THORNTON FLY FISHERY 01530 230807
Thornton Fishing Report week ending 21/02/10
The shift in the wind & an icy cold snowy blast towards the end of the week took its toll on the fishing last week with 75 rods catching 207 trout returning 113 for a rod average 2.8, in reality still excellent fishing considering the conditions.
The shallows of the Thornton arm, wood bank & down towards the lonesome pine continue to be the best area to try with the bank anglers once again enjoying the best of the sport with the trout running tight on the shallows. Best of the fishing has been 10.00am – 3.00pm the warmest part of the day
We are still seeing a number of overwintered trout taken with the best this past week taken by season permit holder Wayne Newby 4lb rainbow.
I recommend you keep in touch with the lodge if your planning a visit as this cold blast were experiencing this week may cause the reservoir to have ice on it once again.
Boat anglers in particular need to check the weather as we will not permit anyone on the pontoon or out in the boats until any early morning ice has gone this on occasion has resulted in the boats not going out before 10.00am or even later & on the odd occasion not at all, this can be frustrating for you the customers however we are having a proper winter, one were not used too, please bear this in mind when your visiting the fishery & allow the staff to make the right decisions based on daily weather conditions to ensure your safety.
Boat times
Full Day Boat 8.30am – 5.00pm Part Day Boats 8.30am – 1.00pm / 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Car park & lodge open from 7.30am Tel 01530 230807
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Top Tips For. February/March Despite the cold winter the early season fishing has been excellent with bank anglers at this time of year enjoying the best of the sport. Work close in along the shallows, don’t wade or you will push the trout out.