Stillwater · Mixed · South East / Waterford, IE

Knockaderry Reservoir

Wide panoramic view of sunset colours reflected in Knockaderry Reservoir, County Waterford, Ireland
Fair · Trout
Perch Fry · 8-10_long_shank
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Daddy Longlegs expected on Knockaderry Reservoir
Good wave on — drift country. A useful wave. Work the productive shore.
56% confidence

Knockaderry Reservoir is often best in spring through autumn.

What moved it
  • Wind12 km/hGentle breeze
Today's fly
Perch Fry
Perch Fry8-10_long_shank
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Conditions on the water
Estimate
Wind
12 km/h
calmblown out
Wave20 cm ripple
Water temp14.4°C
Air temp17°C
CloudBroken
Pressure—
Rain · recent0.0 mm

No gauge on this water — readings are regional estimates from weather, not a live gauge.

Stale water· No rain in 48h

Little recent rain — fresh fish runs unlikely. Focus on resident fish and established lies.

How to fish it · for Trout
When
May–September; mayfly peak late May–June
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Muddler Minnow on the bob and Perch Fry on the point.
The plan
Plan A

Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Muddler Minnow on the bob and Perch Fry on the point.

Plan B

If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.

Watch for

Daddy Longlegs may strengthen through the middle of the day as conditions warm.

Bank

Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.

Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface

Hatch predictions

Top nymph shown — see all 2 guilds as a supporter.

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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)

Hatch predictions

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Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
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Trout seasonSeason
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2
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Reservoir BuzzerHatch
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3
3
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2
Daphnia SwarmHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
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2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1

Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.

Ranked for today
Fly box · Trout
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
  • Permit/ticket required; confirm operator dates.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
74%
Cloud100%
Wind65%
Temp60%

A good match for Knockaderry Reservoir — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.

Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
  1. Wide panoramic view of sunset colours reflected in Knockaderry Reservoir, County Waterford, Ireland
    Sunset over Knockaderry Reservoir, Co. Waterford
  2. Terrain map of the venue
    Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
  • Ecology: Unknown
  • Chemical: Unknown
Why this score
  • Cloud cover (cloud) suits the fishery well.
  • Daddy Longlegs are in their seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Directions
Seasons & zones
  • Trout 15 February → 30 September
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