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Rudyard Lake

Lake fishing  United Kingdom · 04:44 - 21:39

Rudyard Lake is a lake in United Kingdom. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Prime 90% The bite right now
Top bet: European Chub Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
21°
Best day
Tue
100%
19°
Wed
100%
18°
Thu
100%
16°
Fri
100%
21°
Sat
100%
21°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
16°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
1.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:59–05:59 Dusk 20:24–22:24

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:01–01:01 Major period 11:01–13:01 Minor period 20:06–21:36 Minor period 02:25–03:55

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

21:00
16°
22:00
14°
23:00
14°
00:00
13°
01:00
12°
02:00
12°
03:00
12°
04:00
11°
05:00
11°
06:00
12°
07:00
13°
08:00
14°

Likely catch now (3 species)

European Chub
Squalius cephalus
90%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Powan
Coregonus clupeoides
72%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
46%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 16 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Rudyard Lake is a lake in United Kingdom.

Popular catches here include European Chub, Powan and Northern Pike.

European Chub fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for european chub at dusk. Fish hard now.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Rudyard Lake is a reservoir in Rudyard, Staffordshire, located north-west of the town of Leek, Staffordshire. It was constructed in the late 18th century to feed the Caldon Canal. During the 19th century, it was a popular destination for daytrippers taking advantage of easy access using the newly constructed North Staffordshire Railway. The lake is still used for many water activities such as boating, canoeing, fishing and also for walks and recreational steam train trips.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Rudyard Lake?

Popular catches here include European Chub, Powan and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Rudyard Lake?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Rudyard Lake?

European Chub fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Rudyard Lake right now?

Right now European Chub is the most likely catch, at about 53%.