Fishing Report for Week Ending Thursday 17th May

There has been a small improvement in the fishing , possibly helped by cooler temperatures and overcast weather conditions. At the time of writing, any method anglers appear to be having more success than fly anglers. Rod average for the week based on returns, is 3.81

A further 1500 rainbows were trickle stocked this week

Best areas for boat fishing, again based on returns, have been Chingley, the Main Bowl and Seven Pound Creek

Bank fishing is still challenging. Best areas to try are Canoe Club Corner, the front of the playground, Bramble Point and Seven Pound Creek

Cormorants, Buzzers and Boobies have been the more successful flies

The second round of the AMFC took place at Bewl on Wednesday 16th May. 30 Anglers caught 100 fish giving a rod average of 3.3. Winners were Greylags with a total bag weight of 72lbs 10ozs

Totals From 86 Returns

Weekly Averages

Best Rainbow Trout

Water Temperature & Level

Safety Reminders

Please remember that if fishing in the Main Bowl boats are to keep 100 metres clear of the draw-off tower, the overflow tower and the Dam Wall. Tying boats to the towers is dangerous and may cause damage both to boats and Southern Water's operational equipment