2024 Latest Fishery News!
4th April 2024 - An egg...citing Easter!
We're pleased to report a good number of captures from the Bank Holiday weekend as returns just fell short of double figures in the first 24 hours.
Although the deeper water proved most popular, the Carp appeared to be well spread out with the 'Shallows' also producing several fish to mid-doubles.
This young man took a super brace whilst out with his old man over Easter. Both fish have done more than 6lb+ in less 12 months! One's a homegrown stocky and the other's a VS Special.
There's no stopping this kid, a massive well done!
Tight Lines
28th March 2024 - Bites starting to flow!
Despite the weather turning a little sour again over the last fortnight, the lads are still getting stuck in to the new campaign which has resulted in a small number of captures to 20lb.
The Carp appear to be well on the move with fish showing almost everywhere on the reservoir but a lot have been at range.
Due to the shocking weather, there will unfortunately be no vehicle access along the field side for the Easter weekend. We are a few weeks away from even considering opening it up that's for sure!
The banks are still very wet in places but you can quickly see vast improvement on the drier and brighter days. Hopefully it won't be too much longer.
Colour remains heavy but levels sit just a couple of inches above normal. Lots of attraction in hook baits and freebies have been key to the recent success. The biggies are certain to be lurking.
All the best to those heading out for the bank holiday weekend, you've got to be in it to win it as they say!
Disinfectant baths are in place so please ensure you use them upon arrival.
Here's a lovely scaly VS stocky and a revamped 'Peg 1'.
Many Thanks and Tight Lines
8th March 2024 - Feeling springy?
It's been great to see a few more faces down on the shores this last week or so. This week's weather really has got the bug biting for most and have even seen a couple wetting a net with some Tench! The Carp have been fairly active along with the other species but sightings have mostly been at range and well spread out.
We're still carrying a fair bit of colour but levels have been settled for almost a week now and thankfully, there isn't too much rain in the forecast for the coming week. The ground has started to improve but it will take some time having not even recovered properly from last October's flooding.
Tight Lines
22nd February 2024 - Still wet but they're active!
We've seen a fair amount of activity on the reservoir over the past couple of weeks especially along the field side bank. The mild conditions for the time of year have been very welcome, however, the reoccurring unsettled weather fronts continue to keep us grounded and reminding us that we are in fact still in February! March is on the horizon though and all we need is a good week of dry conditions and we'll start seeing the key changes.
Memorial match - This year's memorial match dates have now been confirmed and will again go ahead in September. For any members that are interested in taking part, we are now taking names and as it stands we have NINE places to fill. A deposit of £10 will be required before the 1st of May to secure your place. Full entry fee is £20. It will kick off on Friday the 6th at 15.00 and end at 10.00 Sunday 8th.
Please drop Jamie a message to get involved.
Many Thanks & Tight Lines
9th February 2024 - Back to square one!
Despite only being in early February, the land and banks were just starting to dry out nicely before the dumping of snow and rain over the last 36 hours clattered us straight back to square one! The reservoir currently sits nearly eight inches above normal with some swims partially submerged.
I know a few of the lads are getting eager to kick start their campaigns but please be cautious under foot if visiting this weekend.
Hopefully this will be the last of the winter flooding and we can finally turn a 'drier' corner from this point on.
No sightings to report so far this month.
Tight Lines
5th February 2024 - Road now open!
We are pleased to say the road works have now come to an end and has now fully reopened. Access is back to normal from all directions.
Many Thanks
30th January 2024 - Road closures!
Could all members please be aware that there are currently closures in place along the B600 restricting access to the fishery.
Those of you who travel from Junction 27/Underwood, you will need to follow the signed diversion route in order to get to the wood side car park. You can use the normal route if wanting to access the field side. For those travelling from the Eastwood end, this also applies but vice versa.
No vehicles of any kind are currently able to drive across the Dam Wall as they continue ground work. This is due to end by Friday the 2nd of February but that still remains to be seen. We'll inform you all once there are any changes.
There's not much to report on the fishing front I'm afraid apart from we now completely ice free. Levels have again been up & down this week following further downpours. The high winds have also contributed to the heavy colour the reservoir is carrying. Some unseasonably mild temperatures are expected over the next few days so it would be nice to see activity at the height we saw it last February. A bite or two would be a bonus!
Tight Lines
19th January 2024 - There's a lid!
Not a lot happening on the fishery at present but we are pleased to say the levels have finally stabled up thanks to some settled weather. This week, temperatures took a tumble to as low as -8 leaving the reservoir with a pretty firm lid. It remains frozen but storms are again on the horizon for the coming weekend so it should be back 'wobbling' within a couple of days.
This time last year we had already seen catch returns hit double figures yet so far in 2024 barely anyone has been able to wet a line.
The countdown to spring begins!
Tight Lines
3rd January 2024 - Happy New Year!
Happy new Year & welcome along to the 2024 newsfeed!
Here you will find all the latest happenings throughout the season. Be sure to keep an eye on our social media pages too for round the clock updates.
Conditions haven't exactly been great to start the year, however, some brief spells of activity have been recorded over the last week. Most notably, Carp were present in the 'Shallows' and 'Teabag' in particular on and after boxing day.
Levels are approximately eight inches above normal following the latest storm. To say the ground is saturated is an understatement although drier but colder weather is expected come the weekend.
In the meantime, can all members please have a quick read and reminder of the fishery rules for the upcoming season. 2024-2025.
See you all soon!
Many Thanks & Tight Lines
 
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