Fishing catch report

View the latest fishing catch report to understand fish stock levels and what the fishing conditions are like at our reservoirs.


Sutton Bingham Reservoir

Week ending Sunday 14 April 2024.

Best areas

Best methods

Bank fishing

South Bank

Floating Line Montana and Blue Flash Damsel

Boat Fishing

Dam Wall

Floating Line, Cat's Whisker and Blue Flash Damsel

Last week

Season to date

Anglers

63

383

Fish caught

163

904

Rod average

2.6

2.4

Water temperature (°C)

10.4

-

Fish stocked

440

4,660

Last week

Best catches to date

Heaviest fish

4lbs 6oz

6lbs 8oz

Heaviest bag

18lbs 10oz

18lbs 10oz

Hawkridge Reservoir

Week ending Sunday 14 April 2024.

Best areas

Best methods

Bank fishing

In front of lodge, also on far bank

Floating or Intermediate Lines, Black Lures Cat's Whisker and Diawl Bach

Boat Fishing

Dam End

Floating or Intermediate Lines, Black Lures Cat's Whisker and Diawl Bach

Last week

Season to date

Anglers

86

602

Fish caught

330

2,289

Rod average

3.8

3.8

Water temperature (°C)

-

-

Fish stocked

-

-

Last week

Best catches to date

Heaviest fish

6lbs 4oz (blue trout - lake record)

8lbs 8oz

Heaviest bag

14lbs 5oz

18lbs 15oz

Clatworthy Reservoir

Week ending Sunday 14 April 2024.

Best areas

Best methods

Bank fishing

Lodge Bank down to Westcott Bay

Floating and Sink-Tip Lines, Blobs, Small Nymphs and Damsels

Boat Fishing

Drifting open water in front of the lodge

Floating and Sink-Tip Lines, Blobs, Small Nymphs and Damsels

Last week

Season to date

Anglers

96

431

Fish caught

380

1,333

Rod average

4.0

-

Water temperature (°C)

11

-

Fish stocked

500

3,060

Last week

Best catches to date

Heaviest fish

7lbs

7lbs

Heaviest bag

18lbs (5 fish)

19lbs 9oz (5 fish)

A really good week at Clatworthy, as we saw a break in the weather. Fish pushed high in the water, and floating line methods have been working well. A further stocking came from our fish farm which should see the good sport continue.

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