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Sharpley Springs Fly Fishery

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Sharpley Springs Fly, 6 lake complex + kids worm lake. Situated just off A19 near Seaton Seaham B1404 travel West SR7 0NP. Longer days due to light. Tight lines

Fishing from 7.30 to 25 min after Dusk. Pay at Golf Lodge.? Follow us on Instagram Sharpley Springs Fly Fishery are a 6 lake, fly only complex with an additional worm lake for the kids. It is situated just off the A19 and West of Seaton Village SR7 0NP . Sharpley is open 365 days of the year. It is very well stocked with triploid rainbows, blues, Brown Trout. Plenty of big dou

bles (the fishery record is 23.6 pounds)
Open Dawn until 25 min after Dusk! It is naturally spring-fed and with healthy aquatic weed growth that ensures a good invertebrate population and consequently excellent hatches of naturals. Midges are always on the menu-right through the winter-and superb sport can be had with nothing more than a floating line, longish leader and a buzzer pattern (black presently though olives predominate through the summer months). The larval bloodworms can provide the mainstay through the cold days of winter with pinky
and other leggy patterns popular, either slowly figure-of-eighted or suspended a couple of feet below an indicator. The large Cinnamon sedges were present until mid-November but even now a bushy dry sedge pattern can provide exciting sport, especially if twitched downwind in the larger Doxford Lake. The dry fly angler can ply his trade on any day though and small foam-head emerges in hare's ear or black can be devastatingly effective, as can more traditional dries such as spiders and the Griffith's gnat when the tiny adult midge are skittering about post hatch. These can work on any calm day, as can
tiny f flies in sizes down to 28-proper challenging angling. There is a warm, centrally heated lodge house, with complimentary Tea and Coffee and a Microwave and fridge that can be used. This coupled with excellent disabled access makes Sharpley Waters one of the top North-east venues for year-round trouting

Its tuition is excellent and can easily be arranged by contacting the fishery or instructor Ross Middleton and Terry Wood detail in Fishing Lodge. Look forward to seeing you on the Lakes soon.

01/06/2026

Sharpley Springs Fishing Report

Morning and evening rises have been excellent, with anglers fishing these periods enjoying some superb sport. Shipman’s Buzzers and Top Hat Emergers proved particularly effective during the most active surface feeding spells.

Although the warmer daytime conditions produced only intermittent hatches and less surface activity, trout continued to feed well on subsurface presentations. Buzzers fished beneath the surface accounted for plenty of fish, while dark nymphs such as the ever-reliable Diawl Bach once again proved their worth.

A few late Hawthorn flies are still about, alongside the Alder flies that have featured throughout the month.

The recent warm weather has also encouraged Damsel flies to emerge and pair up. They should now remain a key feature until September, making a Damsel Nymph an essential pattern whenever midge activity is limited.

Swarms of tiny black gnats attracted plenty of attention from cruising trout, and these could be successfully imitated with a small Griffiths Gnat. Detached foam Daddies also tempted some reluctant fish to the surface, which is hardly surprising as they provide a reasonable imitation of an adult female Damsel fly.

For those fishing into the evening, don’t overlook the effectiveness of an Elk Hair Caddis when the sedges begin to appear.

Recommended Fly Box

* Wicked White
* Olive/Brown Buzzer
* Rust Shipman’s Buzzer
* Top Hat Emerger
* Griffiths Gnat
* Olive Shuttlecock Buzzer
* Olive Nymph
* Diawl Bach
* Damsel Nymph
* Detached Daddy
* Elk Hair Caddis
* Blobs and FABs

Tight lines, and we look forward to seeing you on the bank at Sharpley Springs.

19/05/2026

Sharpley Springs
Fishing Report

Despite the changeable weather and some unseasonably cold spells, there were still good midge hatches, with a variety of species making the most of conditions to mate.

Black, olive and brown patterns all fished well at different times, with pupal patterns and emergers proving particularly effective.

High-riding adult patterns also had their moments. Olive and yellow F-Flies worked well, often imitating either wing-drying adult midges or lake/pond olive duns. These naturals aren’t put off by cool and breezy weather.

Daddies and hoppers are also bringing trout to the surface when there isn’t an active hatch. Evening sessions should begin to see increasing sedge activity as temperatures rise.

If the forecasted warmer weather arrives, anglers fishing in the middle of the day may find the best action shifts towards earlier mornings and evenings.

Recommended Fly Box:
• Black / Olive / Brown Buzzers
• Diawl Bach
• PTN
• Foam Beetle
• Hare’s Ear Shuttlecock
• Damsel
• Daddies / Hoppers
• Black Spider
• CDC Emergers
• Yellow Owl
• Green F-Fly
• Olive Nymph / Shuttlecock
• Olive Zonker
• Orange Blob

11/05/2026

🎣 Fishing Report – Fantastic Surface Sport! 🎣

There’s plenty of surface activity at the moment, especially during overcast conditions when the fish are really looking up. That said, if black gnats or hawthorn flies are on the water, trout are more than happy to break the usual pattern and provide some truly exciting sport even in bright sunshine.

Early starters and anglers fishing into the evening are continuing to enjoy excellent midge hatches, while afternoons have seen steady trickles of upright olives coming off — particularly during the recent blustery easterly winds. We’ve also seen good numbers of both pond and lake olives, with pond olives expected to become more dominant over the coming weeks. When fish become selective, a small Hare’s Ear nymph can often save the day.

Daddy longlegs are now making a strong appearance too and should continue to fish well throughout the rest of the season, giving anglers another excellent option.

