FRENSHAM TROUT FISHERY NEWS

In order to improve stock turnover, and maintain optimum fishing conditions, we will now be allowing stocked brown trout to be kept as part of your bag. This policy will be in place with immediate effect and will be reviewed again in the Autumn. However, all wild brown trout (generally smaller in size) are to be handled very carefully and returned please. Thank you for your cooperation.

Given the continued favourable weather conditions (cool and wet), and the steady number of visitors to the Fishery, we have just completed a top-up stocking of rainbows and browns. There are plenty of fish being caught, even on dry fly patterns despite the increased water flow. All in all, its a very good time to visit us again ……….

There are always jobs to be done at the Fishery and Summer is no exception. Some of the most important jobs at this time of the year include:

Monitoring water temperature. Trout struggle when water temperatures reach 18 degs and the effects of reduced oxygen can be fatal at water temperatures over 20 degs. Fortunately we have a lot of shade and well oxygenated water.

Clearing out weirs and ensuring that all pipes and culverts are flowing freely. By doing this will ensure well oxygenated water conditions.

Kick sampling. Water quality both upstream and downstream, as well as in the lakes themselves, needs to be  monitored regularly.

Cutting back vegetation. There is rapid growth at this time of year, so this must be kept under control.

Weather forecast. We are always looking ahead to see how we can best manage the Fishery during temperature fluctuations and dry/wet periods.

Attending to all of these tasks will hopefully result in the best possible fishing conditions…….. until the Autumn……..

In line with our policy of regular stocking, we have just completed another large stocking of circa 230 fish. On top of the existing baseline, there are plently of fish to be caught. Why don’t you visit us and take advantage of very favourable current conditions!

We are firmly adopting a re-wilding policy at Frensham to protect the environment and to support insect activity (especially the pollinators). This in-turn helps us maintain the quality of fishing. With ‘No-Mow’ May now well behind us, we have started to selectively crop vegetation in the vicinity of the swims. Its always going to be a delicate balance and our visitors feedback about these very important matters will always be welcome. Please feel free to discuss with Matt!

What a great way to treat Dad this Fathers Day (Sunday 18th June) by offering him some quality fly fishing at Frensham. With the lakes fully stocked with fighting browns, rainbows, tigers and spartics, and mayflies still hatching, why not buy a personalised voucher, or coupon – see ‘Book Fishing’ page on the website www.frenshamtroutfishery.com. Otherwise, please contact Matt who will be happy to help.

Fly fishing group events, like the one photgraphed recently, are a great way of enjoying quality time in a very relaxed environment with your friends and colleagues alike. Contact us and we will be happy to accommodate your requirements!

We always have a great Mayfly hatch at Frensham and this year is no exception. Our re-wilding efforts over the past 12 months or so have definitely helped with this. The fish are reacting favourably…….

We are very pleased to advise that another stocking has been completed earlier today. The delivery included a range of Browns, Rainbows, Tigers and Spartics (from 1.5lbs to 3lbs in weight). All 6 lakes/pools have been stocked so, on top of the existing numbers, there are plenty of fish to be caught.

Day tickets, 1/2 day tickets are available to book on-line and, for May through to 31.07.23, evening tickets are also available (by contacting the Fishery Manager).

Tight lines!

Entirely appropriately on this Coronation weekend, a fish fit for a King was caught and safely released earlier today by one of our regulars, Andy King. This 4lb plus brown was caught in Willow Pool with a size 16 olive klinkhammer. Very impressive!

We are delighted to support this free-of-charge event in Hove, East Sussex which is being sponsored by Orvis and organised by Tim Glass (Angling Trust qualified coach and himself a regular visitor to Frensham). If any of our anglers know of anyone who is new to the sport of fly fishing or who would like to try it out, then please share this post along with the attached images.

Conditions are perfect right now at Frensham evidenced by the number of fish currently being caught. Come and try your luck (or should we say skill)…………