2025 Latest Fishery News!
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

Moorgreen Fishery, Moorgreen, Nottinghamshire. East Midlands. |