Carsington Fishery Report
13th May 2013
Another busy week for the fishery with a whole mixture of weather conditions from bright still days to
blustery wet conditions midway through the week. Although this didn’t put of many brave souls who had a
great days fishing despite the weather.
Don Stazicker one of our casting instructors used the windy conditions of Thursday to shoot a short film
giving advice on fly casting in windy conditions. Take a look, it might help to make those windy days a
little more successful.
Helpful hints on Fly Casting in High Winds
http://www.youtube.com/embed/STa1DG9q4a8?rel=0
Another fine catch!
Rod Average
The rod average for last week was 6.06 with 570 fish caught by 94 anglers.
Best Rainbow/Brown
The heaviest rainbow this week was 4lbs 8oz caught by John Mathews.
Top Spots
The top spots this week have been Shinningford creek, Osprey towers and brown ale bay, halfmoon field,
fishtail creek and Upperfileds bay.
Method & Flies
The most popular fly patterns used this week have been nymphs, buzzers, hares ears, black fritz, orange
booby, hot head damsel and gold head montana. Mostly intermediate and floating lines have been used
this week.
Casting Lessons for Beginners
We have our first casting lesson for beginners on Sunday 19th May. This is a great way to get into fly
fishing for the first time. It is a 2 hour session and all the equipment will be provided. The cost is £30.00
per head and must be booked in advance; just give the centre a call to book a place.
Boats can leave the jetty from 8.30am
All boats are back to the jetty by 8.30pm
Please allow a few minutes to return from your fishing spot
Please note that Carsington is a boat fishing water only. It is advisable that boat bookings are made in
advance to avoid disappointment. Discounts are available for bookings of 5 or more boats.
Bookings taken by telephone on 01629 540478 or email
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Carsington Fishery Report
6th May 2013
It’s been another great week of fishing with a rod average of 8.74 which is a little higher than last week.
The fishing has been very similar to the previous few weeks with many fish being caught on buzzers and
nymphs. The weather conditions have been really kind to us this week and all of our boats have been out
on the water over the bank holiday weekend.
A great catch by Adam & Grant Lockett - Largest Fish 3lbs 12oz
Rod Average
The rod average for last week was 8.74 with 787 fish caught by 90 anglers.
Best Rainbow/Brown
The heaviest rainbow this week was 4lbs 3oz caught by Phil Harding on a buzzer. The largest brown at
1lbs 8oz was caught by Paul Pearce.
Top Spots
The top spots this week have been Shinningford creek, Osprey towers and brown ale bay, halfmoon field,
fishtail creek and Upperfileds bay.
Method & Flies
The most popular fly patterns used this week have been nymphs, buzzers, hares ears, black fritz, orange
booby, hot head damsel and gold head montana. Mostly intermediate and floating lines have been used
this week. Fish have been caught much closer to the surface with several afternoons seeing fish rising.
Charity Competition - Sunday 14th July 2013
Charity Fly Fishing Competition in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. It’s a team event with 2
anglers per boat, there are trophies for the Best Bag and Heaviest fish. The cost per boat is £95.00, for
more information and to make a booking follow the link below
www.beatingbloodcancers.org/midlands/charityfly-fishing-event
Boats can leave the jetty from 8.30am
All boats are back to the jetty by 8.30pm
Please allow a few minutes to return from your fishing spot
Please note that Carsington is a boat fishing water only. It is advisable that boat bookings are made in
advance to avoid disappointment. Discounts are available for bookings of 5 or more boats.
Bookings taken by telephone on 01629 540478 or email
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Carsington Fishery Report
29th April 2013
It’s been a great week of fishing despite the breezy conditions of the weekend. The rod average for this week is a
cracking 8.08 which is the highest the rod average has been so far this season. Once again this week many fish have
been caught on buzzer and many over wintered fish have been caught especially around Fishtail Creek and
Upperfields Bay. It’s been nice to see a few more people out on the water and groups and clubs making returns visits
to the fishery.
Winner of the Trout Master fish off at Carsington Water - Malcolm Sargeant
Rod Average
The rod average for last week was 8.08 with 412 fish caught by 51 anglers.
Best Rainbow/Brown
The heaviest rainbow this week was 4lbs caught by Paul Jowett. The largest brown at 2lbs 8oz was caught on a minky
booby off Sailing Club Island by Mark Barnsby.
Top Spots
The top spots this week have been Shinningford Creek, Osprey Towers and Brown Ale Bay, Halfmoon Field, Fishtail
Creek. Upperfields Bay has fish very well over the weekend with many over wintered fish being caught.
