Knitsley Mill Fishery in Durham is stocked regularly with good fighting Rainbow Trout. This draws anglers from the North East of England and beyond.
Knitsley Mill is a very popular spot for fly fishing in Durham. With a healthy population of natural insect life popular flies include small dry flies and Black Buzzer’s.
Aldin Grange fishery in Durham often fishes well with dry flies like the Black Gnat, CDC and Emergers. In warmer weather or when Rainbow Trout can be found at a greater depth it is recommended to try a cat’s Whisker, Dawson’s Olive or a Damsel.
If you want to try an alternative venue to go fly fishing in Durham then Aldin Grange can be well worth a visit.
Westlow Mere fishery in Cheshire is associated with good fly fishing in Cheshire. The average bag is rarely below five, especially in the summer months when a range of fishing flies can lead to angling bliss. Lures, Buzzers, Damsel’s and Montanas are strong favourites.
Meadow Fishery in Cheshire is renowned for consistent catch returns of hard fighting Rainbow Trout in the region of 5 to 6 lb. Popular patterns for fly fisherman include the Black Gnat and various Emergers. This water responds particularly well to Buzzer Fishing Fly tactics.
To catch your first Rainbow Trout try fly fishing in Cheshire at Meadow Fishery.
Kennick Reservoir in Devon is one of the largest fisheries in the area with almost 50 acres of surface water to choose from. Rainbow Trout of around seven pounds are the norm rather than the exception which is one of the reasons for the popularity of this established fly fishing venue.
Some of the favoured patterns for fly fishing in Devon at Kennick Reservoir include Damsel Nymph’s, Diawl Bach’s, Montana Nyph’s and Buzzer’s.
Press Manor Fishery in Derbyshire boasts abundant natural insect life around the periphery of the 5 acres or so. The fishery is regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout and they respond well to Black Buzzers fished almost static.
Other patterns recommended when fly fishing in Derbyshire at Press Manor Fishery are the Bloodworm, Damsels and Daddies.
Bigland Trout Fishery in Cumbria offers good sport to trout anglers. With local Cumbrian anglers Buzzer’s, CDC’s, Damsels and Sedges often prove successful, particularly during the warmer summer months.
Fly fishing in Cumbria at Bigland Trout Fishery is a pleasure, with excellent facilities and a warm welcome for fisherman on their first trip to this popular venue.
Witton Castle fishery in Durham is one of my favourite venues, particularly in spring and autumn. The hard fighting Rainbow Trout often reach up to 18lb in weight and I am yet to experience another fishery with such robust fighters.
The Hare’s Ear is usually the fishing fly I turn to first when fly fishing in Durham at Witton Castle.
Witton Castle has a well stocked tackle shop to cope with almost every eventuality plus superb facilities and ample parking. The popularity of this venue amongst the local fly fishing community is best demonstrated on the opening day of the season when it is almost always full of anglers.
Other popular patterns include Black Buzzer’s, Olives, Damsels and Black Hopper’s.
Jubilee Fishery in Durham is often the scene for an excellent days fishing. Rainbow Trout above 15lb are far from rare and this makes for a great day fly fishing in Durham.
Favourite flies include Hoppers, Buzzers, Shipman’s or Bloodworms. The Cat’s Whisker is popular here as is the case at most fisheries in the North East when fish can be found below the surface. Read the rest of this entry »
Sweethope Lough is a renowned Northumbrian stillwater located between Knowesgate, Kirkwhelpington and Ridsdale in the Northumberland hills. When you mention Sweethope Lough fly fisherman will tend to think of large, hard fighting rainbow trout. The fishery is well regarded in the angling press and has a loyal customer base from across the North East, Cumbria and Southern Scotland. Read the rest of this entry »