Maran Lakes: Fly Fishing Beat

Maran Lakes

stillwater

Maran Lakes is a fishing beat on the water at Maran Lakes. 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

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C&RSporting, 4 hours, catch and release

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£15

per ½ day

Juniors aged 16 and under pay £4 less.

C&RSporting, 6 hours, catch and release

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£20

per day

Juniors aged 16 and under pay £4 less.

C&RSporting, 8 hours, catch and release

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£25

per day

Juniors aged 16 and under pay £4 less.

C&RSporting, full day, catch and release

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£30

per day

Juniors aged 16 and under pay £4 less.

1 fish, then C&RCatch and take, 4 hours, 1 fish

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£25

per ½ day

The price includes catch and release after your limit.

2 fish, then C&RCatch and take, 6 hours, 2 fish

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£32

per day

The price includes catch and release after your limit.

3 fish, then C&RCatch and take, 8 hours, 3 fish

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£38

per day

The price includes catch and release after your limit.

4 fish, then C&RCatch and take, full day, 4 fish

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£45

per day

The price includes catch and release after your limit.

Fishing details

Maran Lakes at a glance

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Water type: stillwater

Fishing methods

Fly Only

Wading allowed

Bank fishing only

Double bank

Maran Lakes is four fly fishing lakes at the Marston Wyse Trout Farm, Long Marston, near York, open every day of the year from dawn to dusk with no booking needed. The lakes hold rainbow, brown, blue and tiger trout and Arctic char.

Sporting tickets are catch and release: £15 for four hours, £20 for six, £25 for eight and £30 for the full day, with £4 off for juniors aged 16 and under. Catch and take tickets are £25 for four hours with one fish, £32 for six hours with two, £38 for eight hours with three and £45 for the full day with four, and the price includes catch and release once you reach the limit.

No brown trout, tiger trout or Arctic char may be taken, and neither may any trout over 5lb. Bring a landing net. Hooks must be de-barbed, with a maximum of two flies on a cast and indicators counted as a fly. Boobies and tandems are not allowed, and nor are snakes over 50mm.

Stocking and fish species

none stocking

Brown Trout

Rainbow Trout

Rules and policies

Catch & release

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Fishing rules for Maran Lakes

Fly fishing only. No brown trout, tiger trout or Arctic char may be taken, and no trout over 5lb. Anglers must have a landing net. Boobies and tandems are not allowed, nor snakes over 50mm. Maximum of two flies on a cast, and indicators count as a fly. Drop back indicators are not allowed. All hooks must be de-barbed.

Where Maran Lakes is

Exact location is hidden at the owner's request. at Maran Lakes.

Approximate location

The fishery and river

Fishery

Maran Lakes

from £15 per half day 1 beat

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FAQ

Maran Lakes FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Maran Lakes, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Maran Lakes at any one time?

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

02What species can I expect to catch on Maran Lakes?

Maran Lakes holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.

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

Maran Lakes is bank-fishing only — no wading is permitted.

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

No ghillie service is listed for Maran Lakes at Maran Lakes — 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 Maran Lakes 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?

Maran Lakes is fished by fly_only. The fly recommendations section on the Maran Lakes 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 Maran Lakes at Maran Lakes — 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 Maran Lakes. 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 .