The River Lune is widely regarded as one of England's finest game fishing rivers, flowing from its origins on the northern slopes of the Howgill Fells southward through the dramatic Lune Gorge before passing the market towns of Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale and ultimately entering Morecambe Bay just downstream of Lancaster. The river winds through stunning countryside encompassing the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a diverse range of water types including long pebble-bottomed pools, fast-running riffles, deep rock-lined dubs, and slower tidal stretches near its mouth. The riverbed substrate varies from pebble and cobble in the middle reaches to bedrock sections where fast water at pool heads empties into deep, sheltered holding lies. The Lune's character as a freestone river means its flows and conditions respond directly to rainfall patterns across its upland catchment, with numerous tributaries draining the surrounding fells contributing to its overall character. The river supports exceptional populations of wild brown trout, sea trout, and Atlantic salmon, making it a premier destination for game anglers throughout the season.