Angling Report
The latest news from the banks and boats
| Report for week ending: 2nd November, 2025 |
| Rod average : 3.77 |
| Best fish : 3lb 10ozs rainbow trout |
| Caught by : Mr. Frank Lewis |
| From : Bank |
| Fly used : Montana |
| Best Dry Flies : claret Sedgehog ; black shuttlecock CdC |
| Best Wet Flies/Nymphs : Silver Invicta ; Teal Blue & Silver ; Mallard & Claret ; pearly Hare’s Ear ; black buzzer ; Black & Peacock spider |
| Best Lures : white rabbit ; Cat’s Whisker ; Montana ; Appetiser ; Yellow Dancer ; Cormorant |
| Best Areas : Ten Acre Bay ; Boat House Bay ; Gorse Bushes ; Watery Lane ; drifts along the edges of the ‘slicks’ – South Lake ; St. Stephen’s Bay ; Mary Lou’s ; Dougie’s |
Summary Report
Why November is the new October…
As we enter another mild week it is interesting to look back on Angling Reports from years past. Of course, in the ‘old’ days at Blithfield, we would have closed by now, but the Seasons have changed quite markedly.
Milder temperatures, combined with windier and wetter weather have seen a shift in trout activity and, as the old reports tell us, November is now more akin to the October of 30 years ago. There are fewer cold nights (indeed, at the time of writing, we have just had an overnight temperature of 14°C) with weather fronts from the South and West bringing mild air from Spain, Portugal and The Azores. The result is some excellent sport with later hatches of buzzers and larger fry all abundant in the shallower margins as trout move in to gorge on them.
Some great returns again this week ; no record-breakers but plenty of bags of 5,6 or 7 fish recorded from both bank and boat, so if you are considering a visit, we are open until 30th November. It was great to welcome a group of boat anglers from the Friends Of Patshull Park during the week who all enjoyed a great day on the water. We are already becoming booked up for some dates in 2026 so if you would like to hold a match or social event here next year please get in touch sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.
Our 4-hour permits (start approximately 30 minutes after purchase) are proving to be incredibly popular as the evenings draw in and, with no need to book in advance, they provide a very appealing option indeed.
Please be aware that on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th November boats are fully booked all weekend for an event and we will be open for bank fishing only.
Winners of the October Lucky Draw are Mr. Henry Deakin and Mr. John Henshall. Each wins a 4-hour bank permit or a 4-hour boat voucher valid until 31st May 2026. Congratulations to both!
We must remind everyone this week that as the water levels remain low, driving on the mud and foreshore IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. It is in breach of our Rules and is also extremely dangerous due to patches of very soft, sinking mud and we are unable to rescue your vehicle. Please do not do it.
The forecast for the week ahead is for mostly dry, settled weather with an occasional light shower and average temperatures for the time of year at around 10-12°C. The current water temperature is averaging at 10°C.
For the latest updates on conditions and for general enquiries, please ring our Terrific Team of Bailiffs on 07974 263338.
For the latest updates on conditions please ring our Terrific Team of Bailiffs on 07974 263338.
We look forward to seeing you soon.