UK fishing venue · Cumbria

Atkinson’s Tarn

Managed mixed coarse tarn with islands and hard-access paths; carp exceed 18 lb and the stock also includes tench, bream, silverfish and occasional barbel.

Day ticket / visitor permitVerified venue position9 recorded species

Venue information

Location
Crook, Kendal, Cumbria
Address
Atkinson’s Tarn, Back Lane, Crook, Kendal LA8 8LR Verified
Access
WADAA day ticket or membership
Operator
Windermere, Ambleside & District Angling Association
Opening information
Open all year; sunrise–sunset
Ticket information
2026 day ticket: £3–£14 depending category

Map position

Verified venue position54.34407, -2.86048

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Recorded fish species

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Access and fishing rules

Permit required; sunrise to sunset for day-ticket anglers. Night fishing is members-only. Check current WADAA fishery rules and EA bylaws.

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