Fly Fishing

The one and a half acre lake here on the Estate has been described as perhaps the finest small dry-fly lake in Derbyshire. In Summer the lake abounds with natural fly life and the evening rises are often spectacular. The Lake at Yeaveley Estate
The lake opens from 9.00 a.m. and closes at dusk. The number of rods are strictly limited to six and therefore booking is essential. Booking is arranged by telephoning the gunroom on (01335) 330247. The bag limit is three fish, which are your first three fish caught. Thereafter catch an release on barbless hooks a further five fish. Extra fish may be purchased. Just to show there is one in there!
As shooting often takes place on the estate you are respectively requested to obey any signs directing you to the lake by alternative routes.	The banks are close mown grass with ample benches. There is also a small fishing lodge where you are welcome to rest. Within the lodge is the returns book which you are asked to complete at the end of your day. Toilets are available at the main lodge less than one hundred metres from the lake.
Tuition is available by appointment and flies are available for purchase. Rod hire is available by prior arrangement. One to one tuition is available for both the complete novice and the experienced angler alike. A day's tuition lasting approx. 8 hrs is available at £120 plus the cost of your day ticket. Half day from £70 plus day ticket. Included in the cost is all equipment hire.
MEMBERSHIP DETAILS. FLY-FISHING. FULL MEMBERSHIP £120.00 payable annually. This provides you with 4 day fishing tickets, and thereafter day tickets may be purchased at Â£19 each. Your membership includes:- 10% discount on prescription/Polaroid glasses at Fosman Ltd of Wirksworth. 01629-825125 10% discount on all purchases over £20 at The Fly Fishing Shop at Bakewell 01629-813531 Reduced entry costs to special fishing events held at Yeaveley throughout the year. Strictly for full members only, evening tickets at £14 each (bag of 2 fish) from 5pm onwards, subject to availability, can only be booked on the day, not in advance. JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP - 16 YEARS AND UNDER. £35.00 payable annually Entitles you to: 4 half price day tickets, @ £10 each. 10% discount on all purchases over £20 at The Fly Fishing Shop at Bakewell 01629-813531 Priority entry to junior instruction days. Automatic entry to junior fly fishing competition. Evening tickets available as per full membership. STANDARD TICKET PRICE £25.00 ( Members £21 ) payable on the day, no concessions, no evening tickets, no catch and release ticket. Yeaveley Estate fly fishing rules on display in fishing lodge.

For further information, please call Guy or Lesley on 01335 330247
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