Rutland Water
Fish week 129 (Season 28,528) Returns 93 (8,026) Rod average 1.38 (3.57)

Bank anglers have been out in steady numbers when the weather has permitted. Last Sunday a number of fish were caught close in off the Normanton bank from the Church to Fantasy Island. Andy Mosely from Mansfield used dry fly to good effect with three fish by early afternoon. There were a lot of fish on the move that day and Andy missed a few in the process.

Dries, nymphs and fry patterns have accounted for good conditioned Rainbows. Some fish were feeding in less than two feet of water amongst the dying weedbeds and shoreline.

Al Owen guided two customers on Friday with five Rainbows coming to their boat. Other boat anglers have had a less pleasant time with the recent variable weather conditions which have included fog, heavy rain and strong winds.

Out of season Browns are showing in many areas, any caught must be returned to the water as soon as possible.

Bank anglers should avoid wading as fish are very close in to the shore in a lot of areas. Anglers fishing the rudder have had a few fish. Fry are feeding in the old weedbeds scattered around the shoreline. Grebes and Cormorants are feeding heavily on fry and are a sure indicator that trout will not be far away.

The Fur and Feather match will be fished on Sunday 6 December and bookings are being taken. Around 15 boats will be available in December and January. Please note during December and January boats will not be available on Mondays or Tuesdays.

Best methods Bank – dries/nymphs/fry patterns.
Boat – as for bank, close into shoreline, sinking lines with tubes, snakes (deeper water).

Best Rainbow Estimated at 6lb.

Best boat areas Main basin, fishing lodge frontage.

Best bank areas East Creek to fishing lodge, church to Fantasy Island, Finches, Armley to Barn Hill Creek.
Forthcoming events
Fur & Feather (bank) 6 December
The end of season sale is now on and ends on 15 November with 20% off all stock and up to 50% off selected items.
Shop opening times are now 8am to 2pm.

Grafham Water
Fish week 422(season 26,478) Returns 116 (6,371) Rod average 3.63 (4.15)

Grafham Water has continued to fish well for both bank and boat anglers with a good rod average of 3.63 and 45% of all trout caught weighing 3lb or over.

Bank anglers continue to enjoy excellent sport with plenty of bag limits being taken from the Dam, Seat, Gaynes Cove, G Buoy and Deep Water Point.

The most successful method has been to fish shrimp patterns, hares ear, minkies and black boobies on a floating line.

Boat anglers have also had a great week’s fishing with plenty of trout being caught around the margins on floating or intermediate lines with tubes, snakes, minkies, sparklers, hares ears and shrimp patterns. The best boat areas have been G Buoy, Willows, Seat, Dam and Gaynes Cove.

Predator anglers have also had some sport over the past week with Pike caught up to 19lb, Zander 13lb and Perch to 3lb 8oz. The best areas for the predator anglers have been both towers, sludge bank and central drifts through the reservoir.

Important notice to anglers
The Brown trout season ended Thursday 29 October. Please ensure any Browns caught are returned safely to the water.
As from 1 November the western end of the reservoir is out of bounds until 1 April. Boat restrictions are now in place along the western shore of the reservoir, these are on display at the shop counter.

Best Rainbow 7lb taken by Neil Cohen.

Best boat areas G Buoy, Deep Water Point, Seat, Willows, Dam, Gaynes Cove.

Best bank areas Deep Water Point, G Buoy, Willows, Dam, Seat, Gaynes Cove.

Best methods See report.

Forthcoming events
Fur & Feather (bank) 29 November
The end of season sale is now on and ends on 15 November with 20% off all stock and up to 50% off selected items.
Shop opening times are now 8am to 2pm.

Pitsford Water
Fish week 201(season 11,352) Returns 87 (2,458) Rod average 2.3 (4.6)

Fur & Feather boat match Sunday 8 November.
The Pitsford Fur and Feather boat match was well attended with 45 anglers out on the water. A total of 106 fish were caught for a rod average of 2.3. The winning boat pair was Yvonne Webb and Simon Lehane with 12 fish for 25lb 8oz. Second place went to Rick Cooper and Graham Hayward with 11 fish for 22lb 7oz. Messrs Davis and Davis were third with 10 fish for 20lb 12oz. The prize for the biggest Rainbow went to Rob Edmunds with a fish of 4lb 6oz.

Bank anglers continue to enjoy success on the North Farm shore, Cliffs and Ash Tree or Hell Bay. Floating lines with blobs, shrimp patterns are best. Boat anglers are catching fish on fry patterns, or snakes in the main basin or on drifts across the Narrows.

The Small Half of the reservoir is now out of bounds until next April.

The end of season sale is now on and ends on 15 November with 20% off all stock and up to 50% off selected items.

Information for all anglers
An invasive species of shrimp (Dikerogammarus villosus), commonly known as DV, has been found at Pitsford Water. The presence of this species in the water does not pose any threat to human health. Water from the reservoir is treated to a very high standard before being supplied to local homes for drinking. It is important that anglers continue to follow the Check, Clean, Dry procedures in place for the preservation of our environment and sport.

Best boat areas Sailing Club Bank, Brixworth Bay, Bog Bay, Stone Barn Bay.

Best bank areas Northfields Shore, Stone Barn Point, Gravels, Rigby’s Point, Sailing Club Bank, Duffers Reach.
Forthcoming events
The Brown trout season ended Thursday 29 October. Please ensure any Browns caught are returned safely to the water.

The end of season sale is now on and ends on 15 November with 20% off all stock and up to 50% off selected items.
Shop opening times are now 8am to 2pm.

Second Saturday of each month Pitsford will be open for fly tying tuition, casting coaching and general fishing advice.

Ravensthorpe Reservoir
Fish week 124 (season 12,859) Returns 28 (2,955) Rod average 4.4 (4.3)
Another week of good sport has been had at Ravensthorpe from the bank and the boats.

Various methods have been working including lures, blobs and minkies. However, with the clear water fish have been coming up to dries and small nymphs fished just under the surface.

The bank has been producing fish using black and green lures, buzzer or diawl bachs on a floating line.

The best Pike of the week was a fish estimated at about 20lb. This was taken on a red mohikan fly by Derek Coles. His best Pike on a fly. A few smaller Pike have also been caught mainly on lures.

Best Rainbow 3lb 4oz taken by A Topping.

Best boat areas All areas worth trying.

Best bank areas In front of Platforms 4,5,13 and 14 and the Dam.

Best methods See report.

Mid week boat winner Andy Ross of Burbage.