Ullswater
Cumbria, England
One of the most beautiful Lakeland lakes — pike, roach and perch in its bays.
Fishery rules
Permit required.
Car park
Boat hire
Water details
Depth
Avg 25.3m · Max 62.5m
Clarity
Clear
Key features
A large, deep ribbon lake with medium alkalinity. The deep water requires specialized boat fishing techniques for species like char and trout.
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Pegs & swims
No pegs listed yet.
Species in this lake
Mid-morning to midday in winter; dawn/dusk in summer
Pike
Esox lucius
Deadbait legering, Float-paternoster, Lure fishing
Dawn and dusk, with a secondary feed through the day in winter
Roach
Rutilus rutilus
Groundbait swim, Loosefeed over depth, Slow-sinking casters
Dawn and dusk, overcast days year-round
Perch
Perca fluviatilis
Float-fished worm, Drop-shotting, Lure fishing