Four spring-fed lakes totalling 20 acres in a secluded Wealden valley near Burwash, East Sussex. Originally designed by Roger Daltrey in 1981. Rich natural fly life in a scenic setting with no visible habitation. Stocked with rainbow and brown trout. Day ticket fly fishing with quality fish in beautiful surroundings.
Rules at a glance
- Free fishing
- Fly only
Good late spring conditions for Lakedown Trout Fishery
Useful ripple, fishable wave. Worth a session if the wind holds.
Current conditions suit Lakedown Trout Fishery well for late spring tactics. The ripple should help fish move and feed more confidently.
60% confidence in this read
This is peak season for the venue, though today's conditions aren't quite ideal. Worth fishing — the timing is right even if the weather isn't perfect.
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Conditions on the water
Trends shown where the gauge supports them
Wind
SW 16 km/h
Gentle breeze
Wave
20 cm ripple
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
10°C
Cloud
Broken
Pressure
—
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
How to fish · for rainbow trout
The brief
When · where · method · kit
How to fish it · for rainbow trout
When
Year-round
Where
Start with Pheasant Tail Nymph (12-16) — on the point — slow figure-of-eight retrieve. 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.
Method
Method not yet authored.
Kit
Kit not yet authored.
Today's tactical plan
The plan
Plan A · Plan B · what to watch · bank or boat
The plan
Plan A
Start with Pheasant Tail Nymph (12-16) — on the point — slow figure-of-eight retrieve. 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.
Plan B
If fish refuse on top, drop to a buzzer under an indicator at different depths.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank
Bank fishing near inflows, dam walls, and weed beds. Move to find feeding fish.
Hatches & runs
What's on, when
Twelve months at a glance
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
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Trout seasonSeason
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2
2
2
2
1
Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
1
2
1
Iron BlueHatch
1
2
2
1
Blue Winged OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
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Top pattern + the box
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Evidence
Why today scores what it does
The factors driving today's verdict
Why this score
- Cloud cover (mixed) suits the fishery well.
- Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for late spring fishing.
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Lakedown Trout Fishery, on the water
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What this water is
Background · character · contributors
About this water
Four spring-fed lakes totalling 20 acres in a secluded Wealden valley near Burwash, East Sussex. Originally designed by Roger Daltrey in 1981. Rich natural fly life in a scenic setting with no visible habitation. Stocked with rainbow and brown trout. Day ticket fly fishing with quality fish in beautiful surroundings.
- Fishery
- Mixed
Lakedown Trout Fishery · directions
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Directions
Lakedown Trout Fishery · zones
Where the rules change
Seasons · zones · per-species rules
Seasons & zones
- Trout1 April → 30 September
Lakedown Trout Fishery
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Four spring-fed lakes totalling 20 acres in a secluded Wealden valley near Burwash, East Sussex.
Species
Good late spring conditions for Lakedown Trout Fishery
Useful ripple, fishable wave. Worth a session if the wind holds.
Current conditions suit Lakedown Trout Fishery well for late spring tactics. The ripple should help fish move and feed more confidently.
60% confidence in this read
This is peak season for the venue, though today's conditions aren't quite ideal. Worth fishing — the timing is right even if the weather isn't perfect.
Conditions
Wind
SW 16 km/h
Gentle breeze
Wave
20 cm ripple
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
10°C
Cloud
Broken
Pressure
—
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
Condition match
86%
Cloud100%
Wind65%
Temp100%
Conditions are ideal for Lakedown Trout Fishery — wind, cloud and temperature all line up.
How to fish it · for rainbow trout
When
Year-round
Where
Start with Pheasant Tail Nymph (12-16) — on the point — slow figure-of-eight retrieve. 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.
Method
Method not yet authored.
Kit
Kit not yet authored.
The plan
Plan A
Start with Pheasant Tail Nymph (12-16) — on the point — slow figure-of-eight retrieve. 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.
Plan B
If fish refuse on top, drop to a buzzer under an indicator at different depths.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank
Bank fishing near inflows, dam walls, and weed beds. Move to find feeding fish.
Why this score
- Cloud cover (mixed) suits the fishery well.
- Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for late spring fishing.
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
1
Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
1
2
1
Iron BlueHatch
1
2
2
1
Blue Winged OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
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About this water
Four spring-fed lakes totalling 20 acres in a secluded Wealden valley near Burwash, East Sussex. Originally designed by Roger Daltrey in 1981. Rich natural fly life in a scenic setting with no visible habitation. Stocked with rainbow and brown trout. Day ticket fly fishing with quality fish in beautiful surroundings.
- Fishery
- Mixed
Seasons & zones
- Trout1 April → 30 September
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
Four spring-fed lakes totalling 20 acres in a secluded Wealden valley near Burwash, East Sussex. Originally designed by Roger Daltrey in 1981. Rich natural fly life in a scenic setting with no visible habitation. Stocked with rainbow and brown trout. Day ticket fly fishing with quality fish in beautiful surroundings.
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