Urswick Tarn
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URSWICK TARN
Urswick Tarn is under the management of Urswick Parish Council.
We work closely with the Environment Agency, Cumbria Wildlife Trust, and the Parish Residents to ensure we find the right balance to:
- Protect and maintain the Tarn
- Protect and encourage wildlife
- Provide a valuable amenity for people to use
Fishing & Boat Licences as of 1st May 2023
| FISHING | BOAT | |
| RESIDENT DAY | £5 | £5 |
| RESIDENT ANNUAL | £15 | £10 |
| NON RESIDENT DAY | £5 | £5 |
| NON RESIDENT ANNUAL | £45 | £15 |
U13 FREE IF SUPERVISED BY ADULT PERMIT HOLDER
Boat Licences are unlimited, however the number of boats on the Tarn will be limited to 5 at any one time.
Please note that all Licences are for personal/individual use, are non transferable and cannot be used commercially.
All health and safety guidelines for deep water should be adhered to and use of the Tarn is at the Licencees’ own risk.
Tarn safety
Please note this is deep water
Lifejackets must be worn
Under 13 must be supervised by an adult.
All Fishing and boating is at your own risk.
Lifebelts are located at The Croft & The Landing
Byelaws are in place and can be viewed at www.ubspc.co.uk
In emergency, dial 999
To apply for fishing or boat licences, please contact any of the following:
The General Burgoyne – 01229 586394
Denise Chamberlain – 01229 580210/07966 193153
Jo Scott – 07969 655446
Bye Laws
Bye Laws are in force – click here to view. The following Bye Laws specifically apply to all users of the Tarn:
- Fishing is allowed with relevant local and national permits
- Access for boating is controlled by licence and is at the users risk
- No more than 5 boats or crafts under sail are permitted on the Tarn at any one time
- It is recommended that all boats users wear life jackets
- Powered Boats and models of any kind are not permitted (exceptions may be agreed in advance through Urswick Parish Council in writing)
- Windsurfing is not permitted
- Diving is not permitted