City Flickers Event – 7th June 2025
We were privileged that the City Flickers returned once again to Frensham last weekend.
With the recent rain and cooler temperatures, conditions were favourable and there was plenty of activity in the water. Competitions were arranged using a set selection of flies, and 6 prizes were awarded, with all participants […]
Wildlife at our Fishery
We’re incredibly fortunate to be located in such a stunning natural setting—and it’s not just perfect for fly fishing. This rich environment is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, adding a unique charm to every visit.
Among the aquatic birds you might spot are our resident herons and the vibrant […]
Choosing the Right Fly
When it comes to fly fishing, one of the most important factors for success is choosing the right fly. But with so many options out there, how do you know which to pick?
Let’s break it down simply and clearly:
Match the Hatch – Start Here
A key […]
Fish Stocking / Management
Stocking is one of the most important activities in running a successful trout fishery, especially a sporting-ticket (incl. catch and release) small, still-water like Frensham.
Fish quantity monitoring is required in order to maintain a balanced ecosystem, while ensuring the optimum number of fish. Fish size and weight, and species characteristics, are […]
Ticket Changes
In order to continue to provide the best possible fly fishing for our customers, the following changes have been introduced.
Stocking update and St David’s Day celebration
Stocking (25.02.2025)
In line with our 2025 management plan, a further top-up stocking was completed earlier today. This time it was a combination of browns and rainbows 2.5 to 3.5lbs, just to keep everthing nice and fresh.
St David’s Day (Saturday 01.03.2025)
To mark the ocassion, we will be flying the Welsh Flag at […]
An Expert’s view
We were delighted that former England International fly-fisher Joan Russell visited us recently. It was Joan’s 3rd visit to Frensham. Given that Joan has fly fished all over the UK, we were interested to hear her views on our Fishery in order to gain that all important feedback to help us […]
Happy New Year 2025
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
Christmas 2024 – Update and Opening Times
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 […]
Winter Opening Times
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, […]
Reel Friends Fly Fishing Society event 23rd October 2024
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, […]
Autumn Fly Types
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 […]