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The wind has shifted to an N today, but 1 day of an NW wind has loaded food into Saltmarsh Point. Fish haven't had time to redistribute — start there before following the new direction.
Start with Diawl Bach (12-14) — on the bob / top dropper. 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.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Good ripple suits both bank and boat. Bank: work inflows, dam walls, and points. Boat: broadside drift covering wind lanes.
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Hanningfield Reservoir in August 
Hanningfield Reservoir 
Hanningfield Reservoir from the Hawkswood Road Dam 
Hanningfield Reservoir harbour Terrain map
- Buzzer is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
- Trout 1 April → 30 September
Hanningfield Reservoir
The wind has shifted to an N today, but 1 day of an NW wind has loaded food into Saltmarsh Point. Fish haven't had time to redistribute — start there before following the new direction.
Start with Diawl Bach (12-14) — on the bob / top dropper. 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.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
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 3 guilds with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Hanningfield Reservoir in August Hanningfield Reservoir Hanningfield Reservoir from the Hawkswood Road Dam Hanningfield Reservoir harbour Terrain map
- Buzzer is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
- Trout 1 April → 30 September