Fishing

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Fishing Report 21/6/09 :: 15-Jun-09

EVENING FLYFISHING COMPETITION’S (any standard and ability welcome) THURSDAY 2ND JULY WEDNESDAY 15TH JULY THURSDAY 30TH JULY 5.30 – 9.30pm Entry Fee £15 (includes £8 to fish + £7 sweeps) For more information or to book a place :- Tel. DAVID ON 07836 330157

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Fishing Report 1/6/09 :: 02-Jun-09

Some big fish have been caught this week with at two Carp both over 19lb being landed by surprised anglers expecting a Rainbow.

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Fishing Report :: 13-May-09

It’s a real shame about these Cold Blustery winds. When the winds drop we have had some excellent hatches of flies and the sport on the surface has been excellent. Although still fishing well the winds have moved the fish down and made the fishing more difficult in terms of comfort presentation

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Fishing Report :: 30-Apr-09

Plenty of fish are still being caught at West House. Once again most of the activity has beed high in the water with Buzzers abd dries accounting for most of the fish caught. The lakes are now open until 8.30pm for those anglers wishing to fish the evening rise. Only £8 for an evening ticket 4pm onwards.

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Fishing Report :: 21-Apr-09

Settled conditions are producing some fantasic fishing at West House. Plenty of fish are rising with some good hatches of flies.

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Charges

4 Hour Sporting £8
5 Hour Sporting £10
All Day Sporting £13
Evening Sporting (4pm - dusk) £8
4 Hour (1 fish limit) £11
All Day (3 fish limit) £18
All Day (4 fish limit) £22

 

Father + Son
+ £4 on any ticket 14 years and under

UNLIMITED CATCH AND RETURN AFTER LIMIT HAS BEEN REACHED

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Welcome to West House Trout Lake

Welcome 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 4lb. 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.

 

About the Lakes

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.

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