Lakeland Tarns

[greenshank1 407]

Can anyone recommend good Tarns to fly fish. We are down next week and plan on taking my son up to a few. Thought about Hayeswater and Red Tarn but interested in any others that are worth a cast.

I know it's early but he is dead keen . It is just with the fly and will return what we catch so no worries.

[jonnie bravo 572]

Not redtarn. Hayeswater yes. Sprinkling tarn is a cracker if you have the legs for it. Stickle tarn is great too, but can get a little busy

[darbo 4,776]

Easedale Tarn . Park up in grassmere centre there are signs for the tarn The walk up to it is quite easy compared to some tarns. The brown trout are plentiful up to a pound so no size about them but good sport. There is plenty perch in there also. There is a tarn higher up codale tarn only small and some brown trout in also.

 

 

Easedale Tarn

 

The walk from Grasmere to Easedale Tarn is a great trip out for even the littlest legs!

A moderately easy ascent takes you through meadows and farmland before you head upwards, following the course of Sour Milk Gyhll, past the frothy white cascades of the waterfall and onwards until you reach the tarn.

Easedale tarn is beautiful, surrounded by towering fells that rise steeply from the crater-like valley. The tarn has an isolated, tranquil feel making it perfect for a picnic and a bit of paddle in the summer.

If you’re looking for a longer, more strenuous outing, Easedale Tarn offers access to more lofty summits including Sergeant Man with its breathtaking views of the Langdale Pikes, or Blea Rigg, a ridge walk that links Easedale Tarn to Stickle Tarn. These walks are suitable for experienced walkers who have allowed plenty of time.

Edited April 6, 2016 by darbo

[greenshank1 407]

Thanks guys.

 

Why not Red tarn ?

 

We've got the legs for them , cheers , He is 13 and has a few Munro's under his belt already.

[jonnie bravo 572]

Only from what I've heard, but because it faces away from the sun it's quite a cold unproductive water, atleast for fly fishing.

 

I did hear of lads pulling out char on maggots and legering gear. Not my cup of tea on a nice Lakeland tarn though.

[Blackdog92 2,047]

Blea tarns not a bad walk out and it holds a few brown trout.