The Coniston Fishery

Coniston Lake

stillwater

Coniston Lake is a fishing beat on the water at The Coniston Fishery. Day tickets from £20.

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£33

2£33

3£33

4£33

5£33

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November 2026

Day ticketFull day, bank

1 Apr – 31 Oct

£33

per day

Day ticketFull day, boat

1 Apr – 31 Oct

£48

per day

Boat hire is listed separately at £20 for non-members and £15 for members.

Day ticketHalf day, bank

1 Apr – 31 Oct

£20

per ½ day

Day ticketHalf day, boat

1 Apr – 31 Oct

£33

per ½ day

Day ticketEvening

1 Apr – 31 Oct

£20

per evening

Fishing details

Coniston Lake at a glance

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Water type: stillwater

Fishing methods

Wading allowed

Bank fishing only

Double bank

The lake at The Coniston, Coniston Cold, is 24 acres and stocked with rainbow and wild brown trout averaging over 2lb. Fishing runs from 1 April to 31 October, from the bank or from a boat.

Day tickets are £32.50 for a full day on the bank and £47.50 with a boat, with half days at £20 on the bank and £32.50 with a boat, and an evening ticket at £20. Two new fishing platforms make some of the best water easier to reach, and the boat fleet suits loch-style fishing. Life preservers are free from reception.

The hotel suggests a 9 to 10ft rod with a 5 to 8 weight line, either floating or with a midge tip, and flies such as hoppers, buzzers, damsels, hare’s ears and Princes. You need your own rod licence, and its number is asked for when you buy a ticket.

Stocking and fish species

none stocking · Stocked with rainbow and wild brown trout averaging over 2lb.

Brown Trout

Rainbow Trout

Rules and policies

Catch & release

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Season: 1 Apr to 31 Oct

Fishing rules for Coniston Lake

Every angler must have their own rod licence and bring it with them. The licence number is required when buying a day ticket. Life preservers are available free of charge from reception.

Where Coniston Lake is

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

53.99671, -2.16097

The fishery and river

Fishery

The Coniston Fishery

from £20 per half day 1 beat

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FAQ

Coniston Lake FAQs

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

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

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

02What species can I expect to catch on Coniston Lake?

Coniston Lake 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?

Wading arrangements for Coniston Lake are listed on the beat page — contact the provider if you need to confirm before arriving.

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

No ghillie service is listed for Coniston Lake at The Coniston 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 Coniston 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?

For most chalk stream beats on the , a 9-foot 4- or 5-weight rod with a floating line is the standard setup. The fly recommendations section on the Coniston 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 Coniston Lake at The Coniston 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 Coniston 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 .