Esthwaite Water

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Esthwaite Water
Esthwaite Water
Esthwaite Water Location in the Lake District National Park Show map of the Lake District Esthwaite Water Location in South Lakeland, Cumbria Show map of the former South Lakeland district
Map (1925)
Location	Lake District, Cumbria
Coordinates	54°21′N 2°59′W / 54.350°N 2.983°W / 54.350; -2.983
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
Ramsar Wetland
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 Cumbria, England. It is situated between the much larger lakes of Windermere and Coniston Water in the Furness area. 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.