🎣 Recommended Fly Patterns 🎣

* Black / Olive / Brown Buzzers
* Yellow & Black Top Hat
* CDC Emergers
* Diawl Bach Nymph
* Olive Nymph
* Black Gnat
* Hawthorn
* Black Beetle
* Black & Peacock Spider
* Lake & Pond Olive Dun
* Green F-Fly
* GRHE Nymph
* Daddy Longlegs
* Damsel
* Squirmy
* Tequila Blob

Good luck to everyone fishing this week — plenty of signs that the lake is fishing exceptionally well! 🌊🐟

01/05/2026

Sharpley Fishing Report

Cool easterly winds have kept sport steady this week, with midge life buzzing throughout the day—especially in those golden early mornings and late evenings.

Trout have been locked onto midge feeders, eagerly taking pupal patterns, emergers, and even the odd adult. But things are starting to shift… 🌱
With spring properly stirring, their menu is expanding fast.

🌼 Blooming r**e fields are dropping tiny black beetles onto the water—well worth a cast!
☀️ Sunday’s warmth brought the first black gnats of the season, dancing in the air in search of a mate.

👉 Translation: it’s time to dust off those knotted midges and gnat imitations.
And keep an eye out—the Hawthorn hatch isn’t far off, likely followed by Alders if temperatures hold.

For those fishing sub-surface, bigger catches came to anglers pulling a mix of lures—proof that variety still pays.

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🎯 What’s Working – Fly Box Must-Haves:
• Green / Black / Brown Buzzers
• Diawl Bach
• Shipman’s Buzzer
• Palomino Midge
• Black Foam Beetle
• Black Klinkhamer
• Black Gnat
• Damsel Nymph
• CDC Emergers
• Snakes
• Blobs / FABs

26/04/2026

Sharpley Springs Fly Fishery

Midge activity has been strong early doors and, with the softer light, it’s lasting right through the morning. Black, brown, and olive patterns are all producing—especially in pupal imitations and emergers.

Diawl Bach nymphs have been standout performers, fished either free-lined or treated with a little flotant to sit high. Weighted versions have also had their moments when a touch more depth is needed, particularly when the sun breaks through.

Over on Albert and Alice, the brownies have been taking flies fished flat in the film—CDC patterns tied humpy-style doing especially well.

Olive nymphs are still tempting plenty of fish, and with the r**e fields starting to blossom, expect more terrestrial beetles to come into play soon.

🎣 Fly box essentials:
• Wicked White
• Olive Nymph
• Brown / Yellow Top Hat
• Palomino Midge
• CDC IOBO
• Diawl Bach
• Damsel Nymph
• Black Spider
• Yellow Dancer
• Foam Beetle
• Apps
• Snakes
• Blobs

Tight lines all!

05/04/2026

Sharpley Springs Latest
🎣 Fishing Report
Buzzer hatches are still strong early on, easing into a steady trickle through the day, with some good-sized shucks about. Black, brown and olive patterns have all worked well.

Midweek warmth saw fish rising freely, especially on Albert and Alice lakes, with the western pegs producing well. Dry fly anglers enjoyed great sport using black or green emergers, particularly those tied with peacock or olive herl.

Fish were a little quieter ahead of Saturday’s storm, but small buzzers fished static still picked up takes. Bright, breezy conditions on Sunday meant staying sharp was key.

🌤️ Warmer weather forecast midweek – great conditions ahead!

Top flies:
Olive Buzzer • Diawl Bach • Black Emerger • Peacock IOBO • Damsel • Cat’s Whisker • Blob/FAB

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04/03/2026

Fishing is really picking up at Sharpley Springs right now, with buzzer hatches bringing fish to the surface and anglers enjoying some excellent sport. #

10/02/2026

🎣 Fishing Report – A Tale of Two Weeks! 🎣

Persistent easterly winds made for some pretty challenging conditions earlier in the week 🌬️💨 — strong winds and stubborn high pressure to the east meant things felt slow and uncomfortable at times.

🌤️ But… the weekend turned it around!
A welcome lift in temperature on Saturday and Sunday brought much better sport, with small black midge hatches and fish beginning to rise, particularly later in the afternoon.

🪰 What worked well:
• Black pupal patterns fished less than 2ft down
• Small indicators, allowed to swing very slowly on a wind-bowed floating line, with a buzzer beneath
• Best action came close to the windward shore, where the water was slightly warmer
• A straight line into the wind with a steady retrieve (just fast enough to keep contact) also produced fish

🐟 Hot spots:
Plenty of feeding fish were seen in the lee of Doxford’s Island, and a midge tip would have worked well there too.

🎯 Elsewhere on the lake, anglers saw good interest in a variety of lures and cheese blobs.

🧰 Fly Box Favourites:
✔️ Black buzzer (white or orange cheeks)
✔️ Pinky bloodworm
✔️ Red Apps
✔️ Black F-Fly
✔️ Damsel nymph
✔️ Yellow Dancer
✔️ Black Snake
✔️ Green/Black Mini Nomad
✔️ Orange Shammy
✔️ Cheese Blob

All in all, a tricky start — but a much more encouraging weekend with signs of improving sport as temperatures rise 👍🎣
fishing # Houghton-le -sp

13/01/2026

Sharpley Fishery is Thawing so pegs available Look forward to seeing you .

04/01/2026

Apologies All
The Fishing Lakes are closed today due too.
Slippery road conditions .

Address

Sharpley Springs Fly Fishing
Seaham
SR70NP

Opening Hours

Monday	5:40am - 10pm
Tuesday	5:40am - 10pm
Wednesday	5:40am - 10pm
Thursday	5:40am - 10pm
Friday	5:40am - 10pm
Saturday	5:40am - 10pm
Sunday	5:40am - 10pm

Website

http://www.sharpleysprings.co.uk/

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