Stoneflies
Caddisflies
Gammarids
- Ecology: Good
Water quality details
- Dissolved oxygen: High
- Ammonia (Phys-Chem): High
- pH: High
- Phosphate: High
- Temperature: High
- Physico-chemical quality elements: High
- Chemical: Does not require assessment
EA (England) · GB103022076691
Rules at a glance
- Fly only
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Cool — slow9°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
All day is fishable. Peaks around mid-morning (10-12) and late afternoon (4-6pm). A change in light — cloud passing over the sun, or the first shadow reaching the water — can trigger a take.
Where
River starting to fall after a lift — fish are moving and settling. Target the heads of pools where fresh runners stop first. Working downstream through the pool systematically will find fish.
Method
Steady, controlled swing. Moderate mending to keep the fly broadside and swimming at a measured pace. Not too fast, not too slow. Let the pool dictate the speed.. Intermediate or slow sink-tip. Medium: ½-1 inch tubes or size 6-10 doubles. Balancing depth with not being too aggressive.
Kit
13 ft #8/9 double-hander in spate, 10 ft #8 single in low water. Floating line plus a fast-sink tip. 12–15 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
The signs are strong. Water starting to fall after a rise — early stages of coming into shape. Still coloured but fining — improving conditions. 9.5°C — in the ideal taking range for autumn salmon. Conditions are moving in the right direction and should be fishable soon if not already.
Likely species
Hatch timeline · tomorrowPeak at 13h
12h(now) — Autumn Needle Fly
Stage: Creeping nymphsApproach: Heavy nymphActivity: 40%
Also:Iron Blue37%
Peak emergence window3 food groups active
Peak activity at 13h — Iron Blue (Iron Blue, Weather boost)
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 3 guilds as a supporter.
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Supporters see what else is on the menu.
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Evidence
Survey-backed · regionalHigh confidence
Backed by regional invertebrate surveys; no sampling on this exact reach yet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · October highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Salmon runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Sea trout runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
2
3
2
CapererHatch
2
3
3
2
Heather FlyHatch
2
2
Autumn DunHatch
2
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Atlantic Salmon
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- EA Northumbria byelaws; mandatory C&R on salmon before 16 June
- NAF day tickets cover most public water; some private beats
- Confirm current EA salmon byelaw rules annually.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 4
Gallery · 2
River Coquet at Rothbury, Northumberland Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
The full read · show the working · for Atlantic Salmon · confidence 75%
How the river scores — hydrology factors
Water heightLow But Fishable-1.2
Recent riseStrong Recent Rise After Low Or Stale+9.8
Falling after liftFalling Slightly After Lift+3.4
Water temperatureCool To Moderate+3.5
Time in seasonLate Season+0.6
ClarityClearing+2.4
Hydrology base18.5
Rules that fired
Rise Plus Good Temp Bonus+0.75
Will they take?Willingcaps the band
Fish should be willing to take — clearing, stained water, fresh fish moving on the lift.
Can you trust it?
Water temperatureair-to-water estimateestimated
Level / flowon-river gaugeobserved
What would change the calculation
No prolonged stable spell before the current rise.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 1 February → 31 October
- Sea trout 1 April → 31 October
- Trout 22 March → 30 September
Sea trout: Variable seasonal (2026)
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Boards & regulators
River Coquet
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Cool — slow9°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
All day is fishable. Peaks around mid-morning (10-12) and late afternoon (4-6pm). A change in light — cloud passing over the sun, or the first shadow reaching the water — can trigger a take.
Where
River starting to fall after a lift — fish are moving and settling. Target the heads of pools where fresh runners stop first. Working downstream through the pool systematically will find fish.
Method
Steady, controlled swing. Moderate mending to keep the fly broadside and swimming at a measured pace. Not too fast, not too slow. Let the pool dictate the speed.. Intermediate or slow sink-tip. Medium: ½-1 inch tubes or size 6-10 doubles. Balancing depth with not being too aggressive.
Kit
13 ft #8/9 double-hander in spate, 10 ft #8 single in low water. Floating line plus a fast-sink tip. 12–15 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
The signs are strong. Water starting to fall after a rise — early stages of coming into shape. Still coloured but fining — improving conditions. 9.5°C — in the ideal taking range for autumn salmon. Conditions are moving in the right direction and should be fishable soon if not already.
Likely species
Hatch timeline · tomorrowPeak at 13h
12h(now) — Autumn Needle Fly
Stage: Creeping nymphsApproach: Heavy nymphActivity: 40%
Also:Iron Blue37%
Peak emergence window3 food groups active
Peak activity at 13h — Iron Blue (Iron Blue, Weather boost)
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 3 guilds as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Supporters see what else is on the menu.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Evidence
Survey-backed · regionalHigh confidence
Backed by regional invertebrate surveys; no sampling on this exact reach yet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · October highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Salmon runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Sea trout runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
2
3
2
CapererHatch
2
3
3
2
Heather FlyHatch
2
2
Autumn DunHatch
2
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Atlantic Salmon
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- EA Northumbria byelaws; mandatory C&R on salmon before 16 June
- NAF day tickets cover most public water; some private beats
- Confirm current EA salmon byelaw rules annually.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 4
Gallery · 2
River Coquet at Rothbury, Northumberland Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Good
Water quality details
- Dissolved oxygen: High
- Ammonia (Phys-Chem): High
- pH: High
- Phosphate: High
- Temperature: High
- Physico-chemical quality elements: High
- Chemical: Does not require assessment
EA (England) · GB103022076691
The full read · show the working · for Atlantic Salmon · confidence 75%
How the river scores — hydrology factors
Water heightLow But Fishable-1.2
Recent riseStrong Recent Rise After Low Or Stale+9.8
Falling after liftFalling Slightly After Lift+3.4
Water temperatureCool To Moderate+3.5
Time in seasonLate Season+0.6
ClarityClearing+2.4
Hydrology base18.5
Rules that fired
Rise Plus Good Temp Bonus+0.75
Will they take?Willingcaps the band
Fish should be willing to take — clearing, stained water, fresh fish moving on the lift.
Can you trust it?
Water temperatureair-to-water estimateestimated
Level / flowon-river gaugeobserved
What would change the calculation
No prolonged stable spell before the current rise.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 1 February → 31 October
- Sea trout 1 April → 31 October
- Trout 22 March → 30 September
Sea trout: Variable seasonal (2026)
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Boards & regulators