2025 Latest Fishery News!
12th May 2025 - Rules Reminder!
Can members please be reminded to re-read the rules following another breach this weekend.
Members should NOT be occupying more than one swim at a time. Bivvies, cars and other equipment should not be left in a swim whilst you head off to fish another swim whether it be for the day or just ten minutes. This is highly unfair on other anglers and even more so at peak times.
Secondly, Carp must NOT be sacked or retained for any length of time unless requested by the fishery. If a carp is caught, deal with it safely and then release. Carp should not be retained while you decide on whether to photograph it or not.
These are basic, common-sense rules for everyone to follow. When you join, you agree to adhere by them so there are no excuses.
Rule breakers will be asked to leave and likely suffer a lengthy ban for misconduct.
Many Thanks
9th May 2025 - Memorial match reminder!
Can all members please be reminded that we will be hosting our annual memorial match in honour of the late Gary Amott in September over the weekend of the 5th - 7th. Angling will only be permitted for those who are participating in the match for the duration and ask that all swims are vacated by 9am Friday the 5th of September.
We are now taking names for the reserve's list as the initial twenty places have now gone but they could still change closer to the date. Please contact Jamie to put your name down.
For those taking part, we will be requesting a minimum £10 deposit to secure you place in June. £30 is the overall total to take part which will be requested before the event.
Many Thanks
7th May 2025 - No Carp spawning here... yet!
Unlike a lot of waters locally and across the country, spawning amongst the Carp hasn't taken hold on the reservoir allowing the lads to capitalise on some very hungry fish.
The may bank holiday produced some great results with a couple of anglers enduring frantic feeding spells causing absolute chaos!
Sitting over a large bed of bait ensured a red-letter day for one of our more 'weathered' members as late Sunday evening he ended up cradling one of the lakes largest residents and as you can tell from the picture (bottom right), he couldn't be happier! His session had started off reasonably slow but upon deciding to go all out on the second morning, the spot was rocking! Congrats on the PB mate and great angling all round!
The Roach and Rudd have taken their opportunity to start spawning this week with some absolute monsters being seen. Huge Perch have also been spotted amongst the shoals.
If and when the Carp begin to spawn, we will ensure all our members are notified. If conditions stay warm and bright for the next couple of weeks, it is likely we'll see some of the younger fish make a start. The water temperature is averaging above the trigger threshold so it is getting closer. However, we are talking about nature so anything could happen!
Tight Lines
25th April 2025 - Steady Easter Weekend!
Great to see a few familiar faces on the banks over the Easter weekend and despite there being most of the reservoir covered by anglers, the fishing didn't quite live up to expectation. We saw half a dozen captures from an array of swims to just over 32lb.
The reservoir had fished reasonably well in the run-up with the previous week producing a barrage of fish with one member bagging eleven during a three-night stay. He has now managed 21 fish over four sessions, just one fish has been sub 20lb.
Following on from the Dam End dominating the action for nearly a fortnight, a change in wind direction led to fish getting on the move and finding plenty of food along the way.
Another member who has been on the hunt for our huge Roach & Rudd managed to hook himself a 'pesky' carp of nearly 25lb
on the specialist gear. Some battle that!
Congrats to all the lads amongst the fish recently.
There is chatter that the fish are getting ready to spawn following the lull in action... There is absolutely no chance of that happening for a few weeks yet. Far from warm enough.
Tight Lines
17th April 2025 - Field side reminder!
Can all members please be reminded to use the correct access points along the western shore. The image below shows the ONLY routes you should be driving your motors on. Individuals found guilty of failing to follow these simple instructions will be asked to leave and risk a lifetime ban.
The grass and land is getting damaged thanks to a minortity thinking they can just take shortcuts to get to a swim quicker. This will not be the case!
Can I also remind you that vehicles should NOT be reversed into swims for any reason whatsoever.
Many Thanks
11th April 2025 - Deep water dominating!
For the last ten days or so, it has been the Dam Wall and deep water that has been dominating the action despite the bitterly cold north-easterly wind.
It has been swim's closest to the wall that have been the most productive but after now seeing a fair amount of pressure, the fish appear to be rebounding back up the reservoir.
One member moved the whole length of the reservoir after a quiet first night of his trip only to go and bag a lovely 31lb 9oz Mirror almost instantly. Others have done similar, dropping in and taking fish in quick succession.
On Thursday afternoon, we saw a member on the wood side take another new 30lb fish for the water. It is a fish that we know of and have records of its progress over the years. Just another original that has finally surpassed the magical threshold.
Congrats to all the lads amongst the action this week. It hasn't been easy but has been well worth the effort.
Field Side - All field side restrictions have now been lifted. Those with larger motors should use all access with caution.
Many Thanks & Tight Lines
3rd April 2025 - Impressive start to campaign!
