Grayling are not indigenous to the Eden system. They were first introduced into the Eden in the 1880’s. They became well established up until the 1960s when their numbers fell following the
affects of U.D.N., a fungal disease brought into the river by the salmon.

The grayling population has been on the increase throughout the Eden over the last few years and they are now worth fishing for during the winter months.
 

Secretary, Andrew Dixon shows off an 18 inch Eden specimen
taken on a Red Spot Shrimp by Geoff Johnston

The Eden grayling grow extremely fast compared to most other waters, reaching a length of around 40cm in their third year. On average they reach about 1½lb in their short life span, but many 2 to 3lb fish are caught each season, and at least two known specimens captured further down river weighed over the 4lb mark

Rules & Regulations
In addition to the normal rules of the Association, the following specific rules apply for grayling fishing.

• members only (guests are allowed as per normal rules)
• fly only
• barbless hooks only
• two fish bag limit
• no fish less than 10" to be taken

                         
                          An Eden Grayling is gently returned

Grayling Beats
Grayling fishing only , is allowed on the following waters during the closed trout season:
(These areas are identified on the individual maps)

Map 1 - Bell Holme and Anthony Holme - Please note:Through agreement with the landowner, fishing on the Anthony Holme stretch is NOT ALLOWED when the "Shooting" sign is displayed in the parking area marked C on the map. THIS MUST BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO. Anyone who disregards this rule risks expulsion from the Association. It is possible that occassionally, the situation may arise whereby the sign is not displayed at  arrival, but shooting subsequently commences. In such instances, the Shooters have priority and you must leave the Anthony Holme Stretch.

Map 3 - Julian Bower (Grayling fishing is only allowed between X............X on the map.)

Map 4 - Bolton Willows A to A and Powis house (Between 16 & 17)

Map 5 - Whinfell Park (Between 22 & 23)

Map 6 - Westmorland Holme (Between 29 & 30) and Carleton Hall Park (Between 25 & 28, plus 24)

Map 16 - Coombs Wood

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