Gilcrux Trout Fishing Ponds
Where are Gilcrux Trout Fishing Ponds?
Gilcrux Village, near Cockermouth
We like it because
Good chance of catching a sizeable fish big enough to eat. We caught three trout, one massive and two fat – in February! We cooked them for dinner – YUM!
You can, of course, always use a net instead of landing the fish by hand!
What’s it all about?
Gilcrux Trout Fishing Ponds have three artificial ponds stocked with brown and rainbow trout. One pond is only for fly fishing and the other two are for just sticking a bit of bait on the hook and casting it out.
Also look out for
Ducks, geese and goats. Herons fly down to the ponds at the end of the day. There’s also some small nursery ponds where you might be able to see the baby trout in action!
In the village itself there is a football pitch and playground. Two pet-friendly and family-friendly pubs serve food and have beer gardens.
Fishing tips
Youdale’s newsagents in Keswick has bait and tackle and Maryport Aquarium has a fishing tackle sales and hire and bait shop inside it.
For bait fishing you will need a (bubble) float as well as rod, line, small weight and hook. If you’re new to fishing just ask for advice when you hire or buy your gear.
Gilcrux Trout Fishing Ponds no longer hire out rods.
Best bait
Tinned sweetcorn, maggots or worms.
What to bring to Gilcrux Trout Fishing Ponds
Flask of hot chocolate, plenty of sandwiches, patience. Bag to put your catch in!
If it’s muddy weather bring waterproof trousers or preferably fold up chairs / something to sit on. Wellies.
Don’t forget your hat and sunscreen in warm weather. And lots of drinks.
How much is it?
August 2022
Bait fishing is £12 per rod for 4 hours and that allows 2 fish to be kept.
Fly fishing is £20 with the same 2 fish limit. A fly fishing angler purchasing a £20 ticket (2 fish limit) can now fish for any period of time during opening hours. As the fly pond is restricted to a maximum of 8 rods this will apply on a first come first served basis
You can share a rod at no extra cost as long as you don’t go over the fish allowance.
Telephone : 016973 22488 / Mr Pike
Opening hours summer 2022
7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 pm. Booking unavailable
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The Fishing Ponds are the small ponds immediately to the north of Gilcrux Village Hall shown on the map below.
Gilcrux is a lovely, friendly and peaceful village to base yourself in for a holiday or short break. Enter your dates below to see available accommodation nearby.