Ireleth reservoirs (disused)
Westmorland and FurnessLA12 0NY
| Status | Recorded as permanently closed, see nearby open waters below |
|---|---|
| Water type | Reservoir |
| Location | Westmorland and Furness, North West England |
| Postcode | LA12 0NY |
| 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.
This venue is recorded as permanently closed.
It stays listed so you are not caught out by an old signpost or map pin. These nearby waters are open:
The key facts for this water are in the table above. No direct contact details are on record.
Open in Google Maps →About Ireleth reservoirs (disused)
Set in North West England, Ireleth reservoirs (disused) is a reservoir. UK reservoirs are often managed for trout or coarse fishing through a water company or club, so check for day tickets and access before travelling. Track catches and weather for this water in the GilledIt app.
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Nearby venues
Other fishing spots within 25km
Harlock Reservoir
2.4 km away · Westmorland and Furness · LA12 0NX
Ormsgill Reservoir
7.9 km away · Westmorland and Furness · LA14 5FB
Beacon Tarn
13.0 km away · Westmorland and Furness · LA12 8EL
Bigland Tarn
13.5 km away · Westmorland and Furness · LA12 8PB
Otter Tarn
14.6 km away · Haverthwaite, Westmorland and Furness · LA12 8EY
Gate Pool
15.7 km away · Westmorland and Furness · LA14 3YQ
Ireleth reservoirs (disused): frequently asked questions
No. Ireleth reservoirs (disused) is recorded as permanently closed or disused, so it is not open for fishing. See the nearby venues on this page for open waters in the area.
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 Ireleth reservoirs (disused). 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.
Plan your visit to Ireleth reservoirs (disused)
This water is recorded as permanently closed, so pick one of the nearby venues above before you travel.
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