Week 5 - 2026 Fly Fishing Report – Ladybower Fisheries

Season Total stocking to date: 7,700

Doubles, doubles, doubles galore!

What a difference a week makes! Mostly calm, mild days, well greeted by us all! The fish have certainly switched on to it as well. Flat calm mornings have seen fish rising all across the basin taking buzzers hatching off first thing.

A staggering amount of doubles caught this week, probably close to a dozen we'd challenge you to name another English reservoir that is capable of producing such quality fish, and so frequently!

Top returns

Top honours this week belong to season ticket holder Nick Halstead and Michael Lunn. Together they caught a very impressive 50+ fish on Wednesday. Their main areas was Grainfoot using the bung with mop flies or putting a midge tip to great effect well done gents

Another very respectful bag was from Thursday when Derek Moore and Felicity Appleton venture away from the crowds and found fish in Rasberry and Ladybower bays. Fast glass or a di3 and lures were the winning combination

Top bank areas:
• Jetty
• Ladybower bay
• Pickles
• Grainfoot

Top boat areas:
• Grainfoot/Millbrook
• Basin - Roadside and dam wall

Must have flies:
• Blobs
• Worms
• Damsel
• Mop flies
• Eggs
• Snakes

Bookings

All bookings, including boats, can be made online at
https://www.ladybowerfisheries.co.uk/book-now
Alternatively, please contact the office on 07960 359212 (9am–5pm).

Catch Returns & Photos

Correctly completed catch returns are automatically entered into the monthly draw for a free Catch & Release ticket. Angling photos are also welcome at info@ladybowerfisheries.co.uk and are entered into a separate monthly draw.