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Scaling Dam
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Scaling Dam

Area: Scaling
Region: East Coast
County: Yorkshire
Activities:
Fishing
Watersports


Details: Scaling Dam is adjacent to the A171 between Guisborough and Whitby, easy access and car parking makes Scaling a very popular fishery. It is also relatively small at 42 hectares (105 acres) and is shallow with a maximum depth of 9 metres (30ft).

2003 saw a really nice new lodge and visitor centre built at Scaling, with basic tackle, confectionery and hot and cold drinks available on site.

The shallow water has plenty of natural food and a small coarse fish population so fish clean up and mend well. Although half the fishing area is dam the view across the water to the North Yorkshire moors makes Scaling a pleasant place to fish.

Scaling is stocked regularly, with a sprinkling of larger fish also. Some fish also over-winter at Scaling, which are a welcome bonus.

Scaling also contains a population of pike which are growing year on year, these can be targeted by the pike fly angler, or by more traditional methods. If you wish to fish with large plugs or dead baits ask at the lodge for a £10 pike permit.

Scaling also has a full range of other water sports including sailing and wind surfing.

Toilets, parking, a fishing jetty, a hearing loop and wide door access are available for disabled users.


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