Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
57
Martin Cottis's Tip of the Week
The February pike fishing will be starting soon and so stocking of our new season trout will be delayed until the pike fishers have finished their sessions. But stock fish are ready for introduction.
Directions open in app
5-Day Outlook as of 1/30/23
Opening day on Chew is 8th March. Boats and bank open the same day. However, season ticket holders get their "preview day" on 6th March. Tight lines for the coming season.
Techniques & Tips as of 1/30/23
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