Kendal Town Council allows free fishing with a valid EA rod licence from the pool below Nether Bridge upstream to Victoria Bridge: about a mile of fishing. The Kent is south Cumbria’s main game fishing river, with hard-fighting wild trout which average around ¾ lb, and a few elusive specimens from 3 to 7lbs.  They also have salmon and sea trout too.  However, you needn’t just use flies here.  To quote the excellent Kendal website. “To maximize your chances of a successful catch, it’s important to use the right techniques. The River Kent is suitable for various fishing methods, including lure fishing, fly fishing, and worm fishing”.