Fish week 1217 (Season 2045) Returns 101 (198) Rod average 12.04 (10.32)
The weather during the week was mostly wet and windy with more favourable conditions at the weekend. We had a rod average of 6.13 from the bank and 14.54 from the boat.
The weekend gave excellent fishing, fish have been caught in many areas including the top of both arms (winter restrictions lifted on the 1st April) Buzzers have given some great sport with a lovely 7lb brown being caught on a buzzer at the weekend and other notable over wintered fish have also been taken on buzzers with very good hatches occurring.
Lots of reports of fish movement on top of the water the areas included Sykes to Whitwell, Old Hall and Green Bank.
Boat areas
Most areas have produced fish again this week with the more notable numbers being taken from the Top of the arms, Old Hall, Barnsdale, Yellowstone and Dickinsons.
Methods
Various sinking lines have worked well but floating lines also especially at the weekend when conditions turned softer.
Flies used included lures, blobs and fabs have worked along with buzzers or crunchers on droppers.
Bank areas
North shore and south side of the peninsula.
Methods
Floating line with hare’s ear or buzzers fished on the point and dropper have produced along with lures and even dries.
Please could all anglers remember to fill in their catch returns, this data helps us manage the fishery.
Boat availability is getting low on some days so to avoid disappointment call the lodge on 01780 686441.
April 1st saw winter restrictions lifted for bank and boat anglers this has now opened up more of Rutland’s hot spots.
As a reminder remember all Brown Trout must be returned at all times. If you can’t return a brown then it must be handed into one of our fisheries staff.
Anglers parking is only permitted in designated parking areas on the peninsula, disabled bay, sailing club, New Zealand Point.
Tight lines and wet nets
FISH STOCKED: Week 600 season 22100