7.5-acre reservoir fly fishery in woodland north of Sheffield (Woodhead Rd, S35 7DA), stocked year-round with rainbows, blues and browns to ~5lb with occasional double-figure fish; bank and boat fishing, sparse natural fly life.
- Reservoir
- Sandstone
How to fish it · for Rainbow
When
The buzzer is on at Wharncliffe Fly Fishery.
Where
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. The gusts make a boat hard to hold — anchor in the lee or fish the sheltered bank.
The plan
Plan A
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. The gusts make a boat hard to hold — anchor in the lee or fish the sheltered bank.
Plan B
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.
Watch for
Watch for Caperer towards evening — this could be the best window of the day.
Bank, sheltered shores
In wind, bank fish the lee shore — boats can anchor in productive areas if conditions allow.
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 · October highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
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.
Buzzer team todayfor the conditions now
Point#10
Black buzzer, orange thorax
In this water’s box: Black Buzzer
How to fish it
Intermediate line · let the breeze drift the team, then hang it 15–30 s
Fly recommendations
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Ranked for today
Rainbow fly box
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
57%
Cloud50%
Wind30%
Temp100%
A reasonable day here, though wind isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 1
Terrain map
About this water
Why this score
- Wind conditions (windy) are not ideal for this water.
- Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for autumn fishing.
- Buzzer is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
- Reservoirs of this kind fish well at this time of year.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout Season not verified against the operator (checked 2026-10-01); no season gate applied. Confirm with the fishery.
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Wharncliffe Fly Fishery
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How to fish it · for Rainbow
When
The buzzer is on at Wharncliffe Fly Fishery.
Where
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. The gusts make a boat hard to hold — anchor in the lee or fish the sheltered bank.
The plan
Plan A
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. The gusts make a boat hard to hold — anchor in the lee or fish the sheltered bank.
Plan B
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.
Watch for
Watch for Caperer towards evening — this could be the best window of the day.
Bank, sheltered shores
In wind, bank fish the lee shore — boats can anchor in productive areas if conditions allow.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 2 guilds as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Through the year
0–3 scale · October highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
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.
Buzzer team todayfor the conditions now
Point#10
Black buzzer, orange thorax
In this water’s box: Black Buzzer
How to fish it
Intermediate line · let the breeze drift the team, then hang it 15–30 s
Fly recommendations
Point fly shown — supporters see the whole team, sizes and why.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Ranked for today
Rainbow fly box
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
57%
Cloud50%
Wind30%
Temp100%
A reasonable day here, though wind isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 1
Terrain map
About this water
7.5-acre reservoir fly fishery in woodland north of Sheffield (Woodhead Rd, S35 7DA), stocked year-round with rainbows, blues and browns to ~5lb with occasional double-figure fish; bank and boat fishing, sparse natural fly life.
- Reservoir
- Sandstone
Why this score
- Wind conditions (windy) are not ideal for this water.
- Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for autumn fishing.
- Buzzer is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
- Reservoirs of this kind fish well at this time of year.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout Season not verified against the operator (checked 2026-10-01); no season gate applied. Confirm with the fishery.
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Boards & regulators