FRENSHAM TROUT FISHERY NEWS

May stocking programme:

In line with our ongoing policy, and to ensure the best possible fishing conditions for this year’s Mayfly hatch, there will 3 stockings in May. Further information will be provided about exact timings etc. during the course of the month.

Major maintenance works:

We are pleased to advise that the back access track to the Lodge has now been reinstated, along with additional land drainage. This has resolved the problems caused by ground water penetration / the excessive rainfall that we have experienced, in particular during the last 12-18 months.

For the same reasons, a new culvert has been installed at the lower end of Kingfisher Lake.

Refreshments:

Unfortunately we have had to postpone this weekend’s catering (baguettes and cakes, as per the newspost below). This will be rescheduled as soon as we can in May. Watch this space………..

Tight lines, Matt

By popular request, we will be offering baguettes and cakes again this coming Friday/Saturday/Sunday (26th – 28th April incl.)

Further details are provided in the newspost dated 21.03.24 below.

Bon appetit encore. Matt

To make sure the lakes are fully stocked during the high season, I am pleased to say that the next regular stocking is going ahead on 19th April.

The following flies appear to be working at the moment – natural nymph, emergers, dry sedge and dark upwinged patterns. As always, I will be on hand to advise and assist, and a variety of flies will be available to purchase on the day, if required.

Tight lines, Matt.

For Friday/Saturday/Sunday  29th – 31st March, freshly baked white/ brown baguettes will be on the menu again at Frensham. Bacon/egg/sausage/mushroom, or any combination of these will be on offer between 8.30am – 2.30pm every day, either pre-ordered or on-the-day. Vegan and vegetarian options, or any other dietary requirements are available by pre-ordering. Please contact Shirley on m: 07776 277705 (cash sales only)

Prices are £5 per baguette for 2 fillings, plus £1 each for any extra filling.

Various cakes are also available at £3 per cake/slice.

Subject to demand, we will be offering more baguette days throughout April, so watch this space.

Enjoy!

Matt Carroll, Fishery Manager.

I’m pleased to advise that we’ve just had our first major stock of the year earlier today (15th March). This included c240 fish, all 4 main species – browns, rainbows, tigers and spartics (including a few 4/5 lb’ers ). Water conditions are good and there has been a noticeable increase in insect activity. All-in-all a perfect combination for some great fly fishing.

Tight lines,

Matt Carroll (Fishery Manager)

Fly tying is an interesting and important part of fly fishing. Getting the flies right/matching the hatch can have a significant impact on a successful day’s fishing,  or otherwise. Our good friend and regular visitor to Frensham, Tim Glass (pictured) demonstrated his excellent skills at a small event we held recently. For more information please feel free to contact me. Matt Carroll

In line with our policy of continually reviewing our stocking policy, we would like to give you the heads-up on the following:

• We have established relations with more locally based suppliers (in order to strengthen our supply chain) – the early results are promising!
• We are now stocking more larger fish (typically 4-6lbs), as well as the regular 2-3lb’ers
• Our species range includes Browns, Rainbows, Spartics and Tigers (we are no longer stocking Blues, as we find these tend to be more fickle and deteriorate quicker)
• All Browns are to be released (stocked and wild)

Weatherwise, with more constant water levels as well as air/water temperatures (both day and night), fishing conditions are holding up very well indeed.

Hope to see you soon.

Between Saturdays 3rd Feb. and 10th. Feb incl.,* freshly baked baguettes will be on the menu at Frensham.

Bacon/egg/sausage/mushroom, or any combination of these will be available between 8.30am – 2.30pm everyday (except Monday 5th Feb. when the Fishery is closed), either pre-ordered or on-the-day. Vegan and vegetarian options, or any other dietary requirements, are available by pre-ordering. Please contact Shirley on m: 0776 277705. Prices are £5 per baguette for 2 fillings, plus £1 each for any extra filling(s). Bon appetit! Matt Carroll, Fishery Manager.

* for this period only, the gates will be kept open 8am to dusk, so on-the-day arrivals will be possible, along with on-line bookings (as usual).

To take advantage of our stocking on 26th January, the Fishery will open on Monday 29th January this week. It will be great to see you.

We are pleased to advise that we are holding our ticket prices for the next few months before we review them again. By doing so, we are absorbing the cost increases that we are experiencing ourselves……….’every little helps’ as they say. With more favourable weather in the pipeline, please be assured that we are gearing ourselves up to offer the best possible fishing conditions for our visitors. We look forward to seeing you at Frensham soon.

Whilst reflecting on the year that has just passed, a very big thank-you to everyone that visited Frensham in 2023. Looking ahead, I can assure you that I will be doing all that I can to maintain (and improve) The Fishery this year. Good health and best wishes for 2024.

Matt Carroll, Fishery Manager

Are you having difficulty chosing a Christmas present this year for friends and family, then why not buy a Frensham Trout Fishery coupon?

Its very easy, simply go to the Book Fishing page, scroll down and select an option

https://www.frenshamtroutfishery.com/tickets

Merry Christmas 2023!