- Ecology: Unknown
- Chemical: Unknown
Rules at a glance
- Day tickets
Head to
Wind driftSW wind
North-eastern end
A southwesterly has held for 8 hours at much the same temperature as the 16°C water. No thermal steer either way, but the drift still stacks food against the north-eastern end — the bank it is blowing into — so start there. This reads the upper water, though — a bottom bait at range feels it far less than a floater or a fish in the margins. Treat it as a tiebreaker between good swims rather than an override — features and angling pressure usually count for more.
How to fish it · for Rainbow
When
Conditions are not ideal but fishable at Sources de l'Éclimont. The ripple should help fish move and feed more confidently. Dawn is the prime window when warm water pushes fish deep during the day. The surface has cooled overnight and trout may be feeding in the upper layers — make the most of this before the sun gets up.
Where
Start with Viva (10-12) on a figure-of-eight with occasional strip. Early in the day, try buzzers on a slow figure-of-eight or a booby on a fast-sink line near the bottom. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses. When no hatch is visible, a buzzer team — black stripped quill on the point, attractor or pearl-rib on the top dropper — is the default starting point on any UK stillwater.
The plan
Plan A
Start with Viva (10-12) on a figure-of-eight with occasional strip. Early in the day, try buzzers on a slow figure-of-eight or a booby on a fast-sink line near the bottom. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses. When no hatch is visible, a buzzer team — black stripped quill on the point, attractor or pearl-rib on the top dropper — is the default starting point on any UK stillwater.
Plan B
A fry-imitating pattern stripped through the margins can save a blank in autumn.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 2 guilds as a supporter.
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 4 as a supporter.
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Through the year
0–3 scale · October highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
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.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Rainbow
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Private fly fishery
- Status uncertain — the operator's own site currently states no trout fishing, but recent social media shows anglers on the water
- Confirm booking and current rules directly with the venue.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
49%
Cloud50%
Wind65%
Temp25%
Conditions are away from Sources de l'Éclimont's sweet spot — it usually fishes best in ripple wind with cloud skies.
Water here around 16°C. Nothing cooler within range — carry a thermometer.
Water quality (WFD)
Why this score
- autumn conditions with overcast skies and breezy wind.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout Uncertain — confirm with venue → Uncertain — confirm with venue
Related guides
Booking & contacts
Permits & access
Sources de l'Éclimont
Head to
Wind driftSW wind
North-eastern end
A southwesterly has held for 8 hours at much the same temperature as the 16°C water. No thermal steer either way, but the drift still stacks food against the north-eastern end — the bank it is blowing into — so start there. This reads the upper water, though — a bottom bait at range feels it far less than a floater or a fish in the margins. Treat it as a tiebreaker between good swims rather than an override — features and angling pressure usually count for more.
How to fish it · for Rainbow
When
Conditions are not ideal but fishable at Sources de l'Éclimont. The ripple should help fish move and feed more confidently. Dawn is the prime window when warm water pushes fish deep during the day. The surface has cooled overnight and trout may be feeding in the upper layers — make the most of this before the sun gets up.
Where
Start with Viva (10-12) on a figure-of-eight with occasional strip. Early in the day, try buzzers on a slow figure-of-eight or a booby on a fast-sink line near the bottom. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses. When no hatch is visible, a buzzer team — black stripped quill on the point, attractor or pearl-rib on the top dropper — is the default starting point on any UK stillwater.
The plan
Plan A
Start with Viva (10-12) on a figure-of-eight with occasional strip. Early in the day, try buzzers on a slow figure-of-eight or a booby on a fast-sink line near the bottom. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses. When no hatch is visible, a buzzer team — black stripped quill on the point, attractor or pearl-rib on the top dropper — is the default starting point on any UK stillwater.
Plan B
A fry-imitating pattern stripped through the margins can save a blank in autumn.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
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 4 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
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
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.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Rainbow
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Private fly fishery
- Status uncertain — the operator's own site currently states no trout fishing, but recent social media shows anglers on the water
- Confirm booking and current rules directly with the venue.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
49%
Cloud50%
Wind65%
Temp25%
Conditions are away from Sources de l'Éclimont's sweet spot — it usually fishes best in ripple wind with cloud skies.
Water here around 16°C. Nothing cooler within range — carry a thermometer.
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Unknown
- Chemical: Unknown
Why this score
- autumn conditions with overcast skies and breezy wind.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout Uncertain — confirm with venue → Uncertain — confirm with venue
Related guides
Booking & contacts
Permits & access