A small Surrey stillwater within reach of the commuter belt — compact lakes, stocked rainbows, and the occasional evening rise that makes a dry fly worth trying. The Moorhen is the kind of fishery you visit on an evening when you need an hour outside and catching a fish is a reasonable ambition. The setting is Surrey and the fishing is uncomplicated, which is not a criticism.
A patient day, if you fancy it
Useful ripple, fishable wave. Take your time — read the water before you cast.
40% confidence — limited data
Peak season here starts around September — worth planning ahead.
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Conditions on the water
Trends shown where the gauge supports them
Wind
W 16 km/h
Gentle breeze
Wave
20 cm ripple
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
17°C
Cloud
Broken
Pressure
1023 hPa
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. Midday in warm weather — switch to a fast-sink or Di-7 and fish boobies or blobs along the bottom. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses.
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. Midday in warm weather — switch to a fast-sink or Di-7 and fish boobies or blobs along the bottom. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses.
Plan B
Fish early and late, try deeper during the heat of the day with a fast-sinking line.
Watch for
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
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 · June highlighted
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
1
Daphnia SwarmHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
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.
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The factors driving today's verdict
Why this score
- Wind conditions (breezy) are not ideal for this water.
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
Moorhen Trout Fishery · profile
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Strengths · watch-outs · best for
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What this water is
Background · character · contributors
About this water
A small Surrey stillwater within reach of the commuter belt — compact lakes, stocked rainbows, and the occasional evening rise that makes a dry fly worth trying. The Moorhen is the kind of fishery you visit on an evening when you need an hour outside and catching a fish is a reasonable ambition. The setting is Surrey and the fishing is uncomplicated, which is not a criticism.
- Fishery
- Mixed
Moorhen Trout Fishery · directions
How to get to the water
Directions
Moorhen Trout Fishery · zones
Where the rules change
Seasons · zones · per-species rules
Seasons & zones
- Trout1 April → 30 September
Moorhen Trout Fishery
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A small Surrey stillwater within reach of the commuter belt — compact lakes, stocked rainbows, and the occasional evening rise that makes a dry fly worth trying.
Species
A patient day, if you fancy it
Useful ripple, fishable wave. Take your time — read the water before you cast.
40% confidence — limited data
Peak season here starts around September — worth planning ahead.
Conditions
Wind
W 16 km/h
Gentle breeze
Wave
20 cm ripple
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
17°C
Cloud
Broken
Pressure
1023 hPa
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
Condition match
41%
Cloud70%
Wind30%
Temp25%
Conditions are away from this venue's sweet spot — it usually fishes best in light_ripple wind with mixed skies.
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. Midday in warm weather — switch to a fast-sink or Di-7 and fish boobies or blobs along the bottom. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses.
The plan
Plan A
Start with Pheasant Tail Nymph (12-16) — on the point — slow figure-of-eight retrieve. Midday in warm weather — switch to a fast-sink or Di-7 and fish boobies or blobs along the bottom. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses.
Plan B
Fish early and late, try deeper during the heat of the day with a fast-sinking line.
Watch for
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Bank
Bank fishing near inflows, dam walls, and weed beds. Move to find feeding fish.
Why this score
- Wind conditions (breezy) are not ideal for this water.
Through the year
0–3 scale · June highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
1
Daphnia SwarmHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
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.
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About this water
A small Surrey stillwater within reach of the commuter belt — compact lakes, stocked rainbows, and the occasional evening rise that makes a dry fly worth trying. The Moorhen is the kind of fishery you visit on an evening when you need an hour outside and catching a fish is a reasonable ambition. The setting is Surrey and the fishing is uncomplicated, which is not a criticism.
- Fishery
- Mixed
Seasons & zones
- Trout1 April → 30 September
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
A small Surrey stillwater within reach of the commuter belt — compact lakes, stocked rainbows, and the occasional evening rise that makes a dry fly worth trying. The Moorhen is the kind of fishery you visit on an evening when you need an hour outside and catching a fish is a reasonable ambition. The setting is Surrey and the fishing is uncomplicated, which is not a criticism.
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