Fly Fishing at Amherst LodgeFly Fishing at Amherst Lodge
The lakes vary in depth and produce fish from 1lb up into double figures. About 90% of the fish are big tailed rainbows, the rest being the notoriously elusive Amherst Lodge brownies.Amherst Lodge is a Troutmaster Water so there is always a chance that leisure anglers will scoop a prize from landing one of our bigger fish.
For the experienced there are plenty of reed beds and overhangs to investigate as well as shallows suitable for stalking. A dry fly only lake and prolific hatches in season provide challenging and exciting imitative fishing.
For novices and anyone feeling a little "rusty", there are some clear open spaces where casting rhythms can be found without the frustration and hassle of pulling flies out of the trees etc! The fishery manager is usually happy to provide some advice on tackle, flies and tactics.
FLY FISHING - RULES AND PRICES 1999 / 2000:
(See also the Frequently asked fishing questions page)
Catch and Keep Tickets:
These are tickets that allow you to come and fish until you have caught the number of fish specified by the "limit" on the ticket. Once you have caught your limit you must either stop fishing or buy another ticket.
6 fish limit £33.00 * 4 fish limit £24 * 3 fish limit £18 * 2 fish limit £11
Catch and Release Tickets:
These are tickets that allow you to come and fish for a certain length of time and return the fish that you catch to the water. These tickets are only available to experienced anglers who understand how to return a fish to the water undamaged.
All day ticket: £15 * Half day ticket £11 * Evening Ticket £8
Season Tickets: Please click here for details
Rod hire: £3 Non Fishing visitors: £1 each.
All fishermen must book in and pay on arrival and record the day's catch (inc. nil returns) before leaving. All fishing before 9am must be pre-booked, (the phone is staffed in the evenings). Fishing is by fly only, no bait or spinning. Having caught their limit, anglers may not catch fish to make up other people's limits. No guns, dogs, radios or lead shot. Fees are not refundable and tickets are not transferable. The bailiff may inspect tackle, bags and catches at random & may eject anyone from the fishery at any time, for any reason. Full rules posted in rod room.
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