Two spring-fed lakes (Oak Tree ~3 acres, Acorn ~1 acre) near Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire — not Kent. Single-fly, barbless only; brown and tiger trout returned, rainbow/blue killed. Glamping huts on site.
- Fishery
- Clay
How to fish it · for Rainbow
When
Current conditions suit Broad Oak Trout Lakes well for autumn tactics. The ripple should help fish move and feed more confidently.
Where
Start with Viva (10-12) on a figure-of-eight with occasional strip. 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. When no hatch is visible, a buzzer team — black stripped quill on the point, attractor or pearl-rib on the top dropper — is the default starting point on any UK stillwater.
The plan
Plan A
Start with Viva (10-12) on a figure-of-eight with occasional strip. 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. When no hatch is visible, a buzzer team — black stripped quill on the point, attractor or pearl-rib on the top dropper — is the default starting point on any UK stillwater.
Plan B
A fry-imitating pattern stripped through the margins can save a blank in autumn.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
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 · October highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Daphnia SwarmHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Buzzer team todayfor the conditions now
Single fly#10
Black buzzer, orange thorax
In this water’s box: Black Buzzer
How to fish it
Intermediate line · let the breeze drift the fly, then hang it 15–30 s
Fly recommendations — become a supporter
Ranked for today
Rainbow fly box
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
77%
Cloud70%
Wind65%
Temp100%
A good match for Broad Oak Trout Lakes — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 1
Terrain map
About this water
Why this score
- Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for autumn fishing.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 September → 30 June
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Permits & access
Boards & regulators
Broad Oak Trout Lakes
Two spring-fed lakes (Oak Tree ~3 acres, Acorn ~1 acre) near Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire — not Kent.
How to fish it · for Rainbow
When
Current conditions suit Broad Oak Trout Lakes well for autumn tactics. The ripple should help fish move and feed more confidently.
Where
Start with Viva (10-12) on a figure-of-eight with occasional strip. 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. When no hatch is visible, a buzzer team — black stripped quill on the point, attractor or pearl-rib on the top dropper — is the default starting point on any UK stillwater.
The plan
Plan A
Start with Viva (10-12) on a figure-of-eight with occasional strip. 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. When no hatch is visible, a buzzer team — black stripped quill on the point, attractor or pearl-rib on the top dropper — is the default starting point on any UK stillwater.
Plan B
A fry-imitating pattern stripped through the margins can save a blank in autumn.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
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.
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.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Through the year
0–3 scale · October highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Daphnia SwarmHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Buzzer team todayfor the conditions now
Single fly#10
Black buzzer, orange thorax
In this water’s box: Black Buzzer
How to fish it
Intermediate line · let the breeze drift the fly, then hang it 15–30 s
Fly recommendations — become a supporter
Ranked for today
Rainbow fly box
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
77%
Cloud70%
Wind65%
Temp100%
A good match for Broad Oak Trout Lakes — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 1
Terrain map
About this water
Two spring-fed lakes (Oak Tree ~3 acres, Acorn ~1 acre) near Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire — not Kent. Single-fly, barbless only; brown and tiger trout returned, rainbow/blue killed. Glamping huts on site.
- Fishery
- Clay
Why this score
- Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for autumn fishing.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 September → 30 June
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Permits & access
Boards & regulators