Fish week 2,293 (Season 19,608) Returns 275 (2,415) Rod average 8.33 (8.11)
Bank anglers are experiencing superb sport on dry fly, especially in the evenings with fish moving close in. We are seeing good quality specimens to 5lb plus. Nymphs are still working as well with fish feeding on buzzer, large and small.
John Glanfield from Devon celebrated his 90th birthday at Rutland in true style marking the occasion with his 43rd consecutive visit. John has fished at Rutland every season since the fishery opened.
One of our season ticket holders recorded a personal best fish of 6lb – a superb Rainbow from the bank. This lovely fish fell to a dry fly late in the evening.
There are noticeable signs of bream and roach shoals coming in to spawn. Expect a lot of active surface action along with the fly hatches in the next few weeks.
There are some Mayfly showing with the spinners doing their dance in areas like the fishing lodge and the Normanton area of the reservoir.
We anticipate excellent sport in many areas – expect to see pin fry feeders showing in the next couple of weeks. Water clarity is very good.
Fish stocked: 2,500.
Tuesday night boat league 2021
Rules again this season are, kill your first four fish, then catch and release four fish. Arrive at the lodge from 5.00pm onwards; boats leave the harbour at 6.00pm. We look forward to welcoming anglers back to this friendly event.
We are now at week four with this week's top rod taking 5 fish and topping the league with 30 points.
Forthcoming events
Tuesday Evening boat league – please ask at the lodge for more details
Lake Challenge (Predator) 19 & 20 June
Airflo Invitation Match 26 & 27 June
England Qualifier 28 June
EDFF (by invitation) 1 July
Scierra Pairs Heat 12 July
EFFA (by invitation) 21-22 July