Blog Page

In the many years of fly fishing on still water lakes, I have very rarely had such an enjoyable morning’s fishing. I arrived at Barn Elms around 8.30 and tackled up in the carpark as normal, then headed over to the lodge to for a chat with the guys on duty that morning. The sun…

So, last week (Thursday 19th April 2018) I decided at the last minute to drive down to Barm Elms to get some fly fishing into my very busy week. It was forecast to be the hottest day in April for 70 years and it did not disappoint, with a high of 26 and almost no…

Mr Charle Tonkinson took a very nice Early Season Brown at Barn Elms last week. Great condition and a good size at 4lb 6oz another great catch at Barn Elms Fly Fishery.

Barn Elms Fly Fishery Closed – Lakes Frozen Over, the lakes are frozen over and we are closed until further notice. Although it looks very pretty, conditions are not safe so we cannot open as planned. We hope to be open next week; up to date information will be available here so please check back…

Another great ICEBREAKER competition at Barn Elms Fly Fishery; 30 anglers took part on a cold but sunny clear day. 110 fish were caught including some very nice size brown and rainbow trout. 1st: Gary King – total bag 16lb 9oz with 3 good size browns and one rainbow 2nd: Stephen Bullock – with 12lb…

SIX OF THE BEST EARLY SEASON STILL WATER TROUT FLIES In this downtime, why not fill your fly box ready for the new season at Barn Elms Fly Fishery? If you are planning to attend the Icebreaker event, this blog may be just what you need to be in with a chance. The following still…

Mr Dean Reed is pinching the BIG BROWS again! 6lb 5oz large brown, a Trout Masters winner this month I think?