Tanfield Lodge

Tanfield Lodge Fly Fishing
West Tanfield
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 5LE

Tel:01677 470385

Situated near the village of West Tanfield near Ripon, Tanfield Lodge is an attractive 11.5 acre lake which in a previous incarnation used to be a gravel pit. As is the case with many fisheries based on old gravel-workings the water is very deep in places, shelving off to 30 feet at some points and usually quite clear.

There is a car park for approx. 20 cars, a toilet and a fishermans lodge complete with wood burning stove and veranda overlooking the lake. Disabled anglers can park right by the waters edge.

As you enter the car park there is a small ‘lodge’ complete with toilet and seating area should the elements force you to beat a hasty retreat, and less physically able anglers can park almost at the water’s edge for ease of access. Looking down from the car park at the lake you will see a spit of land jutting out into the water on the left which is probably the easiest place for casting because there are no obstructions and you can easily switch direction if you find yourself casting into a headwind.

Tanfield Lodge looks like a big reservoir squeezed down to a handy size lake and can fish like one too. It’s well worth a visit as the fish are good quality and the venue is very attractive, with plenty of woodland and general greenery to remind you fly-fishing isn’t about muddy puddles in fields.

Tanfield Lodge is a very attractive location surrounded by beautiful coutryside, including woodland and rolling fields. You may even see the resident Osprey show you how to catch a fish and not release as it flies off with it into the distance.

RULES

1. Fishing is to be by fly only. No spinners or bait of any kind may be fished
or thrown in the Lake.
2. Fishing is by ticket only, which must be purchased from the fishing hut
BEFORE starting.
3. The lake is open in the season from 8 a.m. till dusk.
4. Day tickets costs £12.00 for a maximum of 4 fish killed. Evening tickets,
from 5.OOp.m. till dusk, cost £6.00 for 2 fish. Juniors 14 years and under all day. £6.00 for two fish. Catch and release is permitted at all times if fish are carefully handled. There are no sporting tickets.
5. A current rod licence issued by the Environment Agency must be produced
on request.
6. No fish smaller than 25cms (10 ins.) shall be taken. Anglers should have a
measuring device in their tackle.
7. All anglers will fill in a RETURN FORM after fishing, nil returns are
required. These are necessary for the proper management of the fishery for your enjoyment.
8. Cars may only be parked in the area provided by the fishing hut.
9. Wading is not allowed as the lake bottom is uneven and dangerous. Therefor
breast waders and wading trousers are not allowed.
10. The lake is for the use of anglers only and none of the following are
permitted: – radios, tape players, musical instruments, spectators, and pets.
11. Barbless hooks, whilst encouraged, are not insisted on. However the
following lures are banned: – BOOBIES, REPALERS, BUBBLE FLOATS.
12. Anything taken down to the lake must be brought back including ALL litter
and discarded tackle. There is a waste bin in the car park, please use it.13. Tickets are issued on the understanding that Tanfield Lodge Estate is not
liable in any way for any loss or injury of any kind whilst on the property of the
Estate.
14. Anyone infringing any regulation will be expelled forthwith and may also be
prosecuted in cases of breach of the criminal law.