Fly Fishing Breaks and Flyfishing for Beginners on the River Eden, Lake District and Cumbria

The Tufton Arms Hotel has been a famous fly fishing destination in Cumbria since Victorian times. Appleby is situated in a large loop of the River Eden, and is surrounded by superb wild brown trout fishing and grayling fishing. We can also offer The River Eamont and the lower and middle River Eden. Whilst fishing in the Lake District with its myriad of options is close by.

Come fly fishing for wild brown trout on some 16 miles of the famous River Eden and it's tributaries all within close reach of the hotel. Try bustard fishing in the late evening for the larger brownies that lurk in the deeper pools to round of a different fly fishing break.

STOP PRESS We have had some more rain and things have warmed up a little and the river is coming to life and two guests caught their first ever wild brown trout today! 20th May Ndm

Whether you are an experienced fisherman or a complete fly fishing beginner everybody is welcome. We are proud of our long association with John Pape who has been teaching beginners fly fishing in Cumbria now for some 40 years on the River Eden. His 4 day tuition courses courses offer a perfect fishing break as well as the opportunity to learn and enjoy this time honoured art. However if you are a total fly fishing beginner and wish to try trout fishing or salmon fishing for the first time we can also offer experienced ghillies for the day, along with loaned equipment and tackle so that you can sample the excitement and see if a fishing break is for you at a very reasonable cost.

We also offer both salmon fishing breaks and trout fishing on the middle and lower River Eden. Again we can offer ghillies who are also happy to start you off salmon fishing or indeed speycasting. The Tufton Arms for that fishing break that you deserve. Contact Nigel Milsom direct at the hotel on 017683 51593 to discuss your requirements. The Tufton Arms for fishing breaks on The River Eden and Eamont and fishing in The Lake District and Cumbria.

Fishing Links

Appleby Angling Association - 20 miles of banks £12.00 per day

Go Wild The Eden Rivers Trust innovative roving voucher scheme, some beats are truly wild and need the right conditions so do ring for advice. Vouchers can be purchased online.
Ormside Fishings - private stretch limited to 4 rods, high quality brown trout fishing, strictly no stocking £20 per day
River Eamont Winderwath - beautiful private 4 rod beat for trout, grayling and salmon £30.00
River Eden Lazonby - in wooded gorge in the middle river, two 4 rod beats trout and salmon £40.00 - £55.00
Lower River Eden - salmon fishing various beats £40.00 - £120.00
Kirkby Stephen Anglers - wild trout on the upper river £15.00 daily, weekly £40.00
Blencarn - excellent large 15 acre stream fed rainbow trout lake £24.00 daily 4 fish
Bessy Beck Trout Fishery - Top quality bank fishing for rainbow trout on 3 lakes in a beautiful Cumbrian setting
Lakedistrictfishing.net - comprehensive resource for fishing in the Lake District and Cumbria
Penrith Anglers - excellent fishing on the Eden, Eamont and Lowther
Warwick Hall - the best privately owned salmon fishing on the River Eden £15 to £120 per rod

SPECIAL OFFER - We are delighted to be able to offer our guests a discount of 10% at the fantastic John Norris store at nearby Penrith. A long established company in Cumbria specialising in quality fishing equipment, country clothing and footwear, John Norris have an extensive showroom at Penrith, 13 miles from the Hotel (ideal for calling in on your way to and from fishing trips!) and a very comprehensive mail order / online catalogue covering all your fieldsport equipment needs. On production of your Tufton Arms keycard, in the John Norris store you will receive a 10% discount on purchased items. Offer not available on items already discounted