FRENSHAM TROUT FISHERY NEWS

This is just a very quick note to thank everyone who has fly-fished at Frensham in 2024. I hope that you have enjoyed the fishing and I look forward to seeing you again in 2025. My very best wishes to you all for a happy and healthy year ahead.

Tight lines.

Matt

Having just completed our last stocking of 2024 yesterday, we are putting the following arrangements in place, in order to carefully manage the Fishery and to provide the best possible conditions for our visitors:

Monday 16th December open
Monday 23rd December open AM only
Tuesday 24th (Christmas Eve) closed
Wednesday 25th (Christmas Day) closed
Thursday 26th (Boxing Day) – Sunday 29th open
Monday & Tuesday 30th & 31st December open
Wednesday 1st January closed
Thursday 2nd January onwards opening times as normal (also see previous Winter Opening Times newspost)

In addition to this, and for the entire period above (and with immediate effect) we are restricting rod numbers to 6 per day.

The online booking system has been updated to reflect all of the above.

On the stocking front, because of demand, we have reintroduced Blue Trout back into the Lakes, so we are now back to 5 species – Browns, Rainbows, Tigers, Spartics……… and Blues! Despite the uncertain weather conditions experienced recently, fishing has been good with consistent returns being made, on both wet and dry flies.

Season’s Greetings!

Matt

Now the clocks have gone back, and the days are getting shorter, please note the following:

• The Fishery will be closed on Mondays until February 2025. This will allow the lakes to be rested after the weekend and for  maintenance work to be undertaken.
• The daily opening time remains at 8am, whilst the last cast is now 4pm. AM 1/2 day tickets are 8am – 1pm and PM 1/2 day tickets start earlier, 11am – 4pm. Day tickets are 8am – 4pm.

Stocking will continue throughout the winter period and updates will be provided.

Winter is a great time to enjoy fly fishing.

Tight lines, Matt

A big thanks to Reel Friends for visiting Frensham again this year. There were 3 prizes on offer this time and 2 memorial trophies were awarded.

Once again, over 40 fish were landed on a variety of fly types in very favourable water/weather conditions.

Many thanks also to Shirley and Maureen, as always, for their first class catering.

Tight lines and best wishes to everyone involved for the future, Matt & Jeff

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.