SUNNY BANK FARM

Fishing on Coniston Water - free with a rod licence!

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Along the shore at Sunny Bank there is excellent fishing to be had. Pike up to 10 lbs regularly come out. This season's best was a lovely 7lb pike caught on a lure from the shore. According to the angler (a regular fisherman at Sunny Bank), it fought ferociously!

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As well as the usual coarse fish such as roach there are large perch and brown trout. The latter are all wild and grow to a decent size; the largest last season was 3 lbs and again fell to a lure. 

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In the central depths of the lake, with the right technique, you may be lucky enough to hook a rare arctic char. These are only found in deep, cold, glacial lakes, but are a regular catch here for local farmers.

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The picturesque and bucolic surroundings make fishing at Sunny Bank a truly enjoyable experience.