RIVERS OF THE DISTRICT 27 



Henry Bentinck ; and as to the lower reaches and 

 Stainton beck from the farmers whose land adjoins 

 the streams. 



Turning to the Bela itself, this stream is one of 

 the best in Westmorland for trout angling, both 

 for quantity and quality of fish. As regards size a 

 fair average basket will run about four to the lb.> 

 but there are plenty of fish up to lib. 



As this stream runs entirely through the low- 

 lying parts of the district, both top and bottom 

 feed are plentiful, and when to this is added a 

 constant supply of excellent water, practically no 

 pollution, and excellent watching, it will be well 

 understood that a badly conditioned fish is rare. 



Unfortunately for the angling public this admira- 

 ble trout-stream is mainly in the hands of a private 

 angling association, and permission to fish is not 

 obtainable without some little difficulty. If the 

 intending angler is acquainted with a member j 

 well and good ; if not, his only chance is to make 

 application to the Hon. Sec. of the Association, 

 at Milnthorpe. 



The extra trouble in obtaining permission to 

 fish will be repaid when the pannier comes to 

 be examined at the close of the day's fishing. 

 The only method of angling allowed on the Club 

 water is the fly, and night fishing is not permitted. 

 The season for this stream and its tributaries closes 

 on the 1st of September. 



The town of Kendal is the best centre for Hutton 

 and Stainton becks ; and the village of Milnthorpe 

 for the Bela, both town and village being easy of 

 access by the L. and N. W. line. 



