Spring is a hugely busy time on the estate, besides everyone wanting to enjoy the fly fishing here, nature kicks into high gear, everything starts growing and that needs maintenance. Our Caravan Park opened on March 1st and it's fabulous to welcome back many familiar faces to enjoy Loynton. Our…
While some of February's weather dampened angler spirits, the fishing returns were excellent. Mr Bailey reported 14 fish, Mr Smith caught 10, while doubles to 15.5lbs also came to the bank, rainbows, browns and blues. Plenty of fry bashing is taking place, a common feature here, so as ever lures,…
January produced a continuation of good winter fly fishing. Trout in prime condition, fighting above their weight. Top flies have been lures in various colours, seasonal favourites been black and green, white and green, olive and yellow, red, plus buzzers, bloodworm and the usual general nymphs such as crunchers, hares…
The fishing during December has been very productive with most anglers catching. Lures and nymphs are both producing fish, productive patterns as per our previous report. During the Christmas Holidays we are OPEN DAILY from 8AM EXCEPT Christmas Day when we are CLOSED. We are stocking some exceptional fish for…
With a few frosts now in the can, trout are firmly focussed on small roach and nymphs for the coming few months. We've had many anglers report excellent catches during November with browns, blues and rainbows into upper double figures. Lee (pictured above) visited us for the first time on…
The first half of October has seen dramatic improvement in fishing after the challenging days of summer. Anglers are experiencing good sport with both lures and nymphs, while those of you who try dry fly are enjoying watching trout sip your fly from the surface, this will no doubt continue…
Early June conditions soon made up for a cold spring and predictably fishing early in the month suffered. From mid month however sport picked up particularly for anglers fishing nymphs and dries. One double figure blue was reported this month. Top flies have been damsel nymph, buzzer, sedge, daddy long…
The fishery has performed superbly over recent weeks. Guests have enjoyed some good catches and big fish, which included double figure brown blue and rainbow trout. Right now trout are targeting the massive buzzer hatches and falls of hawthorn fly. We are also starting to see rapeseed beetles and a…
While we've kept the fishery open for our local anglers throughout the lockdown, we are really looking forward to welcoming you all from March 29th onwards, when travel restrictions ease. Once again we will share this fabulous location with many people. The first three months of the year have provided…
As of today we are ice free and combined with the government decision to allow angling during lockdown 3, we are once again open! We are very much looking forward to welcoming you back to enjoy this very special place, however do please read and abide by the guidelines detailed…