GRASMERE

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Directions: Grasmere lies along the A591 Crooklands to Keswick road just after Rydal heading towards Keswick. It tends to be busy in the area with tourist traffic so an early start is needed to ensure a parking spot.

The lake is approximately 1 mile long and ½ mile wide and the main species found are Pike, Perch, Roach and Eels. Usual method for Roach/Perch is ledgering red maggot although small red worms will also fish very well. There are a few Brown Trout in the lake but over the years the population has been reduced with pollution. Pike can grow to about 30lbs and a 20lb fish is always on the cards. Dead baiting with Herring, Sprat, Smelt, Rainbow Trout etc produces well and try taking a rod for the smaller fish and if you locate them then old jaws should be close buy.

Lure fishing is also very good and allows you to wander the shores with minimum of tackle. Large copper or silver or copper/silver spoons produce as do all the usual large plugs. If boat fishing it is possible to get 10 or more fish in the day particularly in early Summer.

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