Walthamstow fly fishers club fly fishing courses run by andy hathaway on behalf of the walthamstow fly fishers club and in association with thames water the introduction to fly fishing course at walthamstow reservoirs is a general introduction to fly fishing in general and to how to fish the reservoirs open to trout fishing with artificial flies at walthamstow in particular. With nine individual reservoirs, owned and operated by thames water, walthamstow is an ideal spot for catching specimen coarse and game. Hamidis book s back ali hamidis carp fishing masterclass, which is regarded. Although our fly fishing opportunities may be limited within the m25 with an open mind and a bit of exploration you can enjoy a fantastic days fishing if you get out there and give it a try. They form part of the lee valley special protection area spa due to their importance for the wintering ducks gadwall and shoveler. The site contains a number of different reservoirs containing several 40lbplus carp, specimen bream and nearly all other coarse species. My boat partner was an old friend james edwards, new to reservoir lure fishing but otherwise a very capable angler. I first knew of its existence when i saw a photograph in dickie carrs book success with the pole showing don neish demonstrating some new carbon poles to dickie outside the shop. Once more catches have been added to fishery network we will develop the feature further. A collection of the best places to go fishing around london. The site is designated as a site of special scientific interest. Ep6 simon scott at walthamstow reservoir carp fishing. A huge percentage of the bream are over 10lb with the largest specimens reaching in excess of 17lb.
Read about walthamstow reservoirs with anglers mail magazine, no. This is wathamstow reservoir fishing an amazing location to enjoy the wonder of fishing. Opened on 20 october 2017, the site is particularly important for wildlife due to its position within the lee valley. The fish came during from an openwater area during a 12hour day session on walthamstow three. Reflections on walthamstow team korda carp fishing videos. Walthamstow reservoirs london, united kingdom lake facebook. Home about wffc news events fixtures 2020 2021 the reservoirs join us a fly fishing club in central london for those that love fly fishing, enjoy the outdoors but dont always have the opportunity to escape. There are other intriguing thoughtprovoking passages in the book too, like the one at the very start of this blog entry. Garys suggestion was to try the lower maynard, part of the walthamstow reservoir complex in north london. There are ten individual reservoir that comprise walthamstow reservoir that offer both coarse and game fishing. After a complete lap of walthamstow s number 2 and 3 reservoirs and not seeing any carp or any signs, i set up in one of the more noted swims on number 2 called tea party 2 at one side of the channel that links the two reservoirs together.
The entrance is just 7 minutes from tottenham hale underground station victoria line. There is no close season on lower and higher maynards reservoirs. Oct 12, 2015 this is wathamstow reservoir fishing an amazing location to enjoy the wonder of fishing. The london fly fishing fair, business design center, 52. Mp lands personal best carp on angling trust visit to. The coppermill stream was always a difficult water to fish being very clear with a very careful approach needed.
Jul 06, 2019 throwback to last weekend when i explored the reservoirs in the lea valley near walthamstow marshes. Dominic garnett headed to walthamstow reservoirs for a days fishing with editor garrett fallon. Add catch reports and fishing photos in your online fishing diary and search the fishing database for fish photos and fishing lakes. Thinking tackle season 6 ep 8 thinking tackle carp. Danny fairbrass looks back on his and kordas rich history at carp fishing mecca, walthamstow reservoirs in london. I never had anything of note from it, although i did concentrate on the reservoir trying for a two pounder. Where to go fishing in london london evening standard. Londons central location in the heart of the british fly fishing scene will give the community access to all things associated to the fly fishing world. The reservoirs are home to a variety of fish which makes it a favorite destination for those who love fishing.
Walthamstow reservoirs are located in tottenham near the centre of london. All the walthamstow reservoirs form part of a designated site of special scientific interest sssi,which has also been designated as a special protection area under the eu birds directive and a ramsar site particularly for the presence of shoveler, gadwall and bittern. Directions for how to get to walthamstow reservoirs, fishery. Walthamstow wetlands are hosting an evening with renowned entomologist dr erica mcalister, author of the secret life of flies and.
Despite this, thames water have developed a successful trout fishery. Offering excellent coarse and fly fishing right in the capital, walthamstow reservoirs made the perfect venue for a recent summer meeting of star anglers and key angling trust staff. The inital signs of spring in the bird world seemed to have faltered today after the sudden change in weather. Walthamstow wetlands offers anglers a variety of fly fishing and course fishing reservoirs all anglers fishing at walthamstow reservoirs must possess a valid environment agency rod licence. There are also two reservoirs exclusively for fly fishing with both rainbow and brown trout present, up to double figures to the lucky few.
