Start with Spent Gnat (12-14) on a As per local method. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
If surface work dries up, try a diawl bach or hare's ear on the point and skate a sedge pattern on the bob at last light.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
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A good match for Spelga Reservoir — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
Spelga is a high Mourne reservoir and one of the more attractive wild-trout stillwaters in the DAERA estate. The water is exposed, weather-sensitive and much more like an upland hill water than a manicured stocked fishery. It suits anglers who are happy with modest trout sizes, moving weather and classic dark-fly tactics.
Spelga is a high Mourne reservoir and one of the more attractive wild-trout stillwaters in the DAERA estate.
Start with Spent Gnat (12-14) on a As per local method. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
If surface work dries up, try a diawl bach or hare's ear on the point and skate a sedge pattern on the bob at last light.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Hatch predictions
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Top prey shown — see all 5 with Pro.
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
A good match for Spelga Reservoir — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
Spelga is a high Mourne reservoir and one of the more attractive wild-trout stillwaters in the DAERA estate. The water is exposed, weather-sensitive and much more like an upland hill water than a manicured stocked fishery. It suits anglers who are happy with modest trout sizes, moving weather and classic dark-fly tactics.
