Thornton Opens 1st February 2020
01530 2308o7
Boats for opening day are fully booked, If your coming to fish the bank be sure to bring waders
Early season the fish usually hug the bank opposite the lodge, down in front of the wood towards the lonesome pine, the bank can at times out fish the boats
Typically early season it will be intermediate to sinking lines producing best to your early season patterns, green pea, cats whisker, tadpoles, blobs & boobies.
Not surprising following the completion of the work to the overflow with so much rain since October the reservoir is currently full
Water visibility is at least 2ft & with this current colder frosty weather is improving daily
We have had to increased the 1 Fish, 4 Fish & 6 Fish permits by 50p, details via the link 2020 Fishing Prices
Members should have received their membership cards, if you haven’t contact the lodge
Gate & Lodge open from 7.30am
Boats available from 8.30am (as long as the boats & pontoon aren’t icy!)