We have our All Night Fishing Event tomorrow (late Friday into Saturday) – so for any last minuters who think they can stay awake and fancy a dabble, you’ll need to book your place tomorrow. Full details in ‘Noticeboard’ below It is forecast to be 16-17 degrees with a light 6-7mph SW wind. Better than last year!
Angler of the week was Alastair Douglas who landed 13 during one visit and 7 on another. Including two VERY LARGE Brown Trout from Ross Lake. There have been many reports of big fish lunging at flies or smash ups on Ross, so these may have been the culprits. Very well done to Alastair for landing them successfully – on Daddies and Top Hats no less.
The fishing had been fairly decent prior to the hot weather hitting, but it has taken a nosedive since. With any luck, we’ll be back to cloudy and cooler days very soon, but in the meantime we’re thankful the lakes were dug so deep and the fish have cooler water to seek refuge in. It goes without saying that any hooked fish are to be kept in the water at all times and released as quickly as possible please.
We will be monitoring the water temperature – in case it reaches threshold level – where the dissolved oxygen in the water drops to unsafe levels to catch fish in. It is difficult to predict, but this weekend would be the days most at risk of a short term fishery closure. We will post updates on Facebook if this happens but assume we are open for now. Once the weekend passes, things should cool down.
For anyone fishing, try to avoid the heat of the day. Early and late will be your best times and small dries are expected to come into their own heading towards dark.
If you are here through the day, try to find the deeper water and get your fly down. Above all, the cold hard truth is you will catch less when the sun is beating down. The fish will usually form their own protection by simply not taking flies or finding the deepest coolest water out of reach of bank anglers. The night fishing might be quite interesting to see if they come out during darkness.
WEEKLY CATCHES
Zack Scott – 16 – Mixed
Alastair Douglas – 13 – Dries
Julian Bailes – 12 – Shipmans/Hares Ear
Geoff Race – 11 – Buzzers and Top Hats
Simon Sharpe – 10 – Buzzer and Dries
Ben Blake – 10 – Top Hats
Allan Hague – 9 – Black Dries
Ross Lyall – 8 – Olive CDC
Mark Dunlop- 8 – Daddies
Colin Grey – 7 – Dries
Steve Robinson – 7 – Mixed
Steve McMorn – 7 – Mixed
Ian Allen – 7 – Gnat
Derek Elliott – 7 – Disco Biscuit
Brian Corkhill – 7 – Corkhill Splendours
Alastair Douglas – 7 – Top Hat/Daddies
On Tuesday, we welcomed back the Chatton Cadence Codgers, who had some great fishing – finishing with a rod average of 5.5. Fish were interested throughout the day but starting to show signs of becoming awkward with the humidity. Dries were generally the best method on the day but all the guys said the fish were really finicky. Griffiths Gnats were good flies later in the day with the Beetles mentioned last week falling on the water.
Fishing Forecast
Improving from Sunday, when temperatures are forecast to drop to 20 degrees. And then 18-19 for the rest of next week, with more sensible night time temperatures. Winds will be mostly from the SW/W and light to medium strength. There may be lightening and heavy rain possible as well, so keep eyes and ears peeled.
First Cast – 8.30am.
Last Cast – 11.00pm every day. Except Saturday, which is always 5.00pm.
Predicted Fly Box
Yellow Owl Top Hats, Griffiths Gnat, Nothing Fly, Damsel Nymphs, CDCs, Shipmans, Buzzers, PTN.
See you all soon!
David and Gemma
——–> NOTICEBOARD <——–
ALL NIGHT FISHING EVENT
– Friday, 29th June
– Tel 01668 215226 to secure your place. Booking is essential. Places limited.
– £40 – includes bacon sarnie and tea/coffee at the end, plus a 12hr catch & release ticket for the duration
– Payment on booking please
– SIgn in between 7pm and 8pm
– Fish until 8am
– Please don’t turn up on the night without confirming your place by phone or in person at the fishery in the next few days.
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 10pm)
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.