Helwith Bridge Fly Fishery

Helwith Bridge Lake

stillwater

Helwith Bridge Lake is a fishing beat on the water at Helwith Bridge Fly Fishery. Day tickets from £15.

Pricing and season

Indicative prices only. This calendar does not show whether a beat is bookable or already booked out, and other prices may apply. Always confirm availability and the final price with the booking provider before you travel.

Price calendar

October 2026

1£25

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November 2026

1£25

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C&R2026, 8 hours, catch and release

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£25

per day

Groups of 3 to 5 pay £22.50 each, groups of 6 to 11 pay £20 each, and groups of 12 to 20 pay £17.50 each. A group of 20 has the fishery to itself.

C&R2026, 5 hours, catch and release

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£20

per ½ day

C&R2026, 4pm to 8pm, catch and release

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£15

per evening

Fishing details

Helwith Bridge Lake at a glance

Rods: –
Difficulty: –
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Water type: stillwater

Fishing methods

Fly Only

Wading allowed

Bank fishing only

Double bank

Helwith Bridge Fly Fishery is a 4.5 acre spring fed lake near Settle in the Yorkshire Dales, up to 30 feet deep with clear water and views of Pen-y-ghent. It is stocked with rainbow trout, and the owners describe them as large and hard fighting.

Fishing is catch and release, fly only, with barbless hooks. The 2026 tickets are £25 for eight hours, £20 for five hours and £15 for the evening, 4pm to 8pm. Groups save 10 per cent for three to five anglers, 20 per cent for six to eleven and 30 per cent for twelve to twenty on the eight hour ticket, and a group of twenty has the fishery to itself.

The lake is open every day of the year from 8am to 8pm, and the owners would like to know in advance when you are coming. There is parking, toilets and clean banks.

Stocking and fish species

none stocking

Rainbow Trout

Rules and policies

Catch & release

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Fishing rules for Helwith Bridge Lake

Fly only, with barbless hooks. Catch and release only. Groups of up to twenty can fish comfortably, and a booking for twenty has the fishery to itself. Let the owners know in advance when you plan to fish.

Amenities

toilets

Where Helwith Bridge Lake is

The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.

54.11843, -2.29196

The fishery and river

Fishery

Helwith Bridge Fly Fishery

from £15 per evening 1 beat

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FAQ

Helwith Bridge Lake FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Helwith Bridge Lake, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Helwith Bridge Lake at any one time?

The rod limit for Helwith Bridge Lake is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference. Contact Helwith Bridge Fly Fishery directly if you need to confirm current availability.

02What species can I expect to catch on Helwith Bridge Lake?

Helwith Bridge Lake holds Rainbow Trout. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.

03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?

Helwith Bridge Lake is bank-fishing only — no wading is permitted.

04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?

No ghillie service is listed for Helwith Bridge Lake at Helwith Bridge Fly Fishery — contact the provider directly if you'd like informal guidance on your first visit.

05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?

Parking details for Helwith Bridge Lake are shown on the beat page, including a map pin where one is provided. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.

06What tackle should I bring?

Helwith Bridge Lake is fished by fly_only. The fly recommendations section on the Helwith Bridge Lake page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.

07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?

River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about Helwith Bridge Lake at Helwith Bridge Fly Fishery — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.

08Are dogs allowed on the beat?

Dogs are not listed as permitted on Helwith Bridge Lake. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the .