Latest news from Albury, Surrey

Updated January 25th

Despite last week been disrupted by ice on some of the lakes, still 203 fish taken with some good fish between 4lb and 9lb caught and plenty of spartics showing in the catches.

Flies that worked well were the BFD and Cats Whisker which would take fish first thing in the morning but then the fish wised up to these patterns and smaller natural patterns did well with buzzers, diawl bachs and small olive nymphs on floating lines did well. Fish often liked the smaller flies fished static under an indicator 2 to 3 feet down. Apps bloodworms also did really well. At Powdermills the fishing was really good with the fish showing a preference for small to medium sized lures. Make sure you mix up the speed of retrieve until you find what they want and also make sure you work your flies all the way into the bank. Down at Vale End the fish have been cruising in small pods very close to the surface so finding and covering these fish was the key to success but generally bigger bright flies and a quick retrieve worked best.

The cafe opening times for January and February will be Wednesday and Fridays 9am to 1pm (with the exception of Tuesday 4th rather than Wednesday 5th January).

For those of you who enjoy there river fishing, I have attached some pictures of some wild brown trout redds that I spotted on the Tillingbourne while out walking the dog over Christmas. I don’t think I can remember seeing so much spawning activity all the way along our stretches of river.

Attention all anglers – please note that it is now compulsory to sign in before fishing and sign out when finished. Also please enter your catch even if it’s a blank. Fish tokens must also be placed in the box for fish caught (1 token per fish). Anyone not following these rules will risk being banned from the fishery.

Latest news from Syon Park, London

Updated 06/01/2022

So its a new year and the team here at Syon hope all our anglers had an enjoyable festive period.  Happy New Year to you all!

The weather is still very strange for this time of year and we have had some double figure temperatures in December 2021, during which the UK reached its highest New Year’s Eve temperature on record, with 16.5°C at Bala (north Wales).

Today saw another stocking of quality Albury Estate rainbow trout, so this weekend should see some really good fishing.  The fish are spread out all over the lake, but Brown trout have been coming out from around the bridge.

No surface movement has been for a while now, so the fish are deep.  An intermediate line or sink tippet should definitely be in your bags.  A shrimp or buzzer at 4-5 feet under an indicator is working well.  Or try an Ally McCoist as a lure if stripping with a slow retrieve.

Syon has had some very heavy rain over Christmas so the fishery is quite muddy in some places, so a pair of wellingtons is definitely recommended!

We would like to thank our anglers for keeping the loo in good shape.  Please continue to look after it.

Could day members please call the bailiff phone when you arrive at the fishery so that we can book you in and issue fish tokens.

Please continue to sign in and out of the fishery, and ensure that fish tokens are posted into the returns box.

Could we also ask all Anglers to use the sign in book marking the times you’ve entered and left. With the toilets reopened and COVID on the rise could we ask that all visitors to the lake leave the toilets how you would like to find them.  Remember to give everyone on the lake their personal space as most won’t ask out of politeness.  If we all do our bit we can hopefully avoid any closures like we have had to endure over the last 2 years.

We would also like to thank all our Anglers for their continued support and patronage to the Albury Estate Fisheries lakes, lets keep these great sport, recreation and relaxation venues going for all to enjoy.

 Fishing permitted until Dusk . No Catch and Release Permitted.

If you are a first time visitor please call the bailiff on 07956 378138 the day before to get the gate entry code. Just start fishing, we will issue your membership/entry card and tickets on the bank.   Please note that the gate entry code changes often, get used to using your card to gain entry or you won’t be able to get in!

We’ve uploaded videos of Syon Park from the Sky! You can really appreciate the seclusion provided by Capability Browns tree line when you fly over the top and see the city sprawl around us. See Lakes From Above Page.

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