Still fishing ok. Lakes back to full levels.
Fishing continues to be steady away. Still better than the heat of August, with most anglers now catching.
We haven’t yet seen the re-emergence of the hundreds of fish that have most likely holidayed in the middle of the lakes out of sight during the summer. But when they do it will be spectacular. The water still likely needs to drop a degree or two but we’re heading in the right direction. Even so, we’re at a stage where catches are getting fairly consistent. Dries remain by far the best overall option and smaller ones in the main.
Richard Green had a beautiful big 7lb brownie off the surface during a session he had 9 fish on sedges and daddies.
Good news on the water levels is the recent rain has brought every lake back up to maximum and we now have a little more water recycling going on. The other positive is the chances of seeing Daddy Longlegs increases from the moisture in the ground. If you get a few of those when you’re fishing the sun won’t keep the fish off the surface then. Be prepared with a couple of foam daddies just in case. Colour doesn’t seem to matter as theres been a few quirky colours used to success recently – yellow, orange, black or natural will all work.
With the water still pretty clear, smaller imitative nymphs will most likely out-fish the bigger versions.
Bait Lake
Reddis has continued to fish very well with anglers prepared to move and find the fish generally doing better than those sitting still. Smaller baits fished deeper are still doing best.
Before you buy a ticket on Reddis Bait Lake, please be aware all fish must be killed as part of your ticket. Additional ones over your limit of 3 must be paid for. You must make sure you have a means of quickly killing the fish before starting and you absolutely must kill the fish before unhooking or photographing. Leaving a fish to flap around while you ask other people for help is not good enough. If you don’t have a priest to kill them immediately, please do not buy a ticket.
We are aware that the lake attracts beginners and are more than happy to help those who are unsure before they start – please feel free to ask before these situations arise.
WEEKLY CATCHES
Zack Scott – 10 – Dries/Cormorants
Richard Green – 9 – Sedge/Daddy
Alistair Douglas – 7 – Hopper/Klinkhammer
John Pringle – 7 – Nothing Fly
Gary Toomey – 7 – Gnat/Cormorant
Zack Scott – 6 – Mixed
Ryan Wilson – 5 – Dries/FAB
Allan Goodwill – 5 – Yellow Daddy
Neil Nestwick – 5 – Gnat
Robbie Bell – 5 – Buzzers
FISHING FORECAST
Not too bad. Winds generally expected to be light to medium from a westerly direction most of the week. Temperatures mostly around 17-18 degrees with a mix of sun, cloud and showers. Maybe a couple of one off warmer days on Monday and Tuesday and a little breezier on Sunday.
First Cast – 8.30am.
Last Cast – 8.00pm every day. Except Saturday, which is always 5.00pm.
Predicted Fly Box
Daddy Long Legs, Wicked White Top Hats, Griffiths Gnat, Nothing Fly, Damsel Nymphs, CDCs, Shipmans, Buzzers, PTN.
See you all soon!
David and Gemma
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FLY FISHING LESSONS
All tackle and permit included. 365 days a year. Fully licensed coach available 7 days a week. Booking essential. Suitable for complete beginners or those just wanting to catch more fish. Have a look at the website.
Enquire by email: stuart@cadencefishing.co.uk or via website www.siff.uk
WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLUB
Discounted evening ticket based on the following rules:
– £15 catch and release only ticket.
– MUST be purchased between 5pm and 6pm
– Wednesdays only
– No booking required
– Stop fishing at designated closing time at the time (presently 8.30 pm)
CHATTON LAKES WEDDING VENUE AND CARAVAN PARK – New Website!
We have recently launched our new Chatton Lakes Caravan Park and Wedding Venue website www.chattonlakes.co.uk
Looking for a special and unique wedding venue in rural Northumberland? Why not have your big day in the stunning surrounds of Chatton Lakes? Click for a nosey on the Weddings page.
We have 11 Hardstanding Caravan and Motorhome pitches available to book from 1st April to 30th September. You can now check availability and book directly through the Caravan Park page.
Please keep an eye out in the Events section of our facebook page and future reports.