Ratherheath Tarn
Popular otter-fenced mixed coarse water with carp to the mid-20s plus tench, bream and silverfish; several accessible pegs.
Venue information
- Location
- Ratherheath, Kendal, Cumbria
- Address
- Ratherheath Tarn, Ratherheath Lane, Kendal LA8 9JR Verified
- Access
- WADAA day ticket or membership
- Operator
- Windermere, Ambleside & District Angling Association
- Opening information
- Open all year except notified shoot dates
- Ticket information
- 2026 day ticket: £4–£17 depending category
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Recorded fish species
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Access and fishing rules
Permit required. Closed on notified shoot dates. Night fishing is members-only; check current WADAA rules and gate information.
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- Information reviewed: 6 October 2026
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