Rules at a glance
- Free fishing
- Fly only
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Ideal12°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
Morning into early afternoon.
Where
Pool tails, steadier runs, and any water with pace.
Method
Fish a sensible line-and-fly combination for the height and pace of water.
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
Excellent — water temperature is right today, though time of day could be better.
Likely species
Mayflies
Stoneflies
Caddisflies
Caddisflies- Large sedgesMost likelyNearest relative#8–10 · AdultBig waked sedge in the last light and after dark.
- Net-spinning caddisAlso possibleLower confidenceNearest relative#12–14–16 · PupaWidespread riffle net-spinner; evening emergence.
- CapererAlso possibleLower confidence#10–12 · AdultBig autumn sedge; fish dry at last light.
- Green SedgeAlso possibleLower confidenceNearest relative#10–12–14–16 · NymphFree-living green caddis larva; fast stony riffles.
Hatch timeline · todayQuiet day
Hatch predictions
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Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
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Evidence
Survey-backed · regionalModerate confidence
Backed by regional invertebrate surveys; no sampling on this exact reach yet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Evening SedgeHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
Iron BlueHatch
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Blue Winged OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Atlantic Salmon
size 6–10 doubles, barbless · Swing
Deep-water provoker when standard tubes are ignored on the slower Venta pools.
tube 2–6cm, single trailer barbless · Swing
Strong outline contrast for peat-stained or variable-light water without going fully fluorescent.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- General fishing card plus the specific local migratory-salmonid licence required where the Venta is licensed
- Check the current zone, method, and date restrictions before travel.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 1
Gallery · 2
Terrain map
Why this score · for Atlantic Salmon
- Temperature10030% weight
- Flow6025% weight
- Clarity9520% weight
- Feeding Time5015% weight
- Pressure8510% weight
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon check current licensed-sector rules → check current licensed-sector rules
- Sea trout check current licensed-sector rules → check current licensed-sector rules
Sea trout: Variable seasonal (2026)
Related guides
Booking & contacts
Venta
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Ideal12°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
Morning into early afternoon.
Where
Pool tails, steadier runs, and any water with pace.
Method
Fish a sensible line-and-fly combination for the height and pace of water.
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
Excellent — water temperature is right today, though time of day could be better.
Likely species
Caddisflies
- Large sedgesMost likelyNearest relative#8–10 · AdultBig waked sedge in the last light and after dark.
- Net-spinning caddisAlso possibleLower confidenceNearest relative#12–14–16 · PupaWidespread riffle net-spinner; evening emergence.
- CapererAlso possibleLower confidence#10–12 · AdultBig autumn sedge; fish dry at last light.
- Green SedgeAlso possibleLower confidenceNearest relative#10–12–14–16 · NymphFree-living green caddis larva; fast stony riffles.
Hatch timeline · todayQuiet day
Hatch predictions
Today's headline hatch shown — see all 12 active hatches hour by hour as a supporter.
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Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 4 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 2 as a supporter.
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Evidence
Survey-backed · regionalModerate confidence
Backed by regional invertebrate surveys; no sampling on this exact reach yet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Evening SedgeHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
Iron BlueHatch
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Blue Winged OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Atlantic Salmon
size 6–10 doubles, barbless · Swing
Deep-water provoker when standard tubes are ignored on the slower Venta pools.
tube 2–6cm, single trailer barbless · Swing
Strong outline contrast for peat-stained or variable-light water without going fully fluorescent.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- General fishing card plus the specific local migratory-salmonid licence required where the Venta is licensed
- Check the current zone, method, and date restrictions before travel.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 1
Gallery · 2
Terrain map
Why this score · for Atlantic Salmon
- Temperature10030% weight
- Flow6025% weight
- Clarity9520% weight
- Feeding Time5015% weight
- Pressure8510% weight
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon check current licensed-sector rules → check current licensed-sector rules
- Sea trout check current licensed-sector rules → check current licensed-sector rules
Sea trout: Variable seasonal (2026)
Related guides
Booking & contacts