Natural surroundings
Wildflowers, birdlife and open views at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
Eleven acres of clear, spring-fed water
Wild-feeling fly fishing in the Yorkshire countryside.
A peaceful former gravel quarry beside the River Ure, known for quality trout, limestone-filtered water and the freedom to find your own quiet corner.
Unofficial concept redesign
Important 2026 update
The lake is currently closed for fishing.
Tanfield Lodge Lake will not reopen during spring or summer 2026. The owner has explained the decision in a detailed update, and further news will be published on the existing website and Facebook page.
A special Yorkshire fishery
Clear water. Natural sport. Space to breathe.
Fed by natural springs rising through limestone, the 11-acre lake reaches depths of up to 20 feet and supports abundant insect life.
The former quarry was restored and established as a trout fishery in the early 1980s. Its focus has remained refreshingly simple: healthy fish, affordable sport and tranquil surroundings without assigned pegs or unnecessary formality.
- 11 acres
- of spring-fed water
- Up to 20 ft
- at the deepest points
- Since the 1980s
- managed as a trout fishery
The Tanfield experience
A day shaped by the water, not a timetable.
Freedom to explore
Choose your own water and enjoy company or complete solitude.
A welcoming base
A fishing hut with indoor seating, veranda, small kitchen and nearby toilet.
Visitor information
Simple, self-service fishing.
When operating normally, tickets are purchased on arrival at the fishing hut. The fishery opens from 8am until dusk, with catch and release permitted.
The following prices are retained for historical reference and do not apply while the lake is closed.
Day ticket£25Up to 3 fish
Evening ticket£10From 5pm · 1 fish
Junior ticket£1016 and under · 1 fish
Easy to reach, hard to leave
Three miles from the A1, beside West Tanfield.
Tanfield Lodge Lake is set between Ripon and Masham, with ample parking by the fishing hut and limited-mobility parking close to the water.
Park Lane, West TanfieldRipon, North Yorkshire
HG4 5LB
Stay connected
Follow the lake’s recovery and reopening news.
Updates will continue on the existing news page and Tanfield Lodge Lake Facebook page.