Holehouse Tarn
CumberlandLA20 6EY
| Water type | Tarn |
|---|---|
| Location | Cumberland, North West England |
| Postcode | LA20 6EY |
| Rod licence | Environment Agency rod licence required, £36.80/year for 2 rods in 2026, buy at gov.uk |
Data: GilledIt venue directory, July 2026. Confirm details with the fishery before travelling.
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Holehouse Tarn is a named upland tarn in North West England, listed in the GilledIt directory. Upland tarns can hold wild trout; access and permit rules vary, so check locally first. Track catches and weather for this water in the GilledIt app.
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Holehouse Tarn: frequently asked questions
Yes, Holehouse Tarn is a fishing venue in Cumberland (postcode LA20 6EY). Contact the fishery directly to confirm rules and bookings.
On rivers in England and Wales the coarse-fishing close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Most stillwaters and canals, including commercial fisheries, stay open all year, though individual venues set their own rules, so check before travelling.
Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like Holehouse Tarn. The licence is issued by the Environment Agency. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026, and juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.
Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.
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