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.
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Conditions are away from Ghyll Head Reservoir's sweet spot — it usually fishes best in ripple wind with cloud skies.
Sheltered 11-acre reservoir fishery a few miles south of Bowness-on-Windermere, WADAA-managed and open all year to members and day-ticket anglers. Regularly stocked with rainbows averaging 2lb+ (fish to 8lb) plus occasional browns; strong nymph water with Hawthorn, beetle and big Caenis hatches.
Sheltered 11-acre reservoir fishery a few miles south of Bowness-on-Windermere, WADAA-managed and open all year to members and day-ticket anglers.
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.
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 2 guilds with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Conditions are away from Ghyll Head Reservoir's sweet spot — it usually fishes best in ripple wind with cloud skies.
Sheltered 11-acre reservoir fishery a few miles south of Bowness-on-Windermere, WADAA-managed and open all year to members and day-ticket anglers. Regularly stocked with rainbows averaging 2lb+ (fish to 8lb) plus occasional browns; strong nymph water with Hawthorn, beetle and big Caenis hatches.
