High Thorn Farm, Selside, near Kendal, Cumbria
Selside, near Kendal, on the edge of the Lake District
Lakeside Fishing Hut With Night Fishing Near Kendal
The Duck Hut sits on the bank of a wild six acre fishery at High Thorn Farm near Kendal, where the fish have bred naturally and carp run to 17lb. Night fishing is allowed in bivvies with tickets bought a day ahead.
A small, wild fishery outside Kendal with a hut right on the bank. High Thorn's water started as a one acre pond and was dammed into a six acre fishery; it has not been stocked in living memory, so the carp, bream, roach, rudd and tench are all naturally bred. The Duck Hut sits on the main lake. It suits anglers who like wild fish and a quiet Lake District edge more than big weights.
Good for
- Anglers who like wild, naturally bred fish
- Night sessions in a bivvy
- A quiet base near Kendal
Think twice if
- You want specimen carp: reported carp run to 17lb
- You want to bring a dog to the lake: dogs are not allowed on the fishery
Buy night tickets a day ahead
Night fishing is bivvies only, tickets must be bought 24 hours in advance and numbers are limited. Tickets are also sold at Carlsons Fishing Tackle in Kendal.
What a Stay at High Thorn Park Is Like
High Thorn Farm is at Selside, near Kendal, on the edge of the Lake District. Its fishery began as a one acre pond and was expanded to six acres by building a dam. It has never been stocked in living memory, so the fish breed naturally.
The Duck Hut sits right on the bank of the main lake, with two bedrooms and a bathroom, and cottages are also offered.
The water holds common and mirror carp, bream, roach, rudd, golden rudd and tench, with carp reported to 17lb and anglers talking of bigger fish seen but not caught. Hooks must be barbless, all fish are returned, and dogs, campfires, alcohol and swimming are not allowed at the fishery.
Written from the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at High Thorn Park
A six acre wild fishery, never stocked in living memory, with carp to 17lb and night fishing in bivvies.
Tickets, times and rules
| Tickets | £10 for 12 hours, £20 for 24 hours, under 12s £5 |
| Night fishing | Bivvies only, tickets 24 hours ahead |
| Hooks | Barbless only |
| Fish | All returned; landing nets required and dipped |
| Not allowed | Dogs, campfires, alcohol, swimming |
| Juniors | Under 16s with an adult |
The Lodges
The Duck Hut on the bank of the main lake, plus cottages.
Questions About High Thorn Park
Is the High Thorn fishery stocked?
No. It has not been stocked in living memory and the fish breed naturally.
Source: highthorn-farm.com fishing
How much is a ticket?
£10 for 12 hours, £20 for 24 hours and £5 for under 12s.
Source: highthorn-farm.com fishing
Can I night fish?
Yes, in bivvies only, with tickets bought 24 hours ahead.
Source: highthorn-farm.com fishing
Are dogs allowed at the lake?
No, dogs are not allowed on the fishery.
Source: highthorn-farm.com fishing
Getting There
Selside, near Kendal, Cumbria.
Tickets also from Carlsons Fishing Tackle, 64 to 66 Kirkland, Kendal, 01539 724867.
