Warm temperatures are still keeping the fish in the surface layers the margins especially attracting a lot of fish. So floating lines and smaller patterns still seem to be catching most fish and casting parallel to the banks seems to be the tactics
Once again been some excellent fishing this week. Temperatures are cooling but the fish are still feeding on the surface with most fish being taken on Buzzers and Dries
Tagged fish weekend at West House on Saturday and Sunday 3rd + 4th September The lakes are stocked with 25 tagged fish. Catch a tagged fish to win prizes including Whiskey, Day tickets, Tackle etc. Free barbecue, hot and cold drinks etc.
This rain has really refreshed the lakes. No weed problems at all this summer. Plenty of activity on the surface with most fish being caught on Dries or Buzzer patterns usually olive or black variations
Warm conditions have made the fishing a bit harder this week. Still plenty of fish showing on the surface but are difficult to tempt during the middle of the day. Morning and early evening have produced the best results
Some very mixed weather this past week has made the fishing very interesting. On those cold windy days the best tactics have been lures such as Cats Whiskers fished deep and slow
At last all of the ice has gone and we can have some proper winter fishing. All the lakes are fishing well at the moment. Normal winter tactics of slowly fished lures are working well and during the warmer times of the day fish have been caught on dries or buzzers. At times what been a killing combination is a Hares Ear fished 2ft under an indicator.
TAGGED FISH WEEKEND SAT 30TH and SUN 31ST OCTOBER All lakes stocked with lots of Tagged Fish Catch a tagged fish to win prizes including :- Whiskey, Day tickets, Flyboxes, Flylines etc
Mixed fishing this week with some anglers taking lots of fish but others struggling to tempt them. There are lots of fish feeding on or below the surface but you need to select the correct fly to make the most of the feeding fish as they can by fussy. Small patterns are the answer, buzzers, cdc’s etc
Three special fish caught this week. Nigel Tupman of Northallerton caught a stunning Rainbow of 17lb on a Black Buzzer fished on only 3lb leader
Two nice doubles have been caught this week. Neil Richardson of Newcastle caught a fin perfect 17lb Rainbow on a size 16 Black Midge. Peter Foster of Chilton landed a Rainbow of 12lbcaught using a Black Buzzer, this was one of 12 fish
| 4 Hour Sporting | £10 |
| 5 Hour Sporting | £12 |
| All Day Sporting | £15 |
| Evening Sporting (4pm - dusk) | £10 |
| 4 Hour (1 fish limit) | £12 |
| All Day (3 fish limit) | £20 |
| All Day (4 fish limit) | £23 |
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View Charges and RulesWelcome to the website of West House Trout Lakes, one of the, premier trout fisheries of the North East of England. Situated in 120 acres of peaceful farmland near the picturesque village of Bishopton about 10 minutes from Stockton, Darlington and Sedgefield.
Open throughout the year, we provide excellent fly-fishing for top-quality trout in 4 lakes spread over 8 acres of water.
The lakes are stocked with Rainbow and Blue Trout from 2-18lb as well as Brown trout up to 22lb. The site has secure car parking, a fishing lodge and toilet facilities.
We welcome anglers of all standards. Casting and fishing tuition by a fully qualified and insured coach is availible by arrangement.
We aim to provide first-class fishing in a beautiful, peaceful setting.
West house boasts 4 lakes The lakes are stocked with Rainbow trout from 2 lbs upwards with the fishery record being 19lb. There are four lakes of 4 acres, 2 acres and 1.5 acres and 1 acre , each stocked with these high quality fish. Set in grassland the fishery offers easy access to over 95% of the available bank space without any major obstacles for casting. Access for disabled persons is available by prior arrangement.
A large car park, fishing lodge and toilets are provided. Meals are available at the public houses in the village but tea and coffee soup are available at the lodge.
Natural fly life is prolific with hatches of Pond Olives, Lake Olives, Mayfly, Great Red Sedge, smaller Sedges Buzzers and Damsel fly. Although lures are successful early and late in the season, artificial patterns representing the natural insects are the most predominant catchers of fish.
22lb Brown Trout stocked at West House
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