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.
Successful patterns are; Pheasant Tail Nymph, GRHE, Buzzer’s (various colours), Damsel nymph and Daddies. Dawson’s Olive, Montana and Cats Whisker, Fritz patterns are the most popular lures.
The original and oldest lake. Approx 1.5 acres in size varying in depth from 4-11ft. Abundant natural food in this lake and small pattern files are often the secret.
The second lake which is wrapped around west lake with a distinctive ‘horseshoe’ shape. Approx 2 acres in size with a depth of 5-7ft. Another very natural lake with an abundance of natural life. Small bays and overhanging trees and clear water make this lake an ideal stalking lake.
The largest of the lakes at approx 4 acres in size. With two islands and bays this lake gives plenty of options for the angler. Generally slightly more coloured than the other lakes this appeals to the lure angler.
The newest and smallest of the lakes. This 1 acre lake is very natural with clear water. This lake is fishing by NYMPHS, BUZZERS, or DRIES ONLY. A great lake for the stalking angler, keep low and present your flies in the most natural fashion.
All the lakes are stocked on a weekly basis from Top class fish farms in the Yorkshire Moors.
Troutmasters competition is Eupope’s biggest flyfishing competition where over 10,000 anglers take part at over 200 fisheries.
Captors of the three biggest fish every month from each member water win a Troutmasters badge.
At the end of the year all badge winners will be asked to enter a fish off at the water where they won their badge to decide who will get an invitation to the grand final.
The grand final winner will receive a number of prizes including a cash prize of £500 plus promotion in the pages of Trout Fisherman Magazine.
