derwent reservoir Fishing Report 2025
Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for derwent reservoir in United Kingdom
📝 Recent Fishing Reports (5)
Report #1
👤 Emilygot hit with some light rain but still had a fun time! caught 3 trout but lost a BIG one right at the bank, ugh! using spinners mostly, but might need to switch it up next time. wind was crazy at one point, almost blew my hat off!
Report #2
👤 Joshcloudy and chilly today at the res. only caught a couple of small perch, not the best luck. tried some new jigs but they didn't work. felt good to be out, tho! planning to hit it again when it’s warmer!
Report #3
👤 Natashaabsolutely gorgeous sunny day! went out early and got 6 nice carp, biggest was 5lbs! used sweet corn, they could not resist! the wind picked up later but that didn’t bother me. just chilling on the water with the sun was bliss!
Report #4
👤 Liamhad a rough day with the rain and wind at derwent, only caught 1 small trout. was hoping for more but it just wasn’t happening. gonna try different bait next time, maybe something more flashy. always a new learning experience i guess!
Report #5
👤 Davepartly cloudy today, wind was a bit much but managed to snag 3 decent perch near the dam. used earthworms, they seemed to be hungry! kept 2 and released the other, felt good! saw a few other anglers struggling tho
🌊 Current Fishing Conditions
Water Conditions
Current water conditions at derwent reservoir are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.
Fish Activity
Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.
Weather Impact
Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.
Best Techniques
Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.
🎣 Expert Fishing Tips
Early morning and late evening are typically the best times for lake fishing
Use depth finders to locate fish in deeper waters during hot weather
Try different depths - fish often move vertically based on temperature
Live bait like worms and minnows work well in most lake conditions