Wast Water

Cumbria, England

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Boat launch

England's deepest lake, ringed by dramatic fells — pike and perch in the margins.

Fishery rules

Permit required. Wild, remote fishing.

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Water details

Depth

Avg 44m · Max 79m

Lakebed

Rock and scree

Clarity

Clear

Key features

As England's deepest lake, it features steep, rocky drop-offs and scree slopes that plunge rapidly into deep water.

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