Fishing Report on 31st August 2025
Not a surprise at all that the last four weeks of trout fishing have produced only 26 catches out of the 56 visits by determined fishermen. Fish that were retuned numbered 6. As predicted, weather conditions in Britain have been changing so much that our summers have become increasingly drier, brighter and warmer. As a result, algae bloom had their best conditions for growth, contributing to the murky water that made visibility difficult. Low oxygen levels in the water meant that trout have had to seek greater depths to survive. Thank goodness our Lake has sections with such depths for the fish to hide out in. As such, those using different types of sinking lines with boobies and fab blobs, had greater success of a catch or two. The northwest banks of the Lake seemed to have produced more catches, perhaps because the winds tended to blow consistently in that direction.
Roger Gibbons did particularly well catching the only rainbow ‘big un’ weighing 7lb and a 2 ½lb brownie. Congratulations to him!
For the rest of us, we need not despair as Autumn is on our doorstep, bringing with it much cooler conditions favouring better catching possibilities. Also, hopefully, the water clarity will improve quickly.
Autumn stocking will be commencing on the week of 22nd September 2025.
Meanwhile before that, we will be having our autumn workparty scheduled for Sunday, 21st September 2025. Refreshments will be provided by Lynne’s & Lisa’s catering service.
Coarse fishing season ends on 13th September!
Tight lines!
Lynne