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The wind has shifted to an easterly today, but a day of a southeasterly has loaded food into Saddle Bank, Toft Bank and Hensborough. The fish haven't had time to move on — start there before following the new wind direction.
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.
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.
Caperer should come on through the afternoon as the water warms.
Good ripple suits both bank and boat. Bank: work inflows, dam walls, and points. Boat: broadside drift covering wind lanes.
Hatch predictions
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
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Draycote Water Map
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A good match for Draycote Water — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
Lazy Rider 
Draycote Water from the south-east 
Thurlaston from Draycote Water 
Sailing boats at Draycote Water 
Draycote Water 
Draycote Water dam Terrain map
- 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.
- Trout 1 April → 30 September
Draycote Water
The wind has shifted to an easterly today, but a day of a southeasterly has loaded food into Saddle Bank, Toft Bank and Hensborough. The fish haven't had time to move on — start there before following the new wind direction.
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.
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.
Caperer should come on through the afternoon as the water warms.
Good ripple suits both bank and boat. Bank: work inflows, dam walls, and points. Boat: broadside drift covering wind lanes.
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.
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Draycote Water Map
Tap to view full map
Draycote Fly-Fishers Association · design millamap.com · map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
A good match for Draycote Water — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
Lazy Rider Draycote Water from the south-east Thurlaston from Draycote Water Sailing boats at Draycote Water Draycote Water Draycote Water dam Terrain map
- 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.
- Trout 1 April → 30 September