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What’s Happening in the Water at Hillside Trout Fishery ? What you’re seeing in the fishery is called Potamogeton pusillus or lesser pondweed , a native pondweed that naturally sheds its hair-thin tips as part of its lifecycle. It’s been brought on by heat, light, and the usual calm weather that lets this stuff hang around in the water column. It’s harmless , Annoying to Anglers? Yes by. But it’s not choking the place, and it’s actually sign of a healthy, well-balanced water quality. There is plenty information online also. We as always ran tests on the water today as we do each & every week in line with current water board requests. Our Nitrates, pH and oxygen levels are all coming back clear 🙂 This is not an algae bloom as some would suggest , there is no natural chemical imbalance, no oxygen crash — we test our water weekly and manage it closely. We also have our Aeration system running to ensure enough dissolved oxygen is put back into our water during hot spells. Fish are still being caught by Anglers all be it further down the water table in the cooler depths — and are Healthy , Hard Fighting at that. This week we’ve had both Natural & Stocked brown trout being caught by Anglers using various methods , along with plenty of Rainbows - the biggest caught is around 14lb by Richard Quirey on Saturday. Best returns are coming on slow intermediate lines or sinking tip lines and various patterns. Our Evening C & R sessions have seen better surface action on dry fly and buzzers — it’s a case of being tuned in to what feeding pattern is happening. Stocking wise we await the availability of our stockist in the next week or so now the weather is starting to become more favourable Things will settle as weather cools slightly this week and rain is expected throughout the week - this in turn should help the plant continue to break down. We’re managing weed by hand and keeping the fishery in the best condition possible as seen in our work party last week & as always we insure not to over indulge weeding so we don’t compromise fly life or the ecosystem. Thanks again to those who continue to support North Downs Friendliest Trout Fly Fishery and understood that we’re not in the business of lies — we have to let mother nature take her course. A few weeks of these fragments beats months of weed beds that often choke fisheries We hope this will address any queries or concerns that Anglers may have. Tight Lines.🎣 www.hillsidetroutflyfishery.co.uk The first picture is for reference from another fishery having the same issues - the others are from our within our lake.

Weekly Report : Tuesday was another busy day with the Pensioner Special proving popular , a busy evening was had also. Dry Fly & Wets were doing the business. Wednesday started slow with fish feeding below the surface - Wednesday Evening was fruitful. Friday was a slow day all round. Both Saturday & Sunday were busy around the lake with lots of fish teasing and taking a mixture of dry fly & lures. Thank You as always to all who chose North Downs Friendliest Trout Fly Fishery to wet a line. We refresh again tomorrow stocking number 5 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣 www.hillsidetroutflyfishery.co.uk

A fantastic weeks fishing. Tuesday saw our popular pensioners special once again with many anglers availing of this offer , Wednesday saw many avail of our various 4 hour sessions with plentiful fish being caught just below the surface. Friday Saw a busy lake with Anglers enjoying the Friday afternoon weather , our 4th stocking arrived shortly before 4pm giving another boost to our resident fish. A fantastic 9lb triploid brown was introduced amongst the stocking , Both Saturday & Sunday was busy with Anglers catching on varied methods both on the surface & below with Sandy Dorian Weed Fly & J.M Fly patterns doing the business. George Freel was a busy man this week & has plenty of bookings already booked in for June for fly coaching lessons , George has some limited slots available - Neill Walker has availability this month. We say fare thee well to our Old Timer Jack who is retiring this week from the Business side of things here at Hillside and will instead be enjoying Angling & Coffee “all 40 cups a day :)”. Thank You to all Anglers for choosing North Downs Friendliest Trout Fly Fishery for your fishing experience.

We have teamed up with local Fly Tier & Staff Member Jonathan Matthews who is the CEO of J.M Flies , Jonathan offers Anglers Traditional Fly Patterns & indeed loves adding Older Patterns to his collection. All flies are £1:20 each or 3 For £3. All of which are available in store at the Fishery. Jonathan also does flies to order Many fish are caught regularly with this remarkable mans flies.

