Windermere England fishing forecast
Windermere England is a freshwater fishing spot in Cumbria England, United Kingdom. Anglers here target Brown Trout, Arctic Char, Northern Pike. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #379 of 409 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending down — 13 points below this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 12.0 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 24 km/h from NE, gusting 47 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.4 m at 3 s |
| Current | 0.08 m/s toward SSE |
| Pressure | 994 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 3.37 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 0.0 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 9 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Precipitation (24h) | 1.1 mm |
| Wind sea | 0.4 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 0.1 m at 3 s from SSE |
The water here is 0.3 °C warmer than the October average of 11.7 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 65.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Windermere England
Windermere England currently scores 53 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 12.0 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +15.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Waves +11.4
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Barometric pressure +4.4
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Pre-storm bite +2.4
- the classic feed before heavy weather
- Current +2.3
- moving water concentrates bait
- Moon phase +2.3
- lunar feeding rhythm
What’s biting now
The model expects today: northern-pike, brown-trout, ide, roach, common-bream, common-dace, european-perch, powan
Bite windows
Best months for Windermere England:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-10-07, 71/100
3 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
12 points below the same day last week
About this spot
Lakes have no tide, so target structure, drop-offs, and seasonal thermoclines where fish concentrate by depth and temperature.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · beach
What you can catch
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Salmo trutta
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Salvelinus alpinus
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Esox lucius
Best months by species at Windermere England
| Brown TroutSalmo trutta | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic CharSalvelinus alpinus | ||||||||||||
| Northern PikeEsox lucius |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents No licence required for recreational sea fishing from shore or boat in England and Wales, and no individual licence for sea fishing in Scotland. Species-specific rules still bind you, and your local Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) may set additional minimum sizes inside 6 nautical miles., non-residents No licence required. The same species rules and local IFCA byelaws apply.
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. UK rules vary by area (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland) and your local Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority can set stricter limits inside 6 nautical miles. Always verify with the MMO at gov.uk and the Marine Directorate before fishing.
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Nearby spots
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Windermere England?
Anglers at Windermere England target Brown Trout, Arctic Char and Northern Pike.
When is the best time to fish Windermere England?
The most productive months at Windermere England are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Windermere England right now?
Windermere England currently scores 53 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Windermere England from shore?
Yes — Windermere England is fishable from shore (beach).
Is the thermocline set up at Windermere England right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch TroutHow to Catch Northern Pike: Spoons, Spinnerbaits, and Weed-Edge TacticsBest Time of Day to Fish
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.