Method & Flies
The most popular fly patterns used this week have been nymphs, buzzers, hares ears, black fritz, orange booby, hot
head damsel and gold head montana. Mostly intermediate and floating lines have been used this week.
There has been a good sign of natural fly life present during the calmer days.
Results of the Trout Master Fish off
On Saturday we had the Trout Master fish off for all those anglers who had entered into Trout Master during the 2012
season. Malcolm Sargeant won the competition with a bag weight of 15lbs 2oz for his six fish, he also caught the
biggest fish of the competition which was 3lbs 7.5oz. Malcolm is pictured above with his winning catch. It was a great
days fishing with all anglers catching their 6 fish by 2pm.
Boats can leave the jetty from 8.30am
All boats are back to the jetty by 8.30pm
Please allow a few minutes to return from your fishing spot
Please note that Carsington is a boat fishing water only. It is advisable that boat bookings are made in
advance to avoid disappointment. Discounts are available for bookings of 5 or more boats.
Bookings taken by telephone on 01629 540478 or email
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Carsington Fishery Report
22nd April 2013
The rod average has stayed fairly constant this week at 6.57. The weather has been much better and the warmer
conditions have showed many hatches of fly life. The reports seem to have followed this with reports of floating lines,
nymphs and buzzers being used by a number of anglers during the latter part of last week. The weather on Friday
evening stayed fairly warm and as the wind dropped the fish began to rise for the first time this season. A number of
anglers fishing that evening recorded catches of above 10 fish.
More of this weather please!
Rod Average
The rod average for last week was 6.57 with 309 fish caught by 47 anglers.
Best Rainbow/Brown
The heaviest rainbow this week was 3lbs 9oz caught by Paul Pearce. Paul also caught the largest brown at 2lbs 9oz
both fish were caught on a cats whisker.
Top Spots
The top spots have been at the north end of the reservoir and around fishtail creek. Shinningford creek, Osprey
towers and brown ale bay have had excellent reports.
Method & Flies
The most popular fly patterns used this week have been nymphs, buzzers, hares ears, black fritz, orange booby, black
tadpole & cats whisker. Mostly intermediate and floating lines have been used this week.
There has been a good sign of natural fly life present during the warmer periods.
You Tube Appearance
Thanks to Steve Cullens visit earlier this month we have made an appearance on You Tube. His interview was
recorded for Trout Watch after he visited Carsington to fish our water in aid of research for an article in Total Flyfisher
Magazine. Have a look at clip and we look forward reading the article soon.
Trout Water – Steve Cullen – Carsington http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUlqt_F1-KM
Boats can leave the jetty from 8.30am
All boats are back to the jetty by 8.00pm
Please allow a few minutes to return from your fishing spot
Please note that Carsington is a boat fishing water only. It is advisable that boat bookings are made in
advance to avoid disappointment. Discounts are available for bookings of 5 or more boats.
Bookings taken by telephone on 01629 540478 or email
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Carsington Fishery Report
15th April 2013
Our first Carsington Fishery Spring Open Competition took place on Saturday. We had 12 pairs competing against
each other to be the first names on the Carsington competition honours board. We also had two other prize categories
for best individual bag weight and the heaviest fish. A great day was had by all and to begin with the the weather was
quite kind. The rod average for the competition was 5.34 with 19 anglers catching their 6 fish before 5pm. .
Carsington Trout Fishery Spring Open Competition Sat 13th April 2013
Mick Woodhouse & Kev Booker – Winning Pair Dave Swindell – Heaviest fish
Mick Woodhouse – Best Individual Bag
Rod Average
The rod average for last week was 6.82 with 432 fish caught by 62 anglers.
Best Rainbow/Brown
The heaviest rainbow this week was 3lbs 9oz caught by David Swindell this catch also won the biggest fish prize in our
Spring Open Competition. Mr Richardson also caught a similar sized fish recorded on catch return as ‘almost 4lbs’.
The heaviest brown was 2lbs 2oz and was caught by Mr R Oldfield also during the Spring Open.
Top Spots
The top spots have been mostly governed by the weather conditions. The east side has found successful spots during
the north easterly winds whereas Saturday saw fish being caught in Shinningford Creek, Brown Ale Bay and the
Osprey towers.
Method & Flies
The most popular fly patterns used this week have still been montana, damsel, black fritz, orange blobs, black tadpole
& cormorant patterns. Mostly intermediate lines have been used this week using a fairly slow retrieve.
There has been a good sign of natural fly life present during the warmer periods.
