Underley Estate River Lune private beats

River level

The lowdown

• This is private water rather than a standard public day-ticket beat, so everything needs sorting with Underley Estate before you arrive.
• The fishing sits near Kirkby Lonsdale in the upper or middle Lune valley. Expect scenic, wooded and pastoral surroundings, with Devil’s Bridge the best-known nearby landmark.
• There’s approximately four miles of private River Lune water to get your teeth into. The exact beat boundaries aren’t published, so confirm what’s included when booking.
• Named pools include the Catamaran, Maggie Claphams and Broken Banks. Handy names to have in your pocket when chatting through the fishing with the estate.
• This is game-fishing water, with fly fishing offered. It’s a proper chance to focus on the river rather than turning up with a general coarse setup.
• Sea trout are noted during summer, making that period the obvious seasonal window for targeting them on the fly.
• Salmon are noted in September and October, so the early autumn period is the key bit of the calendar for salmon fishing.
• Fishing tuition can be arranged, which is bob on if you’re new to the Lune or fancy sharpening up your casting and river reading.
• Tackle hire is available, and salmon flies can be tied to order. That takes a fair bit of faff out of getting kitted up.
• The estate hasn’t published fixed peg numbers, parking instructions, detailed tackle restrictions, night-fishing rules or a catch-and-release policy. Get those practical bits confirmed when you book.
• We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: Fly fishing is offered, with tuition and tackle hire available. Salmon flies can also be tied to order, so the setup can be arranged around the fishing you’re booking.

Access & tickets

Fishing can be arranged by contacting Underley Estate. Enquiries can be made by email at info@underleyestate.com or by phone on 015242 72669; confirm the beat, availability and practical arrangements when booking.

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Key rules

• Fishing is on private beats of the River Lune.
• Fishing is available to estate guests.
• The exact beat boundaries should be confirmed with Underley Estate when booking.
• Fishing must be arranged with the estate rather than bought as a standard public day ticket.
• The estate has not published detailed tackle or method restrictions.
• The estate has not published a specific night-fishing policy.
• The estate has not published a catch-and-release policy.

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