Start with Minkie (6-10) — on the point. Early in the day, nymphs and buzzers fished slowly tend to outperform attractors.
Slow down everything. A booby on a fast-sinking line, left static, can pick up deep fish.
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Good ripple suits both bank and boat. Bank: work inflows, dam walls, and points. Boat: broadside drift covering wind lanes.
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A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
The reservoir has re-opened for coarse and predator angling; wild brown trout may still be present but are no longer stocked. The classic trout-fishing character that gave Eyebrook its loyal following has not survived the transition. Worth confirming current access and species before visiting.
Eyebrook Reservoir near Uppingham — a 160-hectare reservoir that closed as a stocked trout fishery in April 2025, when Tata Steel ownership ended and Anglian Water took over.
Start with Minkie (6-10) — on the point. Early in the day, nymphs and buzzers fished slowly tend to outperform attractors.
Slow down everything. A booby on a fast-sinking line, left static, can pick up deep fish.
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Good ripple suits both bank and boat. Bank: work inflows, dam walls, and points. Boat: broadside drift covering wind lanes.
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
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A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
The reservoir has re-opened for coarse and predator angling; wild brown trout may still be present but are no longer stocked. The classic trout-fishing character that gave Eyebrook its loyal following has not survived the transition. Worth confirming current access and species before visiting.
Eyebrook Reservoir is a reservoir in East Midlands / Rutland-Leicestershire border, England. It sits at about 71 m above sea level. Our data lists brown trout, pike and perch here. Best window recorded for anglers: April–June, September. Core methods listed: Traditional wet fly; buzzer; dry fly when rising. Nearby waters in our listings include Rutland Water at 13 km, Elinor Trout Fishery at 22 km and Pitsford Water at 27 km.
