Easedale Tarn
Lake District, England
Sitting approximately 3 km to the north west of Grasmere is Easedale tarn. It is dominated by Slapestone edge to the wes ...
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Blea tarn
Water managed by The National Trust
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout and Perch
Low alkalinity
High alkalinity indicates water fertility and can signal the presence of larger trout. Fish in alkaline waters have a wider variety of invertebrates to feed on.
Shallow
The depth of a lake has significant impacts on its ecology. Reduced heat and light in deep lakes inhibit algal growth.
Low shoreline complexity
A lake with a high shoreline complexity will have numerous bays, points and peninsulas.
Mid elevation
Lakes at a higher altitude can take longer to warm up during the season and may not fish well until summer.
Very small
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
A few miles hike from the south-east of Wythburn is Blea Tarn.
Follow the path up that starts steep and slippy but becomes more manageable, passing through a beautiful woodland setting and familiar wet moorland.
You'll find small dark acrobatic trout that will take a wet or dry fly fished in the ripple. There are bigger fish, too, so you never know what might be waiting to engulf your fly.
You'll need change for Steel End Car Park which is twelve pounds for the full day.
Duration
01:20
Distance
3.87 km
Ascent
343.37m
Difficulty
57 / 100
