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 […]
Summer Fly Fishing Moments
This summer was full of memorable catches, shared laughs, and peaceful days by the water.
In this post, we’re showcasing some of our favourite photos sent in by customers and friends. Each image tells a story – a first trout, a day out with family, or simply the […]
Fly Fishing in August and September – What to Expect and How to Prepare
Late summer fly fishing, during August and September, offers a unique mix of challenges and opportunities. As water levels change and temperatures fluctuate, both fish behaviour and fly fishing strategies shift. Here’s what to expect—and how to prepare for successful sessions on the water at this time of year.
Hot Weather Management
During the recent very hot weather (which is forecast to continue, and repeat), we have taken or will be taking the following measures to manage the Fishery;
- Continue to take daily water temperature readings (as per the Rules https://www.frenshamtroutfishery.com/fishery-rules if the water temperature exceeds 17/18 °C, we may […]