Feedback & Reports

It felt colder than the previous day with a biting downstream wind. The water was clear but higher than you would ideally like, making wading a bit tricky. We had a bit of sport to spiders at first and a trickle hatch of LDOs started with nothing taking them. At about 3pm a few March Browns started to show, nothing taking them at first but then a few splashy rises in one or two places and we managed a few on dries. Best fish was about 1.25lbs.

7 Trout

A chilly but bright day and the river pushing through as expected....Only one rod fished and a solitary Chub caught...Last hour produced a couple of tentative fast bites both of which were missed...Always a pleasure to fish here though and a great place to finish the season...

1 Chub, 1 Other

First visit to this stretch found it a bit pacy and shallow for this time of year so only stayed 2hrs,will try again in summer

3 Barbel, 1 Chub

The river was very high and coloured. Most of the beat was far too dangerous to fish. However, great news, The gravel catch was fishable and I managed a thoroughly enjoyable hour. No real prospect of a fish, but wonderful to be on the river so early in the year.

FOUND - a pair of wader boots

The following boots were on the side of the road on the Gromain Beat. I have put them in the main Gromain hut.

The river was high and the water colder than expected when I arrived and the height increased by nearly half a metre during the afternoon. I settled into the only really fishable swim and had three half-hearted bites in the session, giving me a solitary chub. Unsurprisingly, the barbel did not show up.

1 Chub

Tough day with conditions

A cold downstream wind for most of the day. A very sparse hatch of LDOs that didn't last but fish did target them and we had some sport on the dries. Spiders also accounted for some fish. Best fish was around 2lbs, most others in the 8-12 inches bracket. Great to be back on the water!

20 Trout

7 Trout

A complete blank between two Anglers in reasonable conditions, very disappointing. I believe the River is suffering badly due to the well documented pollution issues. Please note that entry through the gate into the field is no longer possible due to very deep Troughs, presumably caused by Farm vehicles and so parking is only available for 2 Vehicles. Until this is rectified the Foundation should inform Anglers of the situation. I recommend the Foundation pay a visit to see for themselves