First of all my apologies for the length of this document but we have a lot to cover. Please ensure you read it in its entirety. Following the recent statement about changes to the Covid-19...

One of our members Barry McLeod has compiled a great summary of Ratherheath Tarn and its development over the years. There are pictures and detailed reports of the stocks and competition results; a great read...

Castlehead Fishery Disabled Off-Grid Toilet, Shelter and Store – With Orsted Funding Castlehead has been developed as a specialized disabled and special needs angling centre by Windermere, Ambleside and District Angling Association (WADAA). Though open...

WADAA fisheries CLOSED!!!!! As an organisation, we are supporting Government advice. In line with many other fisheries, with immediate effect, all WADAA waters are closed to members and day visitors until further notice. Our Bailiff...

Following the completion of the work at Ratherheath Tarn, we are delighted to announce that night fishing can take place all around the tarn following the partial trial in 2019. This comes with some strict...

Ratherheath Tarn Embryo Carp League! WADAA will be running a new carp league in 2020 at Ratherheath Tarn in conjunction with Embryo Angling. The event will be run over 5 dates for 12 hours (Friday...

We are offering a prize for the first WADAA MEMBER in 2020 to catch a certain carp out of Ratherheath. The carp in question is in the video and has a white head and white...

Based on last year’s success WADAA is hosting a range of days designed to get more people into fishing. These days are open for Members and Non-Members. They are aimed towards young people, but any...