Fish 456 (Season 15,867) Returns 129 (2,682) Rod average 3.53 (5.91)
Both bank and boat anglers are enjoying good sport around the reservoir with 6,000 more fish stocked last week, anglers reported fish caught in many areas.
Other than the bottom of the arms, boats have also caught well along the Whitwell frontage to Ernies Point and East Creek to Normanton church.
Bank anglers have found fish along both sides of the main basin Whitwell to Sykes Lane (north shore) and Normanton through to East Creek plus Old Hall to Yellowstones and a few off the Green bank.
Fly hatches have been good with buzzers, diawl bach and hares ear working, along with beetles and a surprisingly large number of daddy long legs. Dry fly is working for some people.
This coming weekend all boats are booked as Rutland hosts the Bob Church Classic on Sunday with practice on Saturday. Early June is always a popular time for boat anglers so please phone the fishing lodge (01780 686441) to check for availability to avoid disappointment.
Competition news
Tuesday Night Boat League week 3
Mick Bennett won the night with three fish for 11lb 10oz, including a 7lb 3oz Rainbow that won him a free mid week boat for best fish. Mick’s Rainbow is also the best of the season so far. In form Vince Sparrow took second place with four fish for 9lb 9¾oz. Third place went to Mick Connor with three fish for 8lb 15¾oz. 15 anglers caught 36 fish with reports of lots of fish feeding off the top on the night.
League leaderboard after week 3
1st Vince Sparrow 23 points
2nd Mick Connor 17 points
3rd Rick Cooper 15 points
4th Mick Bennett 15 points
5th Sean Hillaby 8 points
6th Tom Davis 7 points
Brand new events for our anglers
Breakfast club fishing
This year at Rutland we are hosting some unique early morning events we are calling ‘Breakfast club’ The idea is to get out on the water early at the time of year when the water temperatures are starting to get quite high and have some sport before the sun gets right up. You will be able to enjoy a chat and share your success with other anglers over a coffee and a cooked breakfast (included in the price). Fishing will commence at 5am until 11am with breakfast served shortly after.
We will be hosting Breakfast club fishing on the following days:
June 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th (all Saturdays).
Although rangers will be on-site early to assist and prep the boats, the fishing lodge won’t be opening until 8am (as usual) so Breakfast club fishing will need to be paid in advance.
To book and pay call the lodge on (01780) 686441 (there are limited spaces).
Costs per person
Season ticket holder single man boat £24.50
Season ticket holder two man boat £20
Non-season ticket 1 fish kill c&r single man £47.50
Non-Season ticket 1 fish kill c&r two man £43
Non-season ticket 4 fish kill c&r single man £49.50
Non-season ticket 4 fish kill c&r two man £45
Fishing stats
Best Rainbow: 7lb 3oz taken by Mick Bennett.
Best Brown: 7lb 1oz taken by Pablo Mullins.
Best boat areas: Bottom of both arms, Whitwell frontage to Sykes Lane. East Creek to Normanton church.
Best bank areas: Whitwell front, Sykes Lane, Old Hall to Yellowstones.
Mid week boat winner: H Ellis of Paignton.
Fish stocked: 6,000.
Water temp: 13-14C.
Forthcoming events
Bob Church Classic 2 June
An evening with Hans Van Klinken 7 June for more information call the lodge on 01780 686441
Breakfast Club Fishing 8,15,22 & 29 June call the fishing lodge for more information and to book.
Anglian Water Over 50’s Match 15 June
EDFF 3 July
EFFA 4 July
Scierra Pairs 6 July
England Qualifier 7 July
Anglian Water Airflo International – North of England Final 15 July
Beginners courses: 7,16 & 29 June; 2,14 & 20 July and throughout the season.
Boat handling courses: 30 May; 5,10,17 & 24 June ; 5 & 9 July and throughout the season.