2026 Latest Fishery News!
3rd June 2026 - A few hungry fish!
So, following on from last week's shenanigans, it seems a good number of fish have got their hungry heads back on. Only a handful of anglers have visited since the closures were lifted on Friday but the majority have been rewarded for their efforts with members bagging as many as four fish a piece.
All the captures reported back so far appear to be spawned out fish with the odd battle scar for good measure.
The current 'damp' conditions are very welcome following last week's intense 30C plus heat. It'll give the reservoir the chance to freshen things up before the next wave of hot weather.
As of the 03/06 the water temperature is averaging 19C.
Rubbish - Can anglers please be a little more considerate of where they dispose their unused boilies, bait etc due the higher than normal vermin numbers. We are in the process of trying to control the rats that appear to have 'boomed' this year and are led to believe it is the same nationwide.
Tight Lines
29th May 2026 - Closures lifted!
Spawning came to an abrupt end as conditions turned a little unsettled and the fish appeared to move off from the 'hot spots'. Therefore, all closures have now been lifted but fishing must be undertaken with caution. We don't believe this will be the last of it as we expect our big girls to be involved during the next round, so please report any suspicious activity back the fishery ASAP.
Many Thanks
Breaking - 26th May 2026 - Carp are spawning!
Several swim closures have been put in place due to spawning starting in the last couple of hours. The following swims will be closed until further notice; 'Teabag' through to 'Goose Point', 'Coconut' & 'Peg 1'.
These closures will be reviewed daily and further announcements will be made in due course.
Many Thanks
21st May 2026 - Waking up for the weekend?!
The action is starting to improve on the reservoir with conditions over recent days looking perfect for a bite. The winds have been a little inconsistent but it doesn't appear to have bothered the Carp.
They seem to be liking their grub again with some members bagging up to eight fish over a 48 hour period.
However, the weather is expected to change from Friday onwards with high pressure building and temperatures climbing to almost 30C. We don't expect this to trigger any immediate spawning but it could, again, dampen the fishing.
Please be reminded to use the disinfectant baths provided for all angling equipment liable to come in to contact with fish.
Tight Lines
16th May 2026 - Another New 30 Common!
A quick overnighter produced another first time thirty for this member last week. The incredible looking Common swung the scales round to 31lb and is the largest weight we have recorded of it. Unfortunately, the remainder of his session proved less fruitful but I'm sure you'll all agree, the quality of this fish would make anyone's season, nevermind session! Congrats pal, great angling!
Tight Lines
11th May 2026 - Persistance paying off!
The fishing may still be a little tough but the lads who are sticking at it and giving it their all are finally being rewarded for their efforts.
No set tactic or bait is producing more than others, just sheer persistence whilst ensuring all areas of the reservoir are covered in hope of picking off a fish or two!
A handful of captures were made this weekend to over 30lb with the relic 'Baby Big Girl' topping the bill at a healthy 36lb and breaking the captors Personal Best. Well dangled that man!
Sightings remain few and far between but both ends did produce
again showing the fish are in fact well spread out but playing hard to get.
Spawning has been suggested for the reason of the lack of action but we are fairly certain that we are a few weeks away of even thinking about those shenanigans yet. The water temperature has not long broken the 14C mark, therefore we remain some way of the ideal threshold for the fish to even think about it. We are still seeing single figured temperatures after dark and even frosts are a possibility for this coming week.
There is also no significant weed growth to speak of, yet. It is usually late April/early May when we start to see the fresh fennel but at present, it is only small amounts of blanket weed that is being dragged back. We will of course continue to monitor the situation closely.
Congrats to all those getting a fish under their belts. It's tough but that red letter session will come!
Tight Lines
5th May 2026 - Steady Spring Bank Holiday!
The spring bank holiday weekend didn't quite produce the number of fish that we were expecting despite being the busiest period of the year so far.
Temperatures had hit close to 30C in the run up, therefore, the action had pretty much taken a step back to from it had been in recent weeks. Despite conditions turning wet and a drop in pressure, the majority of Carp remained uninterested with only a handful of captures eventually being made amongst a dozen or so anglers.
A few from recent weeks.
Tight Lines
26th April 2026 - Field side access!
With the land getting firmer by the day, all vehicles are now permitted to drive on the grass. Please only do so if you are 100% fishing and NOT to look around or visit fellow anglers. Breach of this rule will result in a ban.
