FARMOOR II
Bank Fishing:
As many of the fish caught at Farmoor are no more than 10m from the bank, it makes an ideal venue for experienced and novice anglers alike. The Ranger’s are only too happy to give advice on best location on the day and choice of fly to get the best out of your day’s fishing.
Boat Fishing:
There are 12 new Coullen 15ft fishing boats. Life jackets/alarms will be allocated from the Fishing Lodge. We strongly recommend that you book boats in advance as boat fishing is very popular at the reservoir.
FARMOOR I Catch & Release Fishery
New for 2008, Farmoor I will
be available from the 5th April as a catch & release water. You will be allowed
to take 1 fish per ticket, but we would like to encourage you to use this water
as solely catch & release.
There will be limit of 15 anglers per day, bank fishing
only, so booking is strongly advised.
For those of you who haven’t fished catch
& release before, the Ranger’s will be on hand to give advice on best practice
and unhooking techniques.
Rules:
- Barbless hooks only
- No lures over 35m
- No
boobies
- Unhook where possible
- If landed, use knotless nets and landing mats
(Ranger’s hope to have mats available for anglers in the near future).
- Ensure
fish is fully recovered before release
- All brown trout to be returned
Facilities
Entrance at Gate 3. The fishing lodge is now located up at the sailing club, you'll see a small shed outside the office for you to sign and purchase tickets if the Rangers are out on rounds.
You’ll find the lodge at the far end of the Sailing Club building (up the ramp at the far end of the carpark, keep to the right which takes you to the rear of the buildings and the Ranger’s Fishing lodge can be found almost at the end of the brick buildings and is signposted). Enter at the front of the building. You can park for 10 mins at the rear of the lodge whilst you sign in, please then leave your car in the main car park or in one of the designated car parks for anglers around the bank. PLEASE do not park on the grass or in the spaces for disabled badge holders!
Please note there is no vehicle access for Farmoor I, use either the main car park for fishing the Eastern bank or the last carpark at the top of Farmoor II.
The Fishing Lodge:
The Ranger’s are based in the Lodge and whilst the move from the gate lodge to this new office is being completed, they can offer; a small tackle shop with kit from Guide and Fulling Mill; a selection of flies specific for Farmoor and refreshments (confectionary and canned drinks).
When the work is finished everything will be under
one roof.
- All ticket sales
- Good size tackle shop
- Refreshment area
- Weighing &
Gutting room
- Fish smoking facilities
Advice and
Tuition:
The Ranger’s are always on hand to give advice should
you wish; where’s the best place to
fish, what flies to try etc. They're
also available to give tuition, whether you are a complete novice or just looking
to improve your casting or develop your technique for reservoir fishing. Simply enquire at the Fishing Lodge or use our
Contacts.
During the year a number of “Try Fly-Fishing” days will be organised for groups of up to 12, which include breakfast/lunch, tackle and if you’re lucky maybe your first trout! Again contact the Rangers for further information and dates.
Disabled
Access:
Farmoor is ideal for disabled anglers, with easy
access to the bank from designated parking areas and also Ranger assisted access
to the boats.