The upstream fish count figures for April have been published, the link on the right of this page will take you to the EA site. (more…)

The 1st of our batch of stockies have now gone into the river. We have again been well served by Bob who has supplied some beautiful fish once more. (more…)

We are hearing news of good hatches of Olives and Brown Trout enjoying the feast. (more…)

Sunday May 10th is the date for the Junior Compettion. Junior anglers please meet at the Jubillee Bridge Car Park for a 2:30pm start. (more…)

Our thanks to the group who recently carried out bank work along our waters. This was mostly clearing fallen trees and branches which were either blocking access to the water or were consider to be dangerous.

We hope this helps you to enjoy your season.

Before

Paths to the river were opened up.

and after

A little head scratching always helps

Before

and all becames clear

The warm weather over Easter week has helped raise the water temperature and brought on some fly hatches and rising trout.

Good hatches of olives have been reported and the rods that have been out report fish up to the pound mark. Good trout in very good condition at the start of April bodes well for another great season of trout fishing.

The club will be stocking as usual, same size and number of fish as previously but with one big difference, these will be TRIPLOID fish. When they go in (not just yet) they will be marked with a black spot below the gill area.

We really need your help this year, this is the 1st year that we have stocked triploid fish and we need as much information as possible about them. PLEASE keep records and send in good catch returns or report any of these fish caught throughout the season. Good quality information will help us to plan what we will do in the future. More about that later, for the moment flies are hatching and trout are feeding. Enjoy.

The club is now considering action to protect our river banks and the habitat for our fish. As part of this we are looking to organise a Balsam Bash.

It is planned that this will take place in early June before the plants become established.

Everyone is familiar with this rapidly spreading plant, it can be very picturesque along the river banks but can also be a great nuisance for anglers getting to and from the waters. BUT are you aware of the problems which Himalayan Balsam can cause to game fishing waters.

Please take a look at the page to be found under About W&DAC to find out more about this and other invasive speciaes, how they threaten our sport and what we can do to help.

The Trout season has opened with bright clear conditions and a reasonable spring river level.

Were you lucky enough to get out? How did you do?

Don’t get caught out with a late fee, membership renewals will be taken again at the Prospect Club on Tuesday evening. Prices have been held at the 2014 levels for another year. This is incredibly good value fishing for an amazingly low price.

  New members always welcome, including Season Permits  available to anglers from outside the old Wear Valley District  area.

Many thanks to those members who took the opportunity to renew memberships last night and a warm welcome to new and returning members.

For those who were unable come along last night another opportunity is available next week. Tuesday 17th March between 7:00 and 8:45pm. The trout season will be less than a week away by then so please don’t miss the opportunity.

Postal applications may still be made to the secretary but of course we cannot guarantee the post being on time.

Walking the banks this week the river looks in great nick, the winter has not been too harsh so the water could warm up quite quickly. We’re looking forward to a cracking season so don’t wait, get that renewal sorted.

Tight lines.