One of the north west’s largest fisheries has recently come under new management following United Utilities decision to lease the fishing rights on Thirlmere Reservoir in Cumbria. Thirlmere will now be managed by the local club, Windermere, Ambleside and District Angling Association but day permits will continue to be readily available for visiting anglers. Despite the fact that a formerly free fishery has been lost the Association believes that the fishery will steadily improve as a result of tighter control. “Thirlmere is unique as a wild fishery and one of the few remaining large lakes in England where the water quality is holding its own”, says Neil Birkinshaw, WADAA’s Association Manager. “In particular we are keen to ensure that the existing stock of wild brown trout is protected from previous levels of exploitation and that the fishery has the opportunity to develop it’s undoubted potential as a premier natural trout water. A sensible bag limit and restricted methods will help us to achieve that – as will a responsible approach from anglers who visit the fishery”. Thirlmere contains brown trout, pike and perch. Day permits are £ 8.00 for trout fishing or £ 6.00 for pike and perch with age concessions. Juniors under 12 can fish for free with an adult permit holder. Visitors may launch their own boats from Armboth car park but engines (including electric are not permitted). Both trout and coarse permits also cover fishing on a number of other WADAA fisheries in the area. More details on Thirlmere can be found on www.lakedistrictfishing.net. |
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