Reasonable early season fishing likely at Fernworthy Reservoir
Conditions are not ideal but fishable at Fernworthy Reservoir. The ripple should help fish move and feed more confidently.
An intimate Dartmoor reservoir surrounded by conifer plantation. The slightly stained water gives fish more confidence. Bank-only fishing with limited back-cast room in places, but rewarding sport with wild browns.
Conditions
Boat drift recommended
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Approach
Start with Black Gnat (12-14) on a slow figure-of-eight retrieve. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
Recommended flies
Active food signals
What to watch
The best window in early season is often late morning through the afternoon as the water warms.
- Wind conditions (ripple) are not ideal for this water.