Members are starting to catch fish from the rainbow trout lakes. We can’t yet say when the rainbow trout lakes will receive their autumn stocking as the introduction of fresh fish into a new water body is temperature dependent. The water temperature affects the dissolved oxygen content. We are waiting for the temperature in the lakes to drop below 16 degrees Celsius as our supplier’s water temperature is at 12 degrees and any more than a four degree difference on introduction means certain death for the fish.
The rainbow lakes have dropped from their summer high of 24 degrees to 17.5 degrees but the current spell of warm weather is certainly holding things up. We have every intention of letting members know the autumn stocking plans as soon as we possibly can.
Members will be pleased to know that we cut the weed in Upper and Lower Figgs last week and will continue with Luffs this week. Quite a task but everything will look good and be ready for the trout when they arrive. As an approximate guide, looking at the weather forecast, it is hoped we will be able to recommence stocking mid October.
In the meantime, the river is the place to be. Remember Mark Temple is ready, willing and able to accompany members to show them the intricacies of our stretch of this beautiful river.
Leconfield Fly Fishing Club 