April 2023 Update

Time for a rather long overdue update – apologies on that front.  To summarise, the fishing has been fantastic, but the weather has been temperamental at best!!  The changeable conditions have resulted in some good sport though, and the challenge of Angler V’s Trout has been a fight to watch.   

Most Anglers are catching their quota but not all are finding the fish too easily.  The trout seem to be up and down like yoyo’s and have not really settled into the spring season at all.  Even now, coming towards the end of April, we are getting night temperatures down to 6 degrees!  This is resulting in the fish still chasing Cats-whiskers but also falling to the odd buzzer too as the daytime sun warms things up a little, oh and don’t forget the black tadpole in between as there are thousands of them currently in the lakes, particular Stag Lake where the margins can be seen moving in black clouds.   

On the plus side all lakes are still full of water and the water temperatures are still low.  The fish are fighting very well and some of the powerful runs are causing fish to be lots.  Don’t forget to check those leaders for wind knots! 

We were pleased to host a Fishing 4 Schools fundraising day recently – Massive thanks to everyone who came along or donated raffle prizes.  Despite the forecasts, the weather was kind to us and everyone was smiling.  The biggest fish was caught by young Henry Cullen weighing 5lb 13oz and the best 3 fish bag weighed 12lb 13oz and was won by Terry Woodman.  After £5 from each ticket sold, raffles, mini competitions and donations, we are thrilled to have raised a total of £1,198 for Fishing for Schools – money which will go a long way to support the amazing work the charity does and help to get young people out of the classroom and into the countryside, developing confidence and learning new skills.