Northumbrian Water Go Fishing     
Ranger's Weekly Fishing Review
     
Fishery:Derwent    
     
Date: 06/04/2008    
     
Number of rods:  226
Number of trout taken: 
   rainbows 632
   browns  11
   blues  1
Total number of trout taken :  644
Rod average:    2.85     
Best blue:     
Best rainbow:    5lb, D Gray     
Best brown:          
Number of fish re-stocked:  1,000     
Number of anglers to date:  826
Total number of fish taken to date: 266
Largest rainbow of the season so far: 14lb 12oz Geordie Samson
Largest blue of the season so far:     
Largest brown of the season so far:     
     
     
Ranger's review:     
Although the weather has been poor the angling continues to be good. Anglers who are willing to roam  are finding the fish shoaled up. Once these shoals are found the angler can expect to catch fish frequently.  Many catch limits have been taken using this roaming tactic. Fly anglers are having success with the Black Fritz on an intermediate line with Paul Dunn catching 8 fish for 18lb using this method. Bait anglers are finding fish shoaled up on the south shore next to the stream as the fish enjoy the fresh water from the nearby stream. Powerbait Eggs tipped with worm is still proving the prime bait.     
Best flies:  Dawson's Olive, Black Fritz, Cat's Whisker     
Best baits:  Powerbait worm cocktail      
Best areas:  South shore next to the stream on bait Cronkley Bay on fly   

Chris Hodgson