POWDERMILL RESERVOIR  -  THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WATER IN THE SOUTH EAST

Powdermill Reservoir is located near Sedlescombe on the borders of East Sussex and Kent and was constructed to provide water to the Hastings area. On completion of Powdermill reservoir in 1932, Hastings Fly Fishers Club was formed by a small group of like minded local anglers who have leased the fishing rights ever since.

The 56 acre reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout of exceptional quality which have a reputation for being hard fighting and well proportioned fish. These rainbows are obtained from our key partner Bibury Trout Farm in the Cotswolds. It is one of the oldest and most reputable farms having been founded in 1902 Although there are sources nearer to us, we consider that this farm produces the best stocks available in the UK. There is also a good head of resident brown trout which should always be returned when caught.

Although the membership of the club is growing, it is very active club and growing in popularity all the time. New members are always very welcome, as are visiting day-ticket anglers who will find that club members are always happy to give them time and pass on current information concerning where to fish, tactics and flies to use.

Powdermill reservoir also has a reputation for exceptionally good Mayfly hatches from the end of April to early June and the reservoir gets very busy when news of the hatch arrives.

Although some anglers prefer to bank fish, the boats are extremely popular.
A wheelchair accessible boat is also available.

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