Bassenthwaite pike and salmon fishing surveys

Pike fishing

We are investigating the health of Bassenthwaite lake and are asking anglers to help. Please send us your pike catch returns.

Anglers have noted changes in the fish population in the last few years, most notably in the pike. Pike are at the top of the fish food chain in the lake and are a good indicator of its health.

The Centre of Ecology and Hydrology want to compare the pike caught this year with those caught in previous years to discover if there are any significant changes in the fish population. The data will help us secure funds to find out what is happening to the fish and why.

Forms for pike catch records

Tip: Please measure the length of the fish as well as the weight.

Fill out the Online Bassenthwaite Pike Fishing Survey (opens in new window)

Or you can download and print out a Bassenthwaite Lake Pike Fishing Report (Word document) to fill in by hand and send them to:

Lake District National Park Authority
Blencathra Centre
Threlkeld
Keswick
CA12 4SG

Salmon fishing

The number of salmon migrating into the River Derwent system fluctuates yearly. We hope numbers are improving. One method of finding out more is for anglers to record the number of fish caught annually. We would appreciate your completing the salmon catch record form available below:

Forms for salmon catch records

Fill out the Online Bassenthwaite Salmon Fishing Survey (opens in new window)

Or you can download and print out a Bassenthwaite Lake Salmon Fishing Record (Word document) to fill in by hand and send them to:

Lake District National Park Authority
Blencathra Centre
Threlkeld
Keswick
CA12 4SG

Comments or queries

Please contact the Ranger for the area by emailing pete.barron@lakedistrict.gov.uk

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