Many Thanks
24th April 2026 - Spring Social Results!
Last weekend we held our first spring social following on from the success of our Autumn memorial matches. Nine individuals took part in the end with eight Carp being landed between two of them. The lads spread out well around the reservoir in hope of leaving no place for them to hide.
By 10am Saturday morning, six fish had visited the bank with five of those falling to one angler who took a dominant early lead of 89lb.
Throughout the day the wind changed direction and the activity started to shift massively but the crucial part was trying to get the Carp to feed.
During Saturday evening, the Carp put on a display in the central body of the lake. Sightings like this had not been seen for some time during the month of April, they were more than active but they just wouldn't get their heads down!
At the final whistle, a further two fish had been caught with the winner bagging an incredible 112lb 15oz for six fish and one lost. 1x Single, 2x Doubles, 2x Twenties & a 31lb 10oz Mirror!
Second place totalled 33lb from a 23lb Common & a 10lb homegrown stock fish. A huge congrats to both on their podium finish.
We'd like to thank everyone who took part in the event and even there were a few blanks, all had a good laugh which was the main purpose of it. We will look later in the season at arranging another for April/May 2027.
Next-up is our memorial match in September (4th - 6th). Please drop Jamie a message if you are interested in taking part, a non-refundable deposit will be required in the summer in order to secure your place.
Tight Lines
16th April 2026 - A-Team out 'n' about!
The fishing remains steady but it appears our larger residents have been the ones on the hunt for food over the last week. Three PB's have been broken with fish to 34lb+ caught and one member bagging himself a brace of thirties in the same session. Great angling lads!
The Carp are now well spread out with captures being recorded all over the place. No particular method is producing more than others.
The water temperature has dropped slightly following a couple of harsh frosts and chilly winds but after last week's 'blast' of heat, the reservoir is warming up nicely.
Field side access - Cars are now permitted to drive on the grass along the field side. Vans, unfortunately, will have to remain on the hard standing for the time being. If unsure on the land, then please walk it first before committing. It is drying up but half a day's rain could easily knock us back.
No driving to swims/banks just for a look around or visiting fellow anglers.
Spring Social - Can all members please be reminded that we will be holding our Spring social match this coming weekend. We are asking that all swims are made available by 9am Friday morning and will reopen again around 11am on Sunday. There are still a few places remaining for any member wanting to take part but fishing will only be for participants for the duration of the event.
Tight Lines
9th April 2026 - Few from Easter!
Easter weekend proved a little quieter than we expected in regards to activity having received reports of approx. half a dozen bites. Carp went close to mid-twenties but the majority were made up of our younger stock.
The second half of the weekend was hindered by a storm that arrived Saturday
afternoon which led to several lads cutting their sessions short just to be on the safe side due to very high winds being forecast.
We are expecting to see a fair bit of sunshine over the next few days with temperatures likely to exceed 20C so there'll no doubt be in the upper layers and visiting the shallower regions in good numbers.
Tight Lines
2nd April 2026 - Egg..citing Easter ahead?
We're expecting to see a fair few of our members at some point this coming weekend to hopefully capitalise on the reservoir's recent form. The Carp now appear to have started spreading out following on from their dominance in the middle body of the lake.
Fish to 35lb have been recorded in the last week with numerous bites falling in the early hours til' just after dawn. A generous offering of bait remains key to grab a bite but don't go over the top!
Please remember to use the disinfectant baths upon arrival and when you leave if you wish.
Vehicles are still NOT permitted to drive on the grass until further notice. A storm is forecast to move across the UK this weekend and will likely knock us back somewhat.
Many Thanks & Tight Lines
Tight Lines
20th March 2026 - Into double digits!
We've had some glorious spring sunshine this week and thought the Carp would be more interested in that than food but how wrong were we as captures rallied in to double figures. One member bagged himself three fish this week to over 29lb with the Carp putting on quite a show in the central body of the lake. Generous offerings of loose feed continue to produce the goods.
The reservoir remains coloured but levels are only a couple of inches above normal at present. Last weekend levels rose by more than seven inches overnight, all thanks to some monsoon like downpours.
