA member only. There are no […]

This beautiful 11-acre fishery is set in the low fells to the south of Newby Bridge. Bigland is a fascinating water to fish with its many islands, spits and hidden corners not to mention a varied, and at times, prolific fly life. Bigland fishes well to all methods but, in particular, those anglers who prefer […]

A 11-acre sheltered reservoir fishery situated a few miles south of Bowness on Windermere, accessed from the A592 that runs along the eastern shore of Lake Windermere. Due to its location, this a good option in poor weather conditions. Fishing is from one hour before sunrise to an hour after sunset, with roadside parking alongside […]

High Newton is probably the best ’top of the water’ rainbow trout fishery in Cumbria and can provide exhilarating sport to the dry fly at any time of the year.

We have introduced Electronic Catch returns on all our waters, for further information please use the following link: Catch Return Instruction Farletonview has been a WADAA water since 2019 and runs it in conjunction with the owners, the Robinson family.  Over the winter of 2023 we have undertaken a major improvement programme at the fishery […]

WADAA is pleased to confirm that when our waters open, this will include High Fairbanks Tarn.  We are pleased to confirm that the water has recently been stocked, having been delayed from our original planned date due to Covid 19.  Prior to stocking there were still signs of fish on the water, which is a […]

We are running exchange tickets with Appleby Anglers. These give 2 members per day, access the Appleby Angling waters , except Great Ormside. Please refer to the Appleby Anglers website for more details on beats, seasons, etc. These tickets must be requested via email to lakedistrictfishing@gmail.com, using exchange tickets as the email subject and including […]

We have introduced Electronic Catch returns on all our waters, for further information please use the following link: Catch Return Instruction