FRENSHAM TROUT FISHERY NEWS

Changes in temperatures (both air and water) and reduced daylight hours are becoming more evident as we leave September/move into October. What does this mean for fly types?

Blue flash damsels, Cats wiskers, Midges, Olive and Fry patterns and also Sedge and Cadis are all catching now.

During the cooler months trout feed at lower levels as well as on the surface so don’t forget to mix and match dry and wet flies.

As always, your own feedback, comments & suggestions will be welcome.

Tight lines,

Matt

Reasons to be cheerful……..

• We are open every day incl. Monday 26th.
• The lakes are fishing well with plenty of fish.
• The weather (for fishing) looks good.

Tight lines, Matt

Summer fishing conditions:

Water levels and water temperatures are holding up and the lakes are fishing well. So no problems to report!

Stocking & Returns:

We are continuing our policy of regular stocking – smaller nos. of fish as well as a mix of sizes up to 4-6lbs across all species. This is producing some great results. To help us manage the stocking, it will be really appreciated if everyone can complete a return before they leave.

Junior tickets:

To encourage the next generation of fly fishers, we have introduced discounted junior tickets – see the Book Fishing page for further information.

Tight lines, Matt

We were delighted to welcome the City Flickers to Frensham last weekend. Over 60 Fish were caught on a range of pre-selected flies (blue flash damsel, montana, copper john & foam daddy long legs). Prizes were awarded for the biggest fish caught – a 5lb 14oz rainbow, and the most fish caught – 7. All in all, a very enjoyable day out with a great group of people in near perfect summer weather conditions.

By popular demand, our very talented colleague Shirley will be back at Frensham to provide her renowned baguettes and cakes catering on Saturday/Sunday 20th / 21st July and again on 31st August / 1st September. Pre-order direct on m: 0777 627 7705 or buy on the day, cash being preferrred. Enjoy, Matt.

To supplement the continued good fishing conditions, Shirley will be offering her usual catering services on the last weekend of the month. If you needed another reason to visit Frensham, now you’ve got one!

It’s a great idea to give your Dad a Father’s Day fly fishing experience this year. He could be a seasoned fly fisherman or a complete novice (who needs tuition and equipment). It’s really easy to buy a gift voucher or a coupon [see Book Fishing page]. If you need some help to discuss the options, then please feel free to call me on m: 07376 780209.

Matt

Friday 31st May – Sunday 2nd June

We will be serving baguettes and cakes again, so get your order in (see post dated 21.03.24 below for details)

Stocking 

We will be stocking next on 31st May (for the 4th time in May!)

Mayflies

The Mayfly hatch has been great this year again.

Please kindly note the following:

• Evening fishing – we have introduced a limited availability evening ticket this month, which we will keep under review. This will allow fishing into the evening beyond the closure time of 6pm for Day and 1/2 Day PM tickets. Further information is included on the Booking page. All evening fishing needs to be booked with me direct please (m: 07376 780209)
• Catch & Release – we have increased the permitted nos. of fish caught & released (subject to correct handling and fish welfare) after your fish to be kept are taken, from 6 to 8.

Matt

We are pleased to say that we will be open as usual on Monday 6th May. We are stocking in the next few days and will be serving refreshments (as per the previous newsposts) 4th to 6th May – Saturday/Sunday/Monday. It should be a great Bank Holiday weekend! Matt

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