Boats can leave the jetty from 8.30am
All boats are back to the jetty by 8.00pm
Please allow a few minutes to return from your fishing spot
Please note that Carsington is a boat fishing water only. It is advisable that boat bookings are made in
advance to avoid disappointment. Discounts are available for bookings of 5 or more boats.
Bookings taken by telephone on 01629 540478 or email
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Carsington Fishery Report
8th April 2013
We were glad for warmer calm conditions over the weekend which saw almost every boat out on the water. It’s great
to see more anglers out now that the snow has gone and the rod average has increased to 5.36. We hosted the first
of the seasons Carsington Fly Fisher competitions with 22 anglers competing. Tony Smith shown below came first with
a total bag weight of 14lb 13oz.
Melvyn Wood – 4lbs 2oz Rainbow Tony Smith – Bag weight of 14lb 13oz
Rod Average
The rod average for this week was 5.36 with 311 fish caught by 58 anglers.
Best Rainbow/Brown
The heaviest rainbow this week was 6 ½ lbs caught by Ian Ritchie.
The heaviest brown this week was 2 ½ lbs caught by Alan Wilton
Top Spots
Once again the most successful areas have been close to the shorelines. The best areas are Halfmoon Field, Stitch
Plantation, Fish tail creek, Upperfields and Millfields. These areas have been the most fishable areas due to a week of
North Eastly winds.
Method & Flies
The most successful patterns are Black lures, orangel booby, green & black fritz, black tadpole and cormorant.
Most fish have been caught in deeper areas on intermediate and sinking lines.
Boats for this weekend – 13th & 14th April
As many of you will be aware we our first Carsington Water Fly Fishery Open competition is taking place on Saturday.
We have a couple of boats left for either the competition or just general hire. If you want to book a boat for Saturday
then please email or give us a call. A few more boats are left for Sunday.
Boats can leave the jetty from 8.30am
All boats are back to the jetty by 7.30pm
Please allow a few minutes to return from your fishing spot
Please note that Carsington is a boat fishing water only. It is advisable that boat bookings are made in
advance to avoid disappointment. Discounts are available for bookings of 5 or more boats.
Bookings taken by telephone on 01629 540478 or email
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Carsington Fishery Report
1st April 2013
Fishing has only taken place from Friday onwards this week due to the extreme weather conditions and access to site.
Those anglers that have braved the elements have successfully caught giving us a rod average of 4.38.
Good Friday 29th March 2013
2lbs 4oz - Rainbow
Seth Grimes, age 11 successfully braving the elements.
Rod Average
The rod average for this week was 4.38 with 35 fish caught by 8 anglers.
Best Rainbow/Brown
The heaviest rainbow this week was 2½ lbs caught by many of this week anglers.
No browns were recorded this week.
Top Spots
Once again the most successful areas have been close to the shorelines. The best areas are Towerbank, Osprey
Towers, Halfmoon Field, Dam Wall and Millfields. Many returns stated that fish were caught all over showing that it is
best not to stay in one place for long.
Method & Flies
The most successful patterns are Black lures, coral booby, green & black fritz, black tadpole and diawl bach.
A mixture of intermediate and floating lines have been used, interestingly some fish have been found closer to the
surface than expected and other have been near to the bottom but in shallower depths of water.
New Arrival
This week we took delivery of our first of three new boats. Following the success of the Coulam Wheellie boat we have
ordered three new Coulam 16 boats. People who have used them before will be aware that they are very good on
large waters and are slightly larger than our current fleet. This boat will be available for hire from Monday 8th April
with the others to follow soon.
Boats can leave the jetty from 8.30am
All boats are back to the jetty by 7.00pm
Please allow a few minutes to return from your fishing spot
Please note that Carsington is a boat fishing water only. It is advisable that boat bookings are made in
advance to avoid disappointment. Discounts are available for bookings of 5 or more boats.
Bookings taken by telephone on 01629 540478 or email
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Carsington Fishery Report
25th March 2013
Despite the snow this week’s rod average is 6.07!
Carrying on from the excellent start of opening weekend the water fish well until the snow hit us and access to site
was near impossible. Once again a mixture of newly stocked and over wintered fish were caught and many being over
3lbs. One of our boats had 40 plus fish to their boat through the day quoting that it had been a ‘Great Day’
!
Rod Average
The rod average for the opening weekend was 6.07 with 91 fish caught by 15 anglers.
Best Rainbow/Brown
The heaviest rainbow this week was 3¾lbs caught by Mr D J Webber.
No browns were recorded this week.
