Farletonview Fishery

Farletonview has been a WADAA water since 2019 and runs it in conjunction with the owners, the Robinson family. Over the winter of 2023 we have undertaken a major improvement programme at the fishery to include: New platforms (the majority have a small seat). A fence around the whole perimeter of the two lakes. Additional drainage around the wettest parts of the lake. A path has been laid around the whole of the larger lake, to assist with access for all. A borehole and pump have been installed to assist with inflow of cooler water for the warmer months. There are two new large gates in the new fence which are locked – these are for stocking and maintenance only. The new small walk through gate will not be locked , but this MUST be kept closed other than whilst walking through, as the water is now a protected fishery. A new larger car park, including disabled parking. New access gate, next to the new car park, for all anglers to enter the fishery.

The fishery comprises two man-made lakes on a working farm, very close to M6 exit 36 (South Lakes). The lakes are spring-fed with a Ph of close to 8, making them incredibly fertile. The owners tell us that there is significant overwintering here, with some fish growing on, so you never quite know what might turn up. The abundance of natural food suggests that imitative patterns will work well.

Fly life can be prolific with excellent buzzer hatches, olives, and damsels later in the year. Caenis, hatch in their millions on summer evenings during June and July. The fishery is not deep (a little over 8 feet) and a floating line is generally all that is needed, apart from during the colder months when lures come into their own. From late spring through to late autumn, this is an excellent dry fly and nymph water.