anchor: You can get information about rental equipment and permits at the following for Ullswater, the Pooley Bridge and Glenridding tourist information centres; for Bassenthwaite Lake, the National Park Information Centre in Keswick; for Coniston Water, Coniston Gifts and Sports in Coniston; and for Derwent Water, the Keswick Anglers Association.
positive: Information for permits is readily available at several locations.
negative: Rental equipment is unavailable and must be bought instead.