All anglers should be aware that Ratherheath as undergone major work and investment in 2019. The lake is now fully otter protected and has seen significant improvements to its access. There are now 6 disabled access pegs, with a level access path from the private car park. There have also been upgrades to the existing pegs, along with extensive weed management projects. You would be nieve to not give this fishery a visit now (please see some images in the gallery)!
Ratherheath Tarn has been WADAA’s most popular coarse water and holds good stocks of carp, roach, bream, tench and perch. The roach and bream fishing can be superb with plenty of skimmers and larger bream in the 5lb – 7lb range. The roach average around 8oz although better fish are present. Tench are generally on the smaller side, but fish around the 4lbs mark are beginning to turn up in increasing numbers.
Many anglers fish exclusively for Ratherheath’s head of carp. These fish currently top out around the twenty pound mark but there are large numbers in the low to mid teens. During the warmer months Ratherheath carp are invariably on the surface and stalking with floating baits is a favourite and often very successful tactic.
The tarn enjoys a private and secluded woodland setting just a couple of miles from Kendal, and offers 30 well spaced pegs. The fishing is at its best from March through to October – hard going through the colder months. There is good access for wheelchair anglers.
Night fishing is available at the Tarn for MEMBERS ONLY. This can now take place on any peg round the tarn presuming fishing equipment does not block the path.
Due to popular demand day tickets are now available on Ratherheath, the can be purchased on the day tickets page or via any of our ticket outlets
From the roundabout at the northern end of the A591 (Kendal bypass) continue north towards Windermere. After just under half a mile you reach the next section of dual carriageway. From here take the first turn left into Ratherheath Lane and follow this down to the fishery. Sorry – day permits are no longer available for this fishery but WADAA memberships are readily available.
Postcode: LA8 9JR
Co ordinates: 54.3552484, -2.793104
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Membership, Day Ticket
If you purchased your ticket online via Castbooker, please bring your confirmation email and some form of identification with you when you fish as you may need to show them to a Bailiff (this can be printed or on your phone).
Ratherheath Tarn has been WADAA’s most popular coarse water and holds good stocks of carp, roach, bream, tench and perch. The roach and bream fishing can be superb with plenty of skimmers and larger bream in the 5lb – 7lb range. The roach average around 8oz although better fish are present. Tench are generally on the smaller side, but fish around the 4lbs mark are beginning to turn up in increasing numbers.
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