Catch and Release Management
Catch and Release at Frensham allows our visitors to enjoy continued fly-fishing once the permitted nos. of fish on the ticket (the ‘bag’) have been taken.
This policy does have its downside however, namely potential damage to fish caused by mishandling, and a lower turnover of stock.
To address these issues, I will […]
1/2 Day Tickets (AM & PM) re-introduced
1/2 Day tickets (AM & PM) have been re-introduced with immediate effect. Please see Book Fishing page for further details.
This will allow greater flexibility for visitors during the summer months when weather conditions may have an impact.
Also, rod numbers will be limited, on a discrentionary basis.
As always, these attangements will need […]
Hot Weather Management (2026)
Because of the extreme air temperatures that we’ve experienced recently (which are likely to be repeated again this year), we’ve needed to close or restrict opening hours at Frensham. This has been necessary for several reasons, including;
- Trout are temperature dependent and start to feel the effects when water temperatures rise […]
FTF April Monthly Competition Results!
The April competition is now closed and the winners are:
Ist Glenn Martiz
2nd Graham Pearce
3rd Tony Connor
Please contact us before your next visit to collect your prestigious prizes………
A big thanks to everyone who took part and congratulations to all of the previous winners in February and March who were; Sven, James, Bruce. […]
Catch & Release – Good Practice Reminder
We are continuing to permit Catch & Release at Frensham to allow our visitors to carry on fishing when they’ve caught their bag.
By doing so, its imperative that good catch and release is practiced.
The golden rules are:
- Barbless hooks must be used at all times
- Minimise handling (to be avoided altogether, […]
Weekend – 28th & 29th March
With the clocks going forward into British Summer time this weekend, and fishing conditions improving, its a great time to visit Frensham.
As an extra bonus, Shirley will be there on both days serving her famous baguettes (variety of fillings incl. bacon, egg and veggie options). For any pre-booking requirements, please contact […]
Spring 2026 Update
With improving weather (and, more importantly, fishing) conditions as we head into March, we thought we would highlight the following;
Stocking – we will be continuing our policy of trickle stocking this year, the next one scheduled for w/c 02.03.2026.
Maintenance – a year round task, we will be focussing on pegs, access […]
Frensham Trout Fishery (FTF) Tee-shirts
To mark well over 4 decades of fly fishing at Frensham, we thought that it was about time to offer FTF tee-shirts to our valued customers.
Currently there are 2 options available, as shown in the attached photos.
- The coveted ‘FTF6 Club´ tee-shirt is only available to those customers that have achieved […]
FTF Monthly Leagues – February 2026
Following recent positive feedback, we are trialling a Frensham Monthly League in February (Sunday 01.02 to Saturday 28.02.26 incl.)
Anyone can enter and you just buy your tickets on-line as usual to suit you.
The basic rules are:
- Unlimited visits permitted within the date range
- 3 prizes (1st, 2nd, 3rd) for most fish […]
Happy New Year 2026
A big thanks to all visitors to Frensham in 2025, and all good wishes to everyone for 2026.
As usual we will be providing regular newsposts as we move into the new year, so please keep an eye out for these.
Tight Lines,
Matt
Fishery Manager
The perfect Christmas gift
Looking for a memorable Christmas present for a colleague, friend or someone in the family this year? Then why not give a Frensham Trout Fishery experience with one of our gift options:
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Purchase a Voucher for a customised experience by contacting […]
Autumn Stillwater Fly Fishing Tips
Check the water depth – as temperatures drop, fish tend to move to deeper, warmer areas.
Slow down your retrieve and consider using smaller hooks for better results.
As the water warms up during the day, you’ll notice […]








