About Greenhow’s Tarn – Graythwaite Estate
Greenhow’s Tarn – Graythwaite Estate
Nestled within the stunning woodland of the Graythwaite Estate, Greenhow’s Tarn is an exclusive 4.5-acre trout fishery offering a truly refined fly fishing experience. This intimate water has been carefully developed to provide both accessibility and seclusion, creating the perfect environment for anglers seeking quality sport in peaceful surroundings.
Stocked with a superb head of outsized trout, the tarn features an exciting and diverse range of species including rainbow trout, brown trout, spartics, golden trout, and blue trout. These hard-fighting fish, combined with the clear, intimate nature of the water, deliver exceptional sport throughout the season.
Greenhow’s Tarn is particularly renowned as a fantastic stalking and sight fishing water, where anglers can actively hunt individual fish and experience the thrill of targeting visible cruisers. The lake’s layout, paired with thoughtfully positioned casting areas, allows for precise presentation and rewarding top-of-the-water action — ideal for dry fly enthusiasts and those who appreciate technical, visual angling.
Designed as a premium addition to the already outstanding fishing on Esthwaite Water Fisheries, Greenhow’s Tarn perfectly complements the broader fishery portfolio by offering a more intimate, technical and immersive fly fishing venue.
£35 full day dawn until dusk, £25 half day 4 hours.
Junior £20 full day, £15 half day 4 hours.
All catch and release
🎣 Green How’s Tarn – Fishery Rules 🎣
To protect the tranquillity of the tarn and the quality of its trout, all anglers are kindly asked to observe the following:
1 - Fly fishing only – in keeping with the spirit of the water
2- Barbless hooks only, at all times – for the welfare of our fish
3 - Strictly catch and release – every trout returned to fight another day
4 - A suitable landing net and unhooking tools are mandatory
5 -One rod per angler – ensuring fairness and enjoyment for all
6 - All trout to be handled with care – unhook swiftly, with minimal handling, and return safely
7 - Permit holders only – fishing by prior permission
8 -All anglers must hold a valid Environment Agency licence before fishing
9 - Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times
10 - Respect fellow anglers – observe etiquette, allow space, and preserve the peace
11 - Fishing is permitted year-round – please fish responsibly
In an emergency or to report any wrong doing, please contact the fishery manager on 07553316097
This is a special place—thank you for treating it with the respect it deserves. Tight lines.