UK fishing venue · Cumbria

Rydal Water

Natural lake with pike, perch, roach, eels and brown trout, linked to the Rothay catchment.

Day ticket / visitor permitPrecisely mapped water7 recorded species

Venue information

Location
Rydal, Lake District
Address
Rydal Water, near Ambleside, Cumbria
Access
WADAA day ticket or membership; use authorised access
Operator
Windermere, Ambleside & District Angling Association
Ticket information
2026 day ticket: £3–£14 depending category

Map position

Precisely mapped water54.44719, -2.99901

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Recorded fish species

FishMap lists the following species for this location. Seasonal peaks are planning indices rather than live catch rates or guarantees.

Access and fishing rules

Permit required. Respect private shoreline and current WADAA rules; game-fish seasons apply.

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