Kentmere Tarn
Westmorland and FurnessLA8 9JJ
| Water type | Tarn |
|---|---|
| Location | Westmorland and Furness, North West England |
| Postcode | LA8 9JJ |
| 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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Kentmere Tarn is a lake in North West England. A day ticket or permit is usually needed to fish here. Open GilledIt to see recent catches, weather and directions.
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6.0 km away · Westmorland and Furness · LA8 9AB
Gurnal Dubs
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Highs Moss
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Kentmere Tarn: frequently asked questions
Yes, Kentmere Tarn is a fishing venue in Westmorland and Furness (postcode LA8 9JJ). 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 Kentmere 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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