Well one of my long standing targets has been a double figure bream, with my personal best standing at only about half that. Although the fishing can be exceptional on the walthamstow reservoirs, its also thrown up the odd murder too like the one in 2010 when someone was shot dead just around the corner from the british. Throwback to last weekend when i explored the reservoirs in the lea valley near. Welcome to walthamstow wetlands, a huge, internationally important reserve. Buy fishing log book, fish, notes, experiences and diagrams.
Ryan taylor had a fantastic result when he landed the big common from lower maynard on the walthamstow reservoirs complex at 46lb 8oz to set a new record for the venue and he is only 14 years old. Find out more about how to fish at tooting common pond online. Fishing walthamstow reservoirs coarse fishing fishing. At the moment you can only view the catches that have been reported for walthamstow reservoirs on the main map above.
Walthamstow reservoirs have seen the trout holding very deep on both lakes feeding on a mix of snails and bloodworm. Calf heath reservoir fishing venue coarse carp in cannock staffordshire, west midlands, england. Walthamstow reservoirs freshwater game fishery, greater. It holds many carp up to 37lb, and the bream fishing must rank with the best in the country. After enduring a long drive to the river nene only to find it unfishable i headed back east, stopping off at any likely looking spots on the boston drains. Walthamstow wetlands is a huge nature reserve located just 15 minutes from central london. Permit information fishing at walthamstow thames water. Drayton reservoir fishing venue coarse carp in daventry northamptonshire, east midlands, england. Not one sand martin was seen over the reservoirs in the southern complex and it was quiet in general with the stiff wind blowing. See the location of walthamstow reservoirs on the map as well as the location address. Take a picture of your thirdworld cooking devices or something. All anglers fishing at walthamstow reservoirs must possess a valid environment agency rod licence.
Store fish captures and fish photos in your own free online fishing journal, produce graphical fishing reports, find fishing lakes and places to fish in our online fishing database. Several of these feature wooded islands and reedcovered fringes. The weather is unseasonably warm as the complex comes into view, concrete giving way to. Walthamstow reservoirs are owned and managed by thames water and consist of 10 waterbodies. I hit the road early but got gridlocked in the blackwall tunnel, so was suitably late when turning up for my days fishing at walthamstow reservoirs with the angling writer dominic garnett.
David trew reported this 24lbs 8oz common carp from walthamstow reservoirs walthamstow no,3 using nash scopex squid with robin red. There are a lot of parallels with the walthamstow wetlands project and the development model for beddington. After years of boring himself to tears fishing for carps hed finally seen the light and started being a proper angler calm down camo campers, you know i love you really. Walthamstow fly fishers club, greater london, england. The london wildlife trust are the project managers, the land is owned by thames water, there are various community groups involved e. Walthamstow is home to one of the largest yearround colonies of nesting cormorants in the southeast. The route starts at the lea valley springfield marina and. Special surprises are in store for mr macey on his latest trip. The fair will cater for all aspects fly fishing interests such as fly tying equipment and more.
Threetime wold champion, anja groot, joins the team. Walthamstow reservoirs walks open paths and trails. The entrance is just a sevenminute walk from the victoria line at tottenham hale underground station. On my very last stop before giving in all together i saw a couple of fish. Carp fishing tackle dream walthamstow session nash tackle. I fished walthamstow reservoirs in the 80s, catching many good bags of roach to 1lb 10ozs floatfishing mainly bread. This is going to be the understatement of the year, but this. The 42yearold carpenter from romford in essex used a chod rig to present a 16mm boilie holic clam boil. The thames water walthamstow reservoirs complex in east london is fishable on a day ticket from the bailiffs office at the fishery entrance. It follows national cycle route 1 along the lea valley walk passing lockwood reservoir, high maynard reservoir, low maynard reservoir, east warwick reservoir and west warwick reservoir. James armstrong fishing for carp with tom dove at amazing carp fishing venue, walthamstow reservoirs in london.