Hi all from us here at Hillside Trout Fishery Due to the Needs of the business - We will be Ending all Current Memberships here at the lake on December 31st 2025. This will mean from January 01st 2026 We will be a Customer Only Trout Fly Fishery www.hillsidetroutflyfishery.co.uk —————— We will be introducing in April 2026 subject to availability : Three brand New Exciting additions for Fly Anglers here at North Downs Friendliest Trout Fly Fishery. THIS BOOK WILL OPEN NOVEMBER 2025. Spring - Autumn Season C&R Tickets April 01st - October 31st respectfully . Exclusive Access as a Season Ticket Holder to our Fishery on a Monday - “ Unlimited Come & Go “ Tuesdays / Wednesdays / Fridays 08:00 - 21:30/Dusk which ever comes first. Where there is availability. £375 per person. Alternatively Normal Pricing for Arrive & Fish Customers. £15 per 4 Hour Session £20 per Days Catch & Release. —————— Winter Season C&R Tickets , November 01st - March 31st respectfully. OUR BOOKS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THIS WINTER 2025 SEASON. Exclusive Access as a Winter Season Ticket Holder to our Fishery on a Monday - “ Unlimited Come & Go “ Tuesdays / Wednesdays / Fridays 08:30 - 18:00 / Dusk which ever comes first. Where there is availability. £200 per person. Alternatively Normal Winter Pricing applies for Arrive & Fish £15 per Days Catch & Release. —————— We are also able to offer Anglers a Combined Yearly Season Catch & Release Ticket which runs from April 01st - March 31st respectfully THIS BOOK WILL OPEN NOVEMBER 2025. £500 Combined - this saves the Angler £75 between the 2 Seasons If choosing this option. All Angling at all times will be on a first come first served basis & booking is advisable. ————— As Weekends are generally the busiest times of a trout Fly Fishery , as such normal daily Rates apply to all Anglers. Any Angler on a Season Ticket will be afforded 50% discount on these days. Tight Lines 🎣 Management “Just Enjoy Fishing “

We are thrilled to continue our Partnership into the 2026 Season with our Security Provider Legacy Resources , A Professional local Company With Expert Security Needs. Thank You to Richard & Suzanne for continuing our Services.

Hi all from us here at Hillside Trout Fishery Due to the Needs of the business - We will be Ending all Current Memberships here at the lake on December 31st 2025. This will mean from January 01st 2026 We will be a Customer Only Trout Fly Fishery www.hillsidetroutflyfishery.co.uk —————— We will be introducing in April 2026: Three brand New Exciting additions for Fly Anglers here at North Downs Friendliest Trout Fly Fishery. THIS BOOK WILL OPEN NOVEMBER 2025. Spring - Autumn Season C&R Tickets April 01st - October 31st respectfully . Exclusive Access as a Season Ticket Holder to our Fishery on a Monday - “ Unlimited Come & Go “ Tuesdays / Wednesdays / Fridays 08:00 - 21:30/Dusk which ever comes first. Where there is availability. £375 per person. Alternatively Normal Pricing for Arrive & Fish Customers. £15 per 4 Hour Session £20 per Days Catch & Release. —————— Winter Season C&R Tickets , November 01st - March 31st respectfully. OUR BOOKS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THIS WINTER 2025 SEASON. Exclusive Access as a Winter Season Ticket Holder to our Fishery on a Monday - “ Unlimited Come & Go “ Tuesdays / Wednesdays / Fridays 08:30 - 18:00 / Dusk which ever comes first. Where there is availability. £200 per person. Alternatively Normal Winter Pricing applies for Arrive & Fish £15 per Days Catch & Release. —————— We are also able to offer Anglers a Combined Yearly Season Catch & Release Ticket which runs from April 01st - March 31st respectfully THIS BOOK WILL OPEN NOVEMBER 2025. £500 Combined - this saves the Angler £75 between the 2 Seasons If choosing this option. All Angling at all times will be on a first come first served basis & booking is advisable. ————— As Weekends are generally the busiest times of a trout Fly Fishery , as such normal daily Rates apply to all Anglers. Any Angler on a Season Ticket will be afforded 50% discount on these days. Tight Lines 🎣 Management “Just Enjoy Fishing “

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