LATEST Fishing Report

Fishing Report on 30th June 2025

For the period of nearly the whole of June, we have seen 201 visits by the persevering few members who have braved the wind and scorching conditions to produce a catch of 162 trout.  Of those that were caught, 48 were returned to fight another day. Both floating and sinking lines continued to be used with varying degrees of success.  In addition, 3 brownies and only 1 of the big rainbows were also caught and released.  Luis de Souza was the fisherman who caught that only big one recorded for this month.  Congrats!  It looks like the rising water temperatures have probably adversely affected the feeding patterns of the big trout. They like us humans, most likely decided that siesta in the deeper parts of the lake would be a better idea than mooching around for food. However, for those days when they felt like feeding, boobies and different nymphs like damsels and diawl bachs have managed to entice them. As to where they might be, try the southwest bank adjacent to the Haul Road, south bank and east bank. When in doubt, just ask fellow members who are catching.

As for the clarity of the water, it has been surprisingly good and quite clear still despite the few warm spells. However, I foresee clarity will begin to suffer as green algae blooms start spreading as water temperatures begin to soar with the long periods of hot and dry days. It’s Summer! Remember UV protection!

Tight lines!

Lynne

2025 Calender

Calendar for 2025/26

  1. Saturday 1st March 2025 – new trout season starts (being a ‘1 day week’, 4 fish limit applies). Catch & release option available all season.
  2. Sunday 11th May 2025 – Kett Trophy & Summer BBQ. Followed by EGM (re change of financial year)
  3. Sunday 15h June – Saturday 13th September 2025 – Summer coarse fishing – 2 Year members /partners/junior only.
  4. Sunday 19th October 2025 – Frank Wright Trophy (TBC)
  5. Saturday 1st November 2025 to 28th February 2026 – Pike fishing – 2 Year members/partner/juniors only.
  6. Sunday 2nd November 2025 – AGM
  7. Sunday 7th December 2025 – ‘Free’ Winter Match
  8. Saturday 14th February 2026 – Trout season ends
  9. Saturday 28th February 2026 – Pike season ends

There are a few vacancies for this year. New members Welcome

We have a few vacancies for the coming year. Please try and introduce a friend, relative, neighbour to flyfishing and to the wonders of our lake.

Also please remember that you can bring youngsters, 18 and under, to the lake at any time to rod share with you. Children, grandchildren – just make sure that it is at a time when they will catch a fish! Then they could be hooked for life!

Congratulations

Trophy Winners for 2024

Congratulations to David, Paddy, John, Graham and Henry having been presented with their trophies at the AGM by our President Tim.

Well done.

Norfolk Flyfishers' Club