• Wow what a week at Ravensthorpe!
Rod average of 4.9
12lb Rainbow and a 20lb Pike are best fish of the week

• Anglian Water Fur and Feather Matches
Grafham Water (bank) 29 November
Rutland Water (bank) 6 December

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Rutland Water 01780 686441; Grafham Water 01480 810531;
Pitsford, Ravensthorpe & Hollowell 01604 781350,
Taverham Mills Fishery 01603 861014; Alton Water 01473 589105
Recreation Dept Anglian Water 01572 653021

Rutland Water
Fish week 150 (Season 28,678) Returns 97 (8,123) Rod average 1.54 (3.57)
The strong winds last week disrupted boat fishing. On one of the calmer days Ron Oldroyd of Empingham had a cracking day with eight fish. Ron fished Loch Style and said he found plenty of fish in many areas, fishing close in to the shoreline with nymphs and fry patterns. Among those fish caught were two large Browns which were safely returned to the water. Anglers fishing on the rudder struggled to find fish. Fish are moving closer in to the shoreline in search of fry, corixa, snails and shrimps.

Bank anglers are again catching fish close in. Anglers prepared to keep on the move have had most success. However, in calm conditions the Normanton bank from the church is the place to be with fish very close in to the bank. Other areas to try are East Creek, the bays on the peninsula, Whitwell Creek and Ernie’s Point.

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 Fry, nymphs and dries worth using.

Best boat areas See report.

Best bank areas See report.
Forthcoming events
Fur & Feather (bank) 6 December

Grafham Water
Rod average 3.83
As Fishery News went to press today (Monday 16th), news came through of a lovely Brown taken by regular angler Keith Moray. Keith caught and released a fine Brown of 5lb 7oz. He was fishing a shrimp pattern on a floating line on the Harbour Arm. Keith went on to catch another Brown of 5lb followed by another of 3lb, all three fish were returned to the water safely.

Grafham Water continues to provide excellent sport for the time of year with 30% of fish caught weighing 3lb or over. Sport has been predominantly from the South shore and Dam with the best areas being the Seat, Gaynes Cove and the South Dam. Floating line with shrimp or hares ear or floating line with a blob on the dropper and a snake on the point are the most popular methods.

Grafham Water continued

Grafham’s Fur and Feather bank match will be held on Sunday 29 November. To reserve a place in this popular match call in at the lodge or phone 01480 810531. During November the shop opening hours are 8am to 2pm (7 days a week).

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.

Forthcoming events
Fur & Feather (bank) 29 November
Shop opening times are now 8am to 2pm.

Ravensthorpe Reservoir
Rod average 4.9
A blustery week at Ravensthorpe with mixed fortunes for trout and Pike anglers. The week started off slowly with only a few Pike anglers fishing and enjoying little success apart from the odd follow from good fish. This all changed on Wednesday when Mr Butler hooked and landed a fine 20lb specimen.

Wednesday was also a good day for Trevor Heseltine from Bridgnorth. Trevor landed a fantastic 12lb Rainbow on a small minkie. He and his boat partner had several other fish around the 2lb stamp. On Saturday John Smith boat fished alongside Mick Griffin and the pair boated several fish off Mongers.

Best methods for trout from the boat and bank are various fry patterns on intermediate or fast sinking lines. Cats whiskers, snakes and minkies are all worth a try. Bank anglers are still catching a few fish from the Dam and Mongers with a roving approach the best bet.

Best Rainbow 12lb taken by Trevor Heseltine
of Bridgnorth.

Best boat areas Mongers, Tall Willows.

Best bank areas Dam, Mongers.

Best methods See report.