Black Fell Moss, Mallerstang, Cumbria to Solway Firth, near the mouth of the River Esk · 81 miles
Fly Fishing on the River Eden
1 beat on the River Eden sell access by the day, from £15. 1 fishery take bookings along it.
Where the River Eden runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Tap a marker for a quick read on price.
Fishing Beats on the River Eden
1 beat availableBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Eden. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Fisheries on the River Eden
1 fishery availableFishery operators offering bookable fishing on the River Eden. Each listing covers tickets, accommodation, tuition, and equipment hire where available.
About the River Eden
River Eden at a glance
- Length
- 81 miles
- Source
- Black Fell Moss, Mallerstang, Cumbria
- Mouth
- Solway Firth, near the mouth of the River Esk
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Water type
- Spate
Fish species
Anglers on the River Eden can target brown trout, grayling, sea trout and salmon. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
The River Eden rises on Black Fell Moss in Mallerstang, on the high ground between High Seat and Hugh Seat, close to where the Swale and the Ure start. It runs north-west for about 81 miles through the Vale of Eden, past Kirkby Stephen and Appleby-in-Westmorland, then Wetheral and Carlisle, before reaching the Solway Firth. The Lyvennet, Leith and Eamont, which brings the water of Ullswater, all join on the way, and the river and its tributaries are a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
It is a flashy, spate-prone river. The eastern side of the catchment is drained by short, steep Pennine streams and the western side by Lake District water, so levels can rise quickly after heavy rain, and anglers watch the gauges at Appleby and Temple Sowerby.
The Eden is first of all a salmon river, and is also fished for sea trout, brown trout and grayling. The salmon season runs from the middle of January to the middle of October, the brown trout season from March to September, and the grayling season runs from mid-June to mid-March, with the middle river around Appleby and Lazonby well thought of. Sea trout fish best from June to September, and night fishing is the traditional method.
Fishing on the Eden is held by clubs, estates and private owners, and some of it can be fished by the day, so check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
FAQ
River Eden FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Eden, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
