- Free fishing
- Fly only
Start with Marabou Damsel (8-12) — on the point. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
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.
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Conditions are away from Harperrig Reservoir's sweet spot — it usually fishes best in ripple wind with cloud skies.
Harperrig Reservoir, West Lothian Terrain map
- Daddy longlegs are in their seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
- Trout 15 March → 6 October
Harperrig Reservoir
Start with Marabou Damsel (8-12) — on the point. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
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.
Conditions are away from Harperrig Reservoir's sweet spot — it usually fishes best in ripple wind with cloud skies.
Harperrig Reservoir, West Lothian Terrain map
- Daddy longlegs are in their seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
- Trout 15 March → 6 October