Start with Pheasant Tail Nymph (12-16) — on the point — slow figure-of-eight retrieve. Evening can produce explosive surface takes — try a foam beetle or booby on a long leader. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses.
Fish early and late, try deeper during the heat of the day with a fast-sinking line.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Three purpose-dug spring-fed lakes (~6-7 acres total) set in ancient woodland near Consett, County Durham, stocked with rainbows (1.5lb to 10lb+, record 25lb), some blue trout and wild browns. Clear shallow water under 10ft deep; on-site restaurant and ample parking.
Three purpose-dug spring-fed lakes (~6-7 acres total) set in ancient woodland near Consett, County Durham, stocked with rainbows (1.
Start with Pheasant Tail Nymph (12-16) — on the point — slow figure-of-eight retrieve. Evening can produce explosive surface takes — try a foam beetle or booby on a long leader. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses.
Fish early and late, try deeper during the heat of the day with a fast-sinking line.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Three purpose-dug spring-fed lakes (~6-7 acres total) set in ancient woodland near Consett, County Durham, stocked with rainbows (1.5lb to 10lb+, record 25lb), some blue trout and wild browns. Clear shallow water under 10ft deep; on-site restaurant and ample parking.
