Can you fly fish in the winter UK?
Still Water Flies. A selection of trout flies that fish well in still waters including trout farms, lakes and reservoirs during the Winter months of December, January and February. This selection is recommended for (but not limited to!) temperate regions particularly the UK.
Can you fish for trout all year in the UK?
You can fish for coarse fish, eels, rainbow trout and brown trout on most enclosed stillwaters and canals all year. Read the local byelaws to check your area.
Can you fly fish in April?
For fly anglers, April is the start of new beginnings. After sitting inside for months due to the cold weather, April provides warmer temperatures and ample opportunities to spend time on the water. The hatches become more plentiful, the water flow starts to steady and fish become more aggressive.
How do you fly fish in the spring?
First, slow presentations are key. Water temperatures are usually quite cold at the beginning of spring, so a slower presentation of your streamer or nymph can be the secret to get those big fish to bite. Keeping your flies and presentation deep in the water column is also an effective tactic in early spring.
Do trout feed in cold weather?
The metabolism of trout slows as the weather cools and although trout will feed throughout the day they rarely move more than a few inches to take your fly resulting in very light finicky takes that are easy to miss. Water temperature is a key consideration when fly fish in winter.
When can I fish UK rivers?
The game species open season on rivers in England is generally between 1st Feb (salmon) 1st April (trout) and 31st Sept (Trout) and 31st Oct (salmon) but these dates can vary depending on the river catchment. The annual rod licence runs from 1st April to 31st March and is required to fish on any water.
Can you fly fish rivers in close season?
For anglers, fishing is prohibited during the period when most fish are either preparing for, recovering from or actually spawning. Known as the coarse fish close season, coarse fishing on rivers and streams is closed for three months from and including Monday 15 March until 15 June.