Fishing in Carlisle: waters near you
2 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Carlisle, plus 12 river stretches across Cumbria. Closest first.
The lowdown on Carlisle waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Carlisle, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Carleton Hill Fishery (about 1 mile) and Whins Pond (about 14 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, tench, bream, roach, perch on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? Cumbria has 12 checked river stretches with who holds the rights, how to get a ticket or club book, and live river levels. Rivers fish to their own rhythm, so check the level before you set off.
Rules, prices and access can change, so always give the fishery or club a quick shout before you go. Need bait or a hand picking rigs? Find tackle shops near Carlisle, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Carlisle
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Fisheries near Carlisle
Carlisle
Carleton Hill Fishery
Carleton Hill Fishery
Carlisle · 3 lakes on site
Carleton Hill is a three-pond coarse fishery at Cocklakes, near Carlisle, with mixed fishing, match pegs and a handy spread of facilities. Trees Pond historically took day tickets, but membership-only access is now reported—check before loading the car.
Penrith
Whins Pond
Whins Pond
Penrith · 1 lakes on site
Whins Pond near Penrith offers mixed coarse fishing with carp, tench, bream and roach, plus platform pegs, lilies and overhanging trees. A cracking-looking mix on paper, but check the current ticket price, access arrangements and rules before loading the car.
River stretches in Cumbria
Eden Lacy Fishery
River Eden · Day ticket
Eden Lacy is a proper secluded River Eden beat near Lazonby and Great Salkeld, with 1.8 miles of left-bank fishing and 15 named pools. It’s fly fishing only, booked by the day and by rod through FishEden or FishPal.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Kings Arms private fishing beat, Temple Sowerby
River Eden · Day ticket
A tranquil private River Eden beat near Temple Sowerby, run by The Kings Arms. Fly fishing is available for grayling and trout, with day passes and annual passes on offer.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Stenkrith Fishery
River Eden · Day ticket or members
Stenkrith Fishery sits in Stenkrith Park near Kirkby Stephen, on a cracking, rocky bit of the River Eden. It’s deep and tight around the bridge, with quieter, more varied water dropping away below the park.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
River Eden: Musgrave
River Eden · Day ticket or members
Musgrave is a cracking upper-Eden fly-fishing stretch, running from Blandswath Bridge to Great Musgrave Bridge. It’s popular KSDAA water with wild brown trout and grayling, proper pools, quick runs and deeper water around the beck mouths.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
River Eden: Ploughlands
River Eden · Day ticket or members
Ploughlands gives you roughly two miles of River Eden, running from Musgrave Bridge to Warcop Old Bridge. It’s KSDAA water with a more lowland feel than the upper Eden, and the association describes it as cracking, productive fly water for wild brown trout and grayling.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Carlisle Angling Association River Eden Fishery
River Eden · Day ticket or members
Carlisle Angling Association controls roughly 7 miles of River Eden, with mainly double-bank fishing around Carlisle and down towards the lower Eden. It’s a proper mixed fishery, from quick streams and glides to calm water and a tidal lower reach.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Sandford stretch
River Eden · Members only
Sandford is a cracking River Eden stretch near Appleby-in-Westmorland, with two long beats either side of Blacksyke Bridge. Expect fast runs, steady glides and some seriously tasty grayling water upstream.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
River Eden: Eastfield Bridge
River Eden · Day ticket or members
A cracking upper Eden stretch upstream from Eastfield Bridge, run by Kirkby Stephen and District Angling Association. There’s good fly water, a waterfall, deeper slow water and wild brown trout in attractive upper Eden countryside.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
River Eden: Beckfoot
River Eden · Day ticket
Beckfoot is a secluded bit of upper Eden, running from Eastfield Bridge down to Beck Foot. Expect mainly shallow, sheltered runs, with the proper change of pace coming at deep, slow-flowing Beckfoot Dub.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Bolton Willows
River Eden · Day ticket or members
Bolton Willows is a cracking 2.5 km beat on the River Eden near Bolton, run jointly by Appleby Angling Association and Penrith Angling Association. It’s a varied fly-fishing stretch, with quick water, long glides and some proper deep pools.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Holme Farm stretch, River Eden
River Eden · Members only
Holme Farm is a proper varied River Eden beat, running from Appleby’s metal Bailey bridge down to the sewage works and cattle grid. Expect wide fast runs, long steady pools and a cracking deep pool above the island.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Colby Laithes
River Eden · Members only
Colby Laithes is a wooded River Eden beat near Colby and Appleby-in-Westmorland, with a cracking mix of quick water, slower bits and some excellent lower-end runs. It’s currently members only, with day tickets suspended while the waiting list is managed.
Checked 11 Oct 2026