Top Spots
Once again the most successful areas have been close to the shorelines. The best areas are Towerbank, Shiningford
creek, Stitch Plantation and between Watersport and Sailing club islands.
Many returns stated that fish were caught all over showing that it is best not to stay in one place for long.
Method & Flies
The most successful patterns are Black lures, yellow booby, green & black fritz, black tadpole and damsels nymphs.
A mixture of intermediate and floating lines have been used, interestingly some fish have been found closer to the
surface than expected and other have been near to the bottom but in shallower depths of water.
Carsington Spring Open Competition – Sat 13th April
Carsington is a great venue for Fly fishing competitions and so for the 2013 season we have decided to organise one
of our own on Sat 13th April. The Carsington Spring Open competition is aimed at all anglers who enjoy a day’s
boat fishing with a friend. It will be an organised event based on two people per boat with an individual bag limit of 6
fish. Prizes will be awarded for the winning pair with the heaviest collective bag and a number of individual prizes.
The cost of entry will be £60.00 per boat including permits and boat hire.
Don’t leave it to late as we only have a few boats left.
Bookings for the competition can be made by email - flyfishing @carsigntonwater.com or telephone 01629 540478.
Boats can leave the jetty from 8.30am
All boats are back to the jetty by 6.00pm
Please allow a few minutes to return from your fishing spot
Please note that Carsington is a boat fishing water only. It is advisable that boat bookings are made in
advance to avoid disappointment. Discounts are available for bookings of 5 or more boats.
Bookings taken by telephone on 01629 540478 or email
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Carsington Fishery Report
Opening Weekend
18th March 2013
A cracking start to the 2013 season with a rod average of 7.03!
Despite the blizzard conditions at the start of the week the weather was very kind to us for opening weekend. Lots of
fish were caught with many being around 3lbs and many over wintered fish including browns being recorded. During
the slightly warmer conditions of Saturday afternoon it was good to see a few buzzer hatches which encouraged a few
fish to the surface.
A sample of fish caught on Saturday by Mr Anderson, the largest was 3lbs.
Rod Average
The rod average for the opening weekend was 7.03 with 267 fish caught by 38 anglers.
Best Rainbow/Brown
The heaviest rainbow this week was 3½ lbs caught by Harry Stevens.
The heaviest brown caught this week was 1¼ lbs, caught by Paul Pearce
Top Spots
As expected the most successful areas have been close to the shorelines. On Saturday most fish were caught towards
the north end of the reservoir. On Sunday reports were coming of fish being found in pods all over.
The best areas are Towerbank, Shiningford creek, Halfmoon field and between Watersport and Sailing club islands.
Method & Flies
The most successful patterns are Black lures, orange booby, cormorant, and damsels.
A mixture of intermediate and floating lines have been used, interestingly some fish have been found closer to the
surface than expected and other have been near to the bottom but in shallower depths of water.
Full Day Permits at a discount!
For the 2013 season we have increased the full day permit price to £24.00 for 6 fish however we have not altered the
price for our 10 ticket purchase. You can purchase 10 full day permits for £195.00 therefore only costing you £19.50
per permit! Ask for more information on your next visit all give us a call and purchase one over the telephone.
Boats can leave the jetty from 8.30am
All boats are back to the jetty by 6.00pm
Please allow a few minutes to return from your fishing spot
Please note that Carsington is a boat fishing water only. It is advisable that boat bookings are made in
advance to avoid disappointment. Discounts are available for bookings of 5 or more boats.
Bookings taken by telephone on 01629 540478 or email
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Tuesday 12th March 2013 We Open This Weekend! Just a quick email to remind you all that we open for the 2013 season on Saturday. Currently all the boats are booked for opening day however we have a few left for the Sunday and the following week. Stocking has been taking place over the past few weeks and will continue weekly. Lets hope that this spell of cold weather doesn't send the fish to deep. We have some boats left for the Carsington Spring Open competition on Sat 13th April, the cost is 60.00 per boat for 2 anglers. For a copy of our latest brochure click the following link, Carsington Fly Fishing Brochure We look forward to seeing you during the 2013 season and dont forget to keep up with our progress by catching up with our weekly reports. These are always available as below but will also be emailed to those on our mailing list. http://www.carsingtonwater.com/userfiles/documents/latestreport.pdf http://www.carsingtonwater.com/userfiles/documents/carsingtonfisheryreports.htm For more information about future fishery developments check out our website, email
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or contact the centre on 01629 540478. We welcome feedback of all sorts so please let us know about your experience at our Centre. Best Regards Sarah Barratt
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