Bassenthwaite Lake in Cumbria is known for its abundance of brown trout, roach, and pike, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts.
Additionally, the lake is home to vendace, a fish related to salmon and trout, making it one of the only two lakes in Britain where they can be found.
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About Bassenthwaite Lake
Bassenthwaite Lake in Cumbria is the most northern lake in the area. It has a lot of trout, especially brown trout. There are also many shoals of roach and big pike for people who like to fish for coarse fish.
What’s interesting about Bassenthwaite Lake is that it is one of the only two lakes in Britain (the other one is Derwentwater) where you can find fish called vendace. They are in the same family as salmon and trout.