What a month of March this member had! He really hit the ground running with several multiple captures to just shy of 35lb.
However, it wasn't a walk in the park. The Carp were up & down the reservoir daily and proved somewhat of a task keeping up with them but all the hard work certainly paid off!
Excellent angling to say the least, Congrats!
Tight Lines
29th March 2025 - Field side restrictions!
Thanks to the drier conditions we've experienced throughout March 2025, we are pleased to announce that some vehicle restrictions have now been lifted.
Until further notice, Cars and 4x4 vehicles are permitted to drive and park on the grass behind their chosen swim. STRICTLY! NO VANS (large or small) should be driven on the grass nor parked anywhere other than the car park.
As always, please be reminded that you should NOT be driving to swims just to have a look around or visit a fellow angler. You should first use the car park and go for a look if undecided on your swim. DO NOT attempt to reverse in to any swim or drive along the water's edge to get closer to the area you want.
Anglers should NOT be fishing directly from your car or using it to sleep in. This also goes for van users when the restrictions have been lifted further.
Individuals failing to comply will be asked to leave and risk losing their ticket. Continued abuse of these privileges will result in all vehicle access being revoked.
Many Thanks
12th March 2025 - Start your engines!
We were pleased to hear a few catch reports reaching us over the weekend following a spell of mild temperatures and welcomed spring sunshine.
The Carp have been fairly active for well over a week and it was just a matter of time before one of the lads struck lucky.
They're certainly on the hunt for grub but there's no need to go over the top with freebies, small parcels of bait are proving to be the key.
Weights of the four captures so far have ranged from 17lb to 25lb but haven't all fallen to the same area of water.
Keep a close eye out, there's a few showing currently amongst the chop and not that far out either.
Although frosts are forecast for the remainder of this week, we're hoping the climbing daytime temperatures cancel out any potential knock backs.
Clarity is also starting to improve whilst water levels have been stable for a while and currently sit just a couple of inches above normal.
Great angling gents. Off the mark for 2025!
Tight Lines
7th March 2025 - Warmer conditions!
Without getting too carried away, there's been a 'spring-like' bounce in the air over the week or so thanks some bright and settled weather along with evenings that are now starting to draw out. These conditions are welcomed by all at this time of year and in particular, the Carp on the reservoir are certainly enjoying it.
Still no bites to report, however, but there's been enough activity to suggest that first bite won't be too far away.
We still have to be a little cautious though, as there is every chance we could easily take a knock-back as the weather is still too unpredictable at this time of year.
Can all members please ensure they have read and re-read the rules for the upcoming campaign, let's not start the season on the wrong foot.
BIO SECURITY - With more anglers now likely to be visiting, please be reminded that our disinfectant baths are now in place and should be used on every trip. Also ensuring all equipment liable to come into contact with our fish is thoroughly dry before entering the site.
We look forward to seeing a few more familiar faces over the coming weeks .
Tight Lines
11th February 2025 - Still pretty quiet!
As we work our way through February there is always hope that we start to see a little life within the reservoir but so far this year that hasn't been the case.
We remain heavily coloured whilst levels have been yo-yoing constantly. A bit of spring sunshine is what we are craving but that's not looking likely for next week or so.
Fingers crossed for a change come the turn of March.
Tight Lines
22nd January 2025 - NOW CLEAR!
The reservoir is now completely free of ice and has plenty of wobbly water! Please be aware that the reservoir remains heavily coloured from the winters rainfall but levels are only just above normal.
Bright and potent hook baits might be the best option for a while.
Tight Lines
18th January 2025 - Starting to thaw!
Thanks to the arrival of a brisk south-westerly wind early yesterday morning, the ice is finally starting to disappear. As of this morning, it still remains 50/50 and large sheets of ice are now drifting around. Hopefully, come Monday the reservoir will be completely clear!
Tight Lines
14th January 2025 - Still frozen!
Despite daytime temperatures reaching double figures, the reservoir is still frozen solid with the ice nearly two inches thick!
It's going to take a few mild days to clear but further sub-zero temps after sundown are forecast
this coming week.
Tight Frozen Lines
8th January 2025 - Happy New Year, we're frozen!
Happy new Year & welcome along to the 2025 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.
The new year has started a little chilly and just this morning we were greeted to a 'lid on the reservoir, the first of the winter. We expect it to remain frozen until the latter stages of the weekend at least!
Levels rose by 13 inches earlier this week folllwing the thawing of the weeekends snowfall and heavy rain. Levels have since dropped by around 6 inches and are still falling.
We're expecting a few quiet weeks on the activity front following the current weather patterns but 2024 did fish well right until the end with the last known capture falling on the 20th December.
In the meantime, can all members please have a quick read and reminder of the fishery rules for the upcoming season. 2025.
See you all soon!
Many Thanks & Tight Lines
 
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