Ladybower Fisheries

13/09/2026

13/09/2026

Good stocking of 3-8 pounders this week; with most fish farms not achieving optimal growth rates this exceptionally hot 2026, our bought in stockies have been smaller than wed like but weve reserved these beauties to spice things up now things are cooling down .

08/09/2026

Rod average 8.6

Another spectacular week on the dries, although twiddling a washing line with b***y or foam daddy with black and claret hoppers up the line has been deadly as the wind picked up.

Best areas this week have been; old telegraph; drifts along doctors bank either side of ashopton viaduct; and of course the basin between dam and the cages.

Weve had some reports of big fish, fry feeding on roach and perch fry at underbank in the snake arm, this will be my first drift next time im out on the water.

Notable catches this week have been numerous;

Dan Tranter's party , up from essex this week recording forty plus to his boat, alan Richardson had a great day on tuesday with thirty five to his foam daddies throughout the basin, steve martin martin Rowson and adam larbalestier all taking twenty plus on a variety of dries but also pulling on the di5 sweep.

Floating and intermediate lines are still the most used however.

Best flies this week;
Foam daddies culs, sedgehogs( popped on a floater or slow tip) cormorants and hoppers

Tequila, candy and cat bo***es also very effective pulled a bit faster.

Were always happy to post your pics of your fish on here, if you get time to send is any fish pics to.

[email protected]

Id also like to give a big shout out to Richard Walker Nick Halstead and everyone one else who has sponsored or supported our evening league over the summer; it was a huge success with several new anglers to loch styling getting firmly hooked themselves.

Continuing cooler weather bodes well for another exciting week up here at Ladybower Fisheries( rod average of 11.8 on Sunday!)

01/09/2026

PART TIME FISHERY ASSISTANT

📣 WE’RE HIRING
Part-Time Fishery Assistant

Ladybower Fisheries Ltd

Ladybower Fisheries is growing, and we’re looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and hands-on Part-Time Fishery Assistant to join our team.
This is a varied, practical outdoor role, ideal for someone who enjoys working outside, isn’t afraid of getting stuck in and takes pride in providing a great experience for our customers.

THE ROLE
• Must be flexible
• £Minimum Wage
• Full UK Driving Licence & own transport essential

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
• Delivering excellent customer service
• Helping with fish rearing, welfare and stock monitoring
• Assisting with fish stocking
• Preparing, launching and putting away boats
• Boat handling and assisting anglers
• Opening and closing the site
• General maintenance and upkeep of the fishery
• Ensuring health & safety standards are maintained
• Assisting with the general day-to-day running of the fishery
• The ability to use the on-line booking system (training will be provided) - Basic computer skills essential

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:
• Reliable, punctual and hard-working
• Flexible with working hours, including early starts and later evenings during the summer months
• Physically fit and comfortable with practical, hands-on work
• Happy working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Friendly and confident dealing with customers
• Organised, proactive and able to use their own initiative
• A good team player with a genuine passion for the outdoors

Previous experience isn’t essential, but any of the following would be an advantage:
• An angling or fisheries background
• Experience in outdoor leisure
• Boat handling experience
• First Aid qualification
• A genuine interest in fishing, fish keeping or the outdoors

Above all, we’re looking for the right person with the right attitude to become part of the Ladybower Fisheries team.

If this sounds like you – or someone you know – we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more: [email protected]

01/09/2026

JOIN THE LADYBOWER FISHERIES VOLUNTEER TEAM!

Love fly fishing, the outdoors and Ladybower? We’d love to have you as part of our volunteer team.
We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic people who would like to give a little of their time to help keep Ladybower Fisheries running smoothly – and enjoy being part of our fishing community.

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH US?
• FREE fly fishing for all volunteers
• Be part of a friendly, passionate team
• Spend more time in the great outdoors
• Give something back to the Ladybower fishing community

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
It’s a varied, hands-on role and could include:
• Welcoming visitors and helping in the shop
• Assisting with fish stocking
• Helping bring boats in and out
• Feeding and helping care for the fish
• Generally lending a hand around the fishery

Whether you’re an experienced angler or simply passionate about fishing and the outdoors, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested in joining us?

Drop us an email at [email protected] to apply or find out more.

Come and be part of the Ladybower Fisheries team!

31/08/2026

Weekly rod average 12.2;

An incredible week of dry fly action this week. The cooling surface water has the fishing back on top, with some spectacular bags of fish to six pounds being taken on a variety of dries, and switching to pulled bo***es on an intermediate when the storm clouds gathered.

It was great to be part of the ladies national competion yesterday with several bag limits of sixteen fish coming well inside the allotted times.
Congratulations to Sam Edmonds on her win!

Well fished Sami 😁

As the cool wether continues we expect sport to remain excellent , with ten thousand fish still to stock, including some big uns ! ( watch this space) we are assured of superb sport heading into the autumn.

Best flies this week : daddies black tan and orange, black culs , claret orange or black bits. ; pink and orange marabou bo***es, cormorants muskins and damsels.

Floaters tips and intermefiate lines doing all the work.

31/08/2026

🎣 *Tomorrow night is the first ever Ladybower Tuesday Evening League Final!*

After four brilliant matches, it all comes down to one last evening.

We’ve had some fantastic fishing, loads of laughs and a brilliant group of anglers getting involved throughout the summer. A massive thank you to everyone who has supported the first season and helped make it such a success.

There’s still plenty to play for too, with prizes right down to 13th place, plus Best Junior and Best Lady.

🏆 *Final – Tuesday 1st September*
🎣 Fishing: *5:30pm – 8:00pm*
🏆 Presentation & prize giving: *8:30pm*

The league is based on each angler’s *best 3 scores from 5 matches*, so there can still be movement in the final standings tomorrow night.

A huge thank you as well to *Eden Fly Fishing* and *Frank’s Flies* for backing the league and helping us put together such a strong prize table.

If you haven’t joined us yet and fancy fishing the final, *message Rich Walker today to secure a spot: 07474 281112*

One match left. One winner.
*Who will become the first ever Ladybower Evening League Champion? 🎣🏆*