Stillwater · Mixed · South East / Waterford

Knockaderry Reservoir

Wide panoramic view of sunset colours reflected in Knockaderry Reservoir, County Waterford, Ireland
Fair · Trout
Peter Ross Dabbler · 10-12
A respectable few hours, if you choose your moments
Water temperature is the limiting factor today, not the wave. Fish dawn or dusk if you go at all, and handle everything with extra care.
47% confidence
limited data

Knockaderry Reservoir is often best in spring through autumn.

What moved it
  • WindNW 12 km/hLight breeze
Today's fly
Peter Ross Dabbler
Peter Ross Dabbler10-12
Proven pattern for this period
Conditions on the water
Live gauge
Wind
Light breeze
NW 12 km/h
N
NW
from the north-west
Wave20 cm ripple
Water temp
Air temp24°C
CloudOvercast
Pressure1020 hPa
Rain · recent0.0 mm

Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.

Stale water· No rain in 48h

Low water and warm conditions — fish may be lethargic and holding deep. Try early morning or late evening when temperatures drop.

How to fish it · for Trout
When
May–September; mayfly peak late May–June
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Bibio on the bob and Murrough on the point.
The plan
Plan A

Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Bibio on the bob and Murrough on the point.

Plan B

If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.

Watch for

Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.

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

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Through the year
0–3 scale · August highlighted
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Trout seasonSeason
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2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Daphnia SwarmHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
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
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
  • Permit/ticket required; confirm operator dates.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
63%
Cloud50%
Wind100%
Temp25%

A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.

Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
  1. Wide panoramic view of sunset colours reflected in Knockaderry Reservoir, County Waterford, Ireland
    Sunset over Knockaderry Reservoir, Co. Waterford
  2. Terrain map of the venue
    Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
  • EcologyUnknown
  • ChemicalUnknown
Why this score
  • Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
  • Daddy longlegs are in their seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Directions
Seasons & zones
  • Trout 15 February30 September
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Permits & access