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River Eden: Pendragon

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Pendragon is KSDAA’s uppermost River Eden beat, running from Pendragon Castle downstream to below Dalefoot. It’s remote, lightly fished and properly natural, with wild brown trout in rocky water, little waterfalls and deep pools.

Run by Kirkby Stephen and District Angling Association · checked 14 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Kirkby Stephen gauge

Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.

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We don't publish an "ideal level" — nobody can promise one. Flood water is dangerous: if it's up and coloured, stay well back from the edge. Open Kirkby Stephen on Live River Levels

The lowdown

  • This is the upper Eden valley at its most remote and attractive. A cracking bit of Cumbria, with very little angling pressure.
  • The beat starts at Pendragon Castle and runs downstream to below Dalefoot. The nearest identified Dalefoot photograph is close to the upper end.
  • The river is rocky and uneven, so take care on the bank and when wading. This isn’t a polished, manicured sort of fishery.
  • Expect small waterfalls, deeper pools and natural river features to pick apart. Look for the crease and quieter water around the rougher flow.
  • It’s fly fishing only for day and weekly ticket holders. No spinning, unless you’re a junior member. Keep it simple and tidy.
  • The trout are wild brown trout. The beat has never been stocked, which gives the fishing a proper natural feel.
  • The stretch is rarely fished, so it should suit anglers who fancy a quieter day rather than a busy line of pegs. There are no numbered pegs listed.
  • For trout, the season runs from 15 March to 30 September inclusive. The KSDAA grayling season runs from 16 June to 31 January.
  • All KSDAA waters shut from 1 February to 14 March inclusive. Healthy fish should be returned safely, and KSDAA encourages barbless hooks.
  • This is more about stalking and presenting a fly neatly than hurling gear about. Read the flow, work the pools and enjoy the wild setting.

Methods: Fly fishing is the method here, with natural pools, rocky runs and small waterfalls to work through. Keep presentations tidy and use barbless hooks where possible.

Access & tickets

KSDAA day permit

Day ticket for 2026-27. Fly fishing for trout and grayling.

£20 for 2026-27 (as listed 14 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

KSDAA weekly permit

Weekly permit for 2026-27. Fly fishing for trout and grayling.

£50 for 2026-27 (as listed 14 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Day and weekly permits are available online through Kirkby Stephen and District Angling Association. Membership is also available, including resident, non-resident and free under-18 membership options.

Fish the club names

trout, barbel

Named by Kirkby Stephen and District Angling Association across its waters, not for this stretch on its own.

Key rules

  • Day and weekly ticket holders may fish for trout and grayling with fly only.
  • No spinning is allowed except by junior members.
  • Visitors must carry the appropriate permit and a valid Environment Agency rod licence.
  • The trout season runs from 15 March to 30 September inclusive.
  • The KSDAA grayling season runs from 16 June to 31 January.
  • All KSDAA waters are closed from 1 February to 14 March inclusive.
  • KSDAA encourages barbless hooks.
  • Healthy fish should be returned safely.

Coarse fishing on English rivers is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That's the law for coarse fish on rivers — it's not a club rule, and game-fishing seasons work differently.

GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fish

Where it is

Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.

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