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The wind has shifted to an easterly today, but a day of a southeasterly has loaded food into Middlemead Bay, Main Dam and Hall Point. The fish haven't had time to move on — start there before following the new wind direction.
Start with Minkie (6-10) — on the point. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
If the main plan stalls, drop to a size 14–16 midge — switch to a washing-line or suspender rig and change drift line before you change food group.
Buzzer may strengthen through the middle of the day as conditions warm.
Good ripple suits both bank and boat. Bank: work inflows, dam walls, and points. Boat: broadside drift covering wind lanes.
Hatch predictions
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
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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.
Hanningfield Reservoir in August 
Hanningfield Reservoir 
Hanningfield Reservoir from the Hawkswood Road Dam 
Hanningfield Reservoir harbour Terrain map
- Buzzer is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
- Reservoirs of this kind fish well at this time of year.
- Trout 1 April → 30 September
Hanningfield Reservoir
The wind has shifted to an easterly today, but a day of a southeasterly has loaded food into Middlemead Bay, Main Dam and Hall Point. The fish haven't had time to move on — start there before following the new wind direction.
Start with Minkie (6-10) — on the point. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
If the main plan stalls, drop to a size 14–16 midge — switch to a washing-line or suspender rig and change drift line before you change food group.
Buzzer may strengthen through the middle of the day as conditions warm.
Good ripple suits both bank and boat. Bank: work inflows, dam walls, and points. Boat: broadside drift covering wind lanes.
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 4 guilds as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 as a supporter.
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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.
Hanningfield Reservoir in August Hanningfield Reservoir Hanningfield Reservoir from the Hawkswood Road Dam Hanningfield Reservoir harbour Terrain map
- Buzzer is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
- Reservoirs of this kind fish well at this time of year.
- Trout 1 April → 30 September