Misty Tarn Coarse Fishing

Misty Tarn is well stocked with fish, including Carp, Bream, Perch, Roach and Tench. We also have occassional wild Trout visit during their migration up stream. The lake is a sheltered sun-trap that offers you enjoyable fishing in a very relaxing natural environment just a moments walk from your pitch.

The fishing season each year commences at Easter and finishes on the 14th November. Fishing is strictly by permit only and is subject to the rules below. Any angler found to be in breach of the rules will have their permit cancelled without refund.

Permits can be obtained from Park reception or from one of the two Water Bailiffs. The bailiffs are Mr John Wells and Mr Peter Wilson. Charges for the permits are as follows:

To ensure that everyone can get equal benefit and enjoyment, and to preserve the health and well-being of the fish, please observe the following Rules:

1. Residents and temporary residents only
2. Fishing by Permit only
3. All fish MUST be returned
4. Barbless hooks only
5. Loose feed only
6. No keep nets
7. No overnight fishing
8. No swimming
9. No boating
10. No camping
11. No radios
12. No mobile phones
13. No unaccompanied children
14. Leave no litter