Simply click on the fish icons and you will see the catch details. Apr 02, 2015 this chunky 42lb 4oz common fell to aidas samsonas at londons walthamstow reservoirs complex. Fly and lure provides the details on over 50 fly fishing waters, fly fishing clubs, fly fishing instructors, guides and fly shops across the uk. The third fly fishing reservoir, which can only be fished on a catch and release basis with a season ticket. One of the reasons why sport on the coarse fishing reservoirs is restricted to carp, bream and tench too large to be easily swallowed. A traffic free cycle path runs along the river lea from walthamstow marshes to banbury reservoir. As far as pike fishing settings go, walthamstow reservoirs must be one of the more surprising places ive ever cast a. Walthamstow reservoirs is a complex of 10 reservoirs and consists of two victorian industrial structures on the site. The venue requires a fishing permit with a fishing season running from june march yearly. Walthamstow reservoirs, tottenham, united kingdom fish. A complex of reservoirs offering various species but known for big carp to over 40 lb. The walthamstow reservoirs sites extend across 200 hectares. His pen name of bb was behind the first carp only book confessions of a.
Walthamstow reservoirs london, united kingdom lake. Lower maynard seems to fine but 8ball has died it definately happened after some smallnew stockies from no1 were introduced to the locky, not definately the cause but it looks very likely. Fishing walthamstow reservoirs sign in to follow this. A nature haven in the heart of the capital, the walthamstow reservoirs are located in the lea valley. Schoolboy ryan taylor lands a new walthamstow record. Walthamstow fly fishers club home start fly fishing. Oct 23, 2017 after years of planning and preparation, the walthamstow wetlands opened to the public on the 20th of october. Due to our central location in london allows for easy access. Aug 07, 2015 fighting for fishing martin salters blog. Fly only trout lake, catch and release or take out.
Trading tales global flyfisher author dominic garnett. It was once an area of lammas land common land used for growing crops and grazing cattle. Fish captures the worlds largest free online fishing diary. Walthamstow reservoirs fishing venue coarse carp game. The uks most dangerous lakes dear carpology, whats the most dangerous lake in the uk. Simon scott travels to walthamstow reservoirs in north london to meet. Weather forecast for walthamstow more walthamstow flyfishers club. The walthamstow reservoirs offer easy and safe access for all visitors, with disabled access on most of the reservoirs. Walthamstow reservoirs open street map mobile gps map with location tracking further information and other local ideas just to the west of the reservoirs youll find the pretty finsbury park wheres more lakeside trails. Jun 07, 2011 walthamstow reservoirs, 2 forest road, tottenham, london, n17 9nh. Fly fishing on reservoirs four and five is open all year.
Latest update here a popular dayticket carp complex is closed until further notice after more than 400 fish perished. Thames waters famous walthamstow reservoirs put on a great show for a group of anglers from parliament and the angling trust which included the capture of a stunning, personal best 37lbs 7oz mirror carp by north cornwall mp scott mann. For a bit of reservoir trout fishing there are walthamstow reservoirs in north london and syon park fishery. Reservoirs 1, 2, 3 and west warwick reservoirs, and the coppermill stream season begins 16 june and runs until 15 march. There are three lakes for fly fishing, stocked with hard fisghting rainbow and brown trout. The diary is fast filling up so if you are looking for a spring trip please get in touch asap. By garrett fallon on october 14, 2014 in fallon fishes. It is home to a wide range of wildlife species and boasts 10 large reservoirs, which deliver water to 3. As far as pike fishing settings go, walthamstow reservoirs must be one of the more surprising places ive ever cast a line. Dec 26, 2019 it was great fishing for roach but id been enjoying my perch fishing so much i was soon back to targeting them. New fishing magazine fallons angler looks to spark another golden age of angling writing. Covering a mammoth 211 hectares, the site is essentially a patchwork of reservoirs with a maze of paths weaving between them, and it is beautiful. Fishing log book, fish, notes, experiences and diagrams. Season ticket holders must also be a member of the walthamstow flyfishers club wffc.
Walthamstow reservoirs, london ticket price timings. Nonlocal walk walthamstow reservoirswetlands the heronry. All coarse anglers must carry a landing net and an. Walthamstow reservoirs, tottenham, united kingdom fish around. The fish, mainly carp, have died at walthamstow no1, which is operated by thames water and is home to carp to well over 30lb. Fish captures the worlds largest free online fishing. The reservoirs are being developed as the public nature reserve and will be opened in late 2017. Just 15 minutes from central london, and free to visit, you will find a unique haven to explore, enjoy and connect with nature.
As i was fishing up to snags i had the clutches screwed up really. Working with the environment agency and sport england to get more people fishing. Thank heavens patience is a virtue often found in the heart of an angler. Dominic garnett was on hand to report on an enjoyable session with some lively characters from fishing and politics. Reservoirs and fisheries andy hathaway fly fishing.
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