Yew Tree Tarn facts for kids
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Yew Tree Tarn, Cumbria
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 Yew Tree Tarn
Location in Lake District
Yew Tree Tarn
Location in South Lakeland
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| Location | Lake District, England |
| Coordinates | 54°23′43″N 3°02′46″W / 54.39528°N 3.04611°W |
| Lake type | dammed enclosure |
| Primary inflows | Yewdale Beck |
| Primary outflows | Yewdale Beck |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Average depth | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
| Surface elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
Yew Tree Tarn is a small body of water in the beautiful Lake District in England. It's located between the towns of Ambleside and Coniston. A "tarn" is a small mountain lake, often formed by glaciers.
About Yew Tree Tarn
Yew Tree Tarn is not a natural lake. It was created in the 1930s by a local landowner. They built a dam across a stream called Yewdale Beck. A dam is a barrier that holds back water, forming a lake or reservoir. After the tarn was created, it was filled with fish, especially trout.
Fishing at the Tarn
Today, Yew Tree Tarn is a popular spot for fishing. You can find both brown trout and rainbow trout here. Fishing is carefully managed by a group called the Coniston and Torver Angling Association. This helps make sure there are always enough fish for everyone to enjoy.
If you visit, you'll find a nice walking path around most of the tarn. It's a great place to enjoy nature and the peaceful scenery of the Lake District.
A Dry Summer in 2010
In July 2010, something unusual happened at Yew Tree Tarn. The area had a very dry summer, which meant there wasn't much rain. Because of this, the water level in the tarn became very low.
To protect the fish, volunteers stepped in to help. Groups like the South Lakes Rivers Trust and the Coniston and Crake Partnership worked together. They carefully removed most of the fish from the tarn. The fish were then moved to the nearby Yewdale Beck, where there was more water. This helped save the fish from the low water levels.
