Trout presence variable—confirm target species and stocking before visiting.
- Lake
- Granite
Rules at a glance
- Public water
- Licence required
Head to
Wind driftSW wind
North-eastern end
A southwesterly has held for two days, running warmer than the water (12°C air against 6°C water). Expect fish at the north-eastern end — the bank it is blowing into — where the drift piles food, colour and warmth together. This reads the upper water, though — a bottom bait at range feels it far less than a floater or a fish in the margins. Treat it as a tiebreaker between good swims rather than an override — features and angling pressure usually count for more.
How to fish it · for Trout
When
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–October); avoid hot summers
Where
Start with Hare's Ear Nymph (12–16) on a slow figure-of-eight retrieve. Early in the day, nymphs and buzzers fished slowly tend to outperform attractors.
The plan
Plan A
Start with Hare's Ear Nymph (12–16) on a slow figure-of-eight retrieve. Early in the day, nymphs and buzzers fished slowly tend to outperform attractors.
Plan B
Slow down everything. A booby on a fast-sinking line, left static, can pick up deep fish.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
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Through the year
0–3 scale · November highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
1
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Daphnia SwarmHatch
2
3
3
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.
Ranked for today
Trout fly box
A wild brown trout pack for northern and mountain Portugal. River-first, compact, and practical, with nymphs leading and dry flies taking over in the stronger windows.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Licença de Pesca Desportiva (Portuguese fishing license)
- Regional variation; consult local authorities.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
59%
Cloud50%
Wind65%
Temp60%
A reasonable day here, though cloud isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
Terrain map
About this water
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Good
- Chemical: Unknown
WFD classification · PT02CAV0078
Why this score
- winter conditions with overcast skies and breezy wind.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 March → 31 August
Related guides
Booking & contacts
Venda Nova
Reservoir near the Peneda-Gerês park in scenic mountain setting.
Head to
Wind driftSW wind
North-eastern end
A southwesterly has held for two days, running warmer than the water (12°C air against 6°C water). Expect fish at the north-eastern end — the bank it is blowing into — where the drift piles food, colour and warmth together. This reads the upper water, though — a bottom bait at range feels it far less than a floater or a fish in the margins. Treat it as a tiebreaker between good swims rather than an override — features and angling pressure usually count for more.
How to fish it · for Trout
When
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–October); avoid hot summers
Where
Start with Hare's Ear Nymph (12–16) on a slow figure-of-eight retrieve. Early in the day, nymphs and buzzers fished slowly tend to outperform attractors.
The plan
Plan A
Start with Hare's Ear Nymph (12–16) on a slow figure-of-eight retrieve. Early in the day, nymphs and buzzers fished slowly tend to outperform attractors.
Plan B
Slow down everything. A booby on a fast-sinking line, left static, can pick up deep fish.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Supporters see the full sub-surface read.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 3 as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Through the year
0–3 scale · November highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
1
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Daphnia SwarmHatch
2
3
3
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.
Ranked for today
Trout fly box
A wild brown trout pack for northern and mountain Portugal. River-first, compact, and practical, with nymphs leading and dry flies taking over in the stronger windows.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Licença de Pesca Desportiva (Portuguese fishing license)
- Regional variation; consult local authorities.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
59%
Cloud50%
Wind65%
Temp60%
A reasonable day here, though cloud isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
Terrain map
About this water
Trout presence variable—confirm target species and stocking before visiting.
- Lake
- Granite
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Good
- Chemical: Unknown
WFD classification · PT02CAV0078
Why this score
- winter conditions with overcast skies and breezy wind.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 March → 31 August
Related guides
Booking & contacts
At a glance
Venda Nova is a reservoir in Norte / Trás-os-Montes, Portugal. The catchment geology is recorded as granite, and the water sits at about 613 m above sea level. The species listed for this water is brown trout. The trout season is recorded as running from 1 March to 31 August. Best window recorded for anglers: Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–October); avoid hot summers. Core methods listed: Dry fly; Nymph; Wet fly. Its Water Framework Directive ecological status is recorded as good. Nearby waters in our listings include Alto Rabagão at 11 km, Cávado (Upper / Gerês) at 18 km and Río Limia at 39 km.