Has anyone fished Fernworthy or Kennick recently?
Just wondered how they were fishing, and any recommended flies and tips?

April report from Chris Hall SW Lakes:

Kennick – The fishing at Kennick continued to provide consistent sport throughout April, with a rod average for the month of 2.75. The weather conditions played a vital part in dictating the best tactics – deep sunk Damsel Nymphs proved to be the most effective on colder days (with boats giving the option to fish the deeper water), while brighter, warmer days brought fish up to feed on emerging buzzers. While most fish were still caught at the South end of the lake, fish are now starting to be caught North of the Narrows. Damsel Nymphs and Black Buzzers proved to be the most effective patterns, while Montanas, Diawl Bachs, and Pheasant Tail Nymphs have all caught fish, with the occasional fish coming up to a Sedge pattern. Boobies proved to be successful when the air temperatures dropped.
The best fish of the month was a beautiful 8lb rainbow caught by G.Tucker (from Mary Tavy, near Tavistock), using a Montana Nymph fished from the bank. Lucy Halford (from Hildenborough) caught a 5lb 9oz rainbow using a Cats Whisker while fishing from the bank near the dam.
Some Hawthorns are now in the hedgerows, so May should see some exiting top-of-the-water fishing with Hawthorn patterns followed by beetles.Fernworthy – as always, dark patterns fish the best here, although the cool weather has meant that most of the fish are still feeding sub surface (Montanas and Diawl Bachs catching well). As the weather warms, so surface sport will improve, with Beetles, Black Hoppers, and Bibios all expected to catch well.
Cheers and good luck
Richard

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Richard Jackson
Fly fishing instruction and guiding in the heart of Devon
www.devonflyfisher.com

Thank you for the rapid response Richard