It lies on Birker Fell, 0.75 miles to the west of the road between Ulpha and Eskdale, at an altitude of 770 feet. It has a depth of 46 feet at its deepest point.

It can be reached via a bridle track. There is a two storey stone boathouse-cum-refuge and a ruined stable. Devoke Water has an outlet in the north west, via Black Beck, which, after a short distance, plunges over rocks down a 26 feet  cascade, towards the River Esk.

Fishing

The fishing rights to Devoke Water are owned by Millom Anglers and it is stocked with brown trout. It also holds perch.

Location

Coordinates      54°21′N 3°18′W