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| Cleveley Mere Fishing and Lodges Cleveley Bank Lane •
Forton • Nr. Lancaster • PR3 1BY • UK |
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| Fishing
The feeder pond and a netted section of the north east corner of the lake adjacent to the reception centre are more heavily stocked to encourage children, beginners and provide a fly-casting tuition area. The Fishery
During hot weather the fish are lying deeper and feeding heavily on daphnia, with the main surface activity in the early morning or evening. By late August the fish are on the move and surface sport is the main attraction, requiring a variety of fly, including appetizer, fritz, cat's whisker, buzzers and nymphs. The buzzer hatch continues through into November. Fishing Tackle Hire
For overseas and longer stay fishing guests, guided salmon, sea trout (best September/October) and wild brown trout fishing can be arranged on the rivers Lune, Eden and Kent and some of the major lakes in the Lake District on request. Pre-booking essential. Shooting For overseas and longer stay fishing guests, duck flighting and walked up pheasant shooting can be arranged between September-January. Pre-booking essential.
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Cleveley
Mere is a beautiful, peaceful 23-acre lake surrounded by fields,
woodland and the River Wyre. The first trout were introduced in
1967 and have thrived in the lake ever since. There is a natural
water in flow to the lake, which is rich in fly and insect life,
providing excellent growing conditions for rainbow and brown trout
weighing up to 15 lbs, which are supplemented by stocking at regular
intervals.
The
maximum depth of the lake is 14 ft with the north eastern basin
varying from 2-6 ft and the west, centre and southern sectors varying
from 6-14 ft, creating a rich and varied fishery. The full extent
of the fishing can best be enjoyed from the mere's 14 well-maintained
boats or from strategically placed piers and casting platforms around
the banks.
The
fishery is opened throughout the year. During the colder winter
months sinking lines, lures and weighted nymphs are the general
order of the day, although prolonged mild spells can see fish surface
feeding on small midges. The main buzzer hatches start in March
and extend until November with a peak in June. Sport can be fast
and furious with plenty of surface activity. Both standard pupa
patterns and emerger styles such as Shipmans work well, as do Pheasant
tails, Sedge and GRHE.
From
early July through the dog days of August the fishing becomes more
challenging, requiring very fine lines, small flies (16-20) and
a range of techniques including the use of Damsel, nymphs, daddies,
buzzers, beetles and small (18-20) CDCs and dry black flies, Diawl
Bach, Griffin Gnat and Shipmans. 
Fly-casting
tuition and fly-fishing courses are available for individuals and
groups, pre-booking essential. Flies, casts and leaders are available
for sale.
