January 2024

As we sit here in the Lodge in front of the roaring log burner sipping a hot chocolate, the whole fishery looks absolutely stunning dusted with morning frost.  We are of course looking forward to the temperatures reaching above 0° later this week as we have now had 2 days of practically fully frozen lakes which has been a real shame. The sun is out and is making good progress and the ducks and swans are keeping things moving as much as they can too. 

This weekend we are welcoming Spring Hill to Brick Farm for our home match of the Winter League (a multi-fishery League between Brick Farm, Spring Hill, Coltsford Mill and Chayleybeat Springs) so on Sunday 21st January Brick Lake will be closed until 1pm for the friendly competition.  The following Sunday, 28th January we will be hosting our next in-house monthly League where Brick and Spring Lakes will both be closed until 1pm.  All other waters remain open on both days. 

The fishing in the recent weeks has been really fantastic, with numerous fish over 4lb being caught.  The elusive ‘dolphin’ is still waving its dorsal fin at many anglers but hasn’t yet been landed.  Successful flies of recent are a real mixed box – with everything from the trusty Blue Flash Damsel or Cats Whisker getting takes to beaded Daddys and the log book reports many catches on “Phil’s fly”.  Our very own Phil is really getting into tying flies – they are often available to purchase on the counter and are proving to be the perfect flies for our Stillwater setup – various flies are available but they all seem to be well received by both angler and fish alike!