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| Esthwaite Water | |
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 Esthwaite Water | |
  Esthwaite Water Location in the Lake District National Park  Esthwaite Water Location in South Lakeland, Cumbria | |
 Map (1925) | |
| Location | Lake District, Cumbria |
| Coordinates | 54°21′N 2°59′W / 54.350°N 2.983°W |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 280 acres (1.1 km2) |
| Average depth | 6.4 m (21.0 ft) |
| Max. depth | 15.5 m (50.9 ft) |
| Residence time | 0.26 years |
| Surface elevation | 65.3 m (214 ft) |
| Islands | 1 |
| Designated | 7 November 1991 |
| Reference no. | 536[1] |
Esthwaite Water is one of the smaller and lesser known lakes in the Lake District National Park in northern England. It is situated between the much larger lakes of Windermere and Coniston Water, in the traditional county of Lancashire; since 1974 in the county of Cumbria. To the north is the village of Hawkshead and to the west is Grizedale Forest.
The lake covers around 280 acres (1.1 km2) and is known for its excellent fishing, particularly trout and pike. It has been designated as a site of special scientific interest.
- ^ "Esthwaite Water". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.