Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
67
Martin Cottis's Tip of the Week
Tougher week with such cold north east winds. As it has gone round to the west more of the lake is opened up. Quality fish coming out. But, fish still high and taking buzzers and almost anything near the surface.
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5-Day Outlook as of 5/27/25
Fish to be found in Villice, through the cages and along Walley and the dam areas. The weed at Wick, Roman Shallows and along the Eat Shore has become pretty dense. The fish remain high in the water.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/27/25
For nymph fishing, long leaders and team of three flies - "buzzer" pupae in various colours. It is important to move the flies VERY slowly if at all! With dry fly, best to use two flies on a 10 - 12 foot leader spaced about five feet apart. 12 on the point and 14 on the dropper. For the pike a wire trace is compulsory, and as there are some very large fish in the lake, a minimum tippet strength of 25lbs is required. Large (2/0 and 3/0) bait immitations are best.
Local Species Available 8th March to end of October
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Rainbow trout
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brown trout
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perch and pike
Martin Cottis's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Midge | black | 10, 12, 14 |
Birchell's Hatching Midge | claret/fiery brown | 12, 14 |
Midge | red | 12, 14 |
Birchell's Hatching Midge | natural | 10, 12 |
Diawl Bach | natural | 10, 12 |
Bob's Bits | claret, fiery brown, | 12, 14 |
March Brown Wet | natural | 10, 12 |
Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear Wet | black or red | 12, 14 |
fry patterns | white, silver | 8, 10 |
booby lure | black, orange | 10 |
Martin Cottis's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Clear Sink Tip Fly Line