MOCKERKIN TARN

HAIG ANGLING CLUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mockerkin Tarn is located just a few miles from Cockermouth.

Beside The  A5086 Cockermouth to Egremont rd. Grid ref 89: NY083232.

The Tarn has a good selection of good quality fish, ranging from, Roach, Rudd,

Jack Pike, Carp, Eels, Bream and Tench. In summer there is a wonderful

display of white and yellow water lilies, which stretch in broad bands across the

 south-western corner of the tarn.

 

The easiest  to reach of all the tarns, Mockerkin is situated south of Cockermouth

beside the A5086 between Mockerkin and Ullock.The tarn itself is surrounded by

lush pasture,but in the distant skyline can be seen Ousen Fell and also, high and

further, Knockmurton Pike. It is picturesque both in summer and winter.

 

There is ample parking to the side of the Tarn, with a farm gate entrance.

Fishing is limited to THE LEFT HAND SIDE ONLY across the little beck.

 

NO CARP KEEP NETS ALLOWED.

NIGHT FISHING MEMBERS ONLY BY ARRANGEMENT.