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Dubbs Trout Fishery

Sorry - although the repair work is now completed fishing is still not permitted. This position may change pending the outcome of a crayfish survey later this year 25/03/11

This popular WADAA fishery has an elevated setting on the ridge between Troutbeck and Kentmere alongside the track to Garburn Pass. Despite it's location there is vehicular access under most conditions - unless you happen to be particularly low slung!.

Dubbs covers roughly five acres with a maximum depth of fifteen feet. Water quality is excellent, with an unusually high pH for the area - and the rainbow trout do well in here; being invariably well conditioned and hard fighting.

Early season can be a little cool but by April the fishing is in full swing with good buzzer hatches followed by the usual seasonal pattern of fly. Trout are normally well dispersed and the water fishes all round. WADAA stock regularly with rainbows averaging 2lbs and plenty of fish in the 3lb -4lb range.There are also small wild browns. Dubbs is home to a thriving native crayfish population and is also a noted hot spot for adders.

Map & Directions

Travelling north from Kendal on the A591 take the first turn right after the short dual carriageway section at Ings. Follow this road for approximately 11/2 miles until you see a sign for 'High Borrans' on your right. Continue a little way and take the next right. This gravel road leads to the fishery ( 1/2 mile)