NO VEHICLES ON THE GRASS - The field side remains closed for vehicle access. Please park on the hard standing only. The land remains far too wet for motors to travel on. Another couple of weeks at least will be needed!
Congrats to all that have bagged their first of year. Good going for march!
Tight Lines
10th March 2026 - Have you heard?
So, the word is out! The reservoir has produced its first few captures of the campaign with some cracking fish to 25lb being landed.
The action hasn't come from the areas usually targeted at this time of year but from a zone of open water that was very productive in 2025. The Carp are showing well and enjoying a good offering of bait, feeding confidently on the deck.
Levels are only a couple of inches above but the clarity remains poor.
Great angling chaps!
Tight Lines
6th March 2026 - Disinfectant baths!
Can all members please be reminded to use the disinfectant baths provided when visiting the fishery. Ensure all angling equipment liable to come in to contact with fish is dipped. There is one located in each carp park.
Many Thanks
28th February 2026 - March the month of spring... we hope!
With some very welcome spring-like conditions gracing us this week, it appears the fishing 'bug' is truly starting to bite as we have been inundated with the usual early-season questions.
First and foremost, we have NOT yet received any reports
of a capture in 2026. Up until around a week ago, only a handful members had wet a line since the turn of the year.
Secondly, activity remains scarce. The water temperature is still low and in single figures but a bit more milder weather and things could really start to move.
Finally, vehicles of all sizes are NOT permitted to drive or park on any grass areas until further notice. We need more than a couple of days of dry conditions before we even think about allowing motors to use the access routes.
Overnight, levels have risen by more than six inches with nearly eight inches of water now going over the dam wall on Saturday afternoon.
As soon as things start to change, we will let you all know. Please also follow our social media pages for the latest news.
Spring Social - Please remember we have a spring social in April during the weekend of 17th - 19th. We have seven spaces remaining. Please get in touch if you'd like further details or to take part. For the duration of this weekend, fishing will only be available to those taking part in the event. We appreciate your understanding. This is for members ONLY.
Many Thanks & Tight Lines
11th - February 2026 - Anyone seen the sun?
If you're on the lookout for showing fish, it might be easier to go searching for a bit sunshine as that is what they need to get them on the move. February often brings us a sudden brief cold snap followed by a bit of springy weather but at the minute, there is absolutely no sign of that whatsoever!
The persistent rainfall continues to hinder water clarity although if it keeps going, it'll end up flowing like treacle! I don't about using flouro pop-ups amongst the murky depths, I reckon a glow-stick tied to the lead might help the fish better in finding your hookbait.
All swims are still fishable but it remains extremely wet under foot.
Hopefully some tamer, milder and more settled conditions are around the corner.
Tight Lines
27th January 2026 - WET, WET, WET!
The snow and ice may have gone but now we're seeing an abundance of rainfall. We are already being asked if we have any captures to report and the simple answer to that is... NO! We've only seen a handful of members visiting, mainly trying out their Christmas presents or blowing away a few cobwebs. We are still early in the season and could do with some consistent weather before getting too excited.
As soon things start to move, you'll be the first to know!
In the meantime, if you are visiting, please be aware it is very wet under foot.
Tight Lines
18th January 2026 - Almost thawed!
Most of the reservoir is now ice free and all of the swims are fishable. There remains a large sheet of ice floating along the Dam Wall but that will likely be gone in the next day or so.
Tight Lines
11th January 2026 - Memorial match dates confirmed!
Gary Amott's memorial match has now been confimed for the first weekend of September, 4th - 6th.
Names are now being taken with deposits required mid-summer. There will be twenty places and only anglers taking part in the event will be able to fish for the duration of the weekend.
We also have a 'Spring Social' booked in for April. 17th - 19th. Seven places remain. Please contact Jamie to get involved.
Many Thanks
9th January 2026 - Happy New Year, we're frozen!
Happy new Year & welcome along to the 2026 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.
It is becoming somewhat of a tradition that the reservoir freezes over during the first week of the new year. We've had a few snow flurries this week as well, which is only making the ice thicker as evening temperatures drop well below freezing. It is going to take a few days to thaw once the milder conditions return, so don't go prebaiting just yet as you'll only end up feeding the gulls!
In the meantime, can all members please have a quick read and reminder of the fishery rules for the upcoming season. 2026.
See you all soon!
Many Thanks & Tight Lines
 
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