Kirkby Stephen & District Angling Association

Kirkby Stephen & District Angling Association
5lb 2oz wild brown trout from KSDAA waters 2009. Captor: Callum Highet

Monday, May 24, 2010

NO CHANGE

There is no change in the river conditions and the weather is dry, warm with some hazy sunshine.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

HOT AGAIN

The temp was in the mid to high 20s yesterday and looks like being the same today.

As you have probably guessed, the river is still low.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

HOT AND SUNNY

There has still been no rain so the river is still low.

Looks like the weather is going to be hot and dry today.

Friday, May 21, 2010

GUESS WHAT ?

As you may have guessed nothing has changed except the fact that it is going to be warmer.

Bright, warm, low.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

SAME AGAIN

Patchy light rain this morning and the Eden is still low.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

RAINING

A bit of rain has fallen overnight but it isn't much and won't affect the river level.

The weather is overcast and dry at the moment.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

NO CHANGE

As you would expect the river conditions are still low and the temp is cool with clear skies.

Monday, May 17, 2010

OVERCAST

The Eden is still running low and the weather is overcast and dry.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

CLOUDY

It's cloudy and overcast with occasional showers and the Eden is still running low.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

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LOW WATER

The weather is bright, sunny and cool and the river is still running low.

Friday, May 14, 2010

OVERCAST

Its overcast and raining at the min and the river is still running low but fishing well if your fishing stealthily.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

AND AGAIN

Sunny , low, cold, Yah da yah da yah da !

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

SAME AGAIN

Bright, sunny and cool and the Eden is still low but fishing well.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

NO CHANGE

Sunny and cool start this morning and the river conditions are still low.

Monday, May 10, 2010

ITS RAINING !!

There has been some much needed rain in the last 24hrs and it is still raining now but it has not affected the river level yet and is unlikely to do so unless we get a lot more.

Sunday, May 09, 2010

BRIGHT AND COOL

Still got a cool wind coming in from the north east and the river is still low.

Saturday, May 08, 2010

ANOTHER COOL AND BREEZY DAY

No change on recent conditions - the river's showing its bones, the wind's in the North and it's pretty cool.

However, while it's not going to be easy, it's not impossible. If you're in the right place when the flies are coming off stealth tactics will produce results.

Friday, May 07, 2010

OVERCAST WITH SHOWERS

Today is overcast and there have been a few light showers which have freshened up the river but they have not changed the level at the moment.

Thursday, May 06, 2010

WET START

Its raining quite steadily at the moment but it has not affected the river level and unless we get a lot more I wouldn't expect it to move the level. Bring on more rain !

Wednesday, May 05, 2010

SAME AGAIN

The river conditions are still low and the weather is dry and overcast with some showers forecast.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

SUNNY SPELLS

The Eden is still running at a lower level and the weather is quite nice, cool but sunny spells.

Monday, May 03, 2010

OVERCAST

The river is still running low and the weather is cool and overcast.

Sunday, May 02, 2010

NOTHING HAS CHANGED

If you have read what I have written for the last 3 weeks you will know the weather and conditions.

Low water, sunny etc.

It did rain yesterday but it didn't touch the river level.

Saturday, May 01, 2010

NO CHANGE

Still no rain so the river is still low but fishable and the weather is dry and overcast with sunny spells.

Friday, April 30, 2010

SAME AGAIN AND AGAIN

The river is still running low and the skies are cloudy and its a bit cooler than of late.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

OVERCAST

It is another warm, overcast morning. The river is still running low.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

OVERCAST

Its grey this morning and quite warm, could be a good day for a shot at them.

The river is still running lower than normal.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

NO CHANGE

Its bright and warm and the river is still running below its 'normal' level.

Monday, April 26, 2010

STILL THE SAME

There was a bit of rain yesterday but it made no difference to the river level and the weather is overcast with sunny spells.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

NO CHANGE

Its a warmer, breezy morning with sunny spells and some rain on the way, apparently.

The river is still lower than the norm but fishing very well.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

BRIGHT AND SUNNY

Another great day in store, not the best day for fishing but good for chilling by the river.

The Eden is still running lower than the norm and gin clear.

Friday, April 23, 2010

GOOD AGAIN

The weather is cool and overcast and the river is still running well.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

COLD MORNING

The river conditions are unchanged and the sky is clear and its quite cold.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

ALL GOOD

Its a cool sunny start and the river is still running clear and slightly low for the time of year.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

COOL START

There has been a small amount of rain overnight but it has not changed river levels. The weather is cool and breezy with sunny spells.

Monday, April 19, 2010

GOOD AGAIN

The river conditions are still good, bit low for this time of year but fishing well.
The weather is overcast and dry.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

GOOD AGAIN

Its a overcast, dry and warm start to the day and the Eden is still running fine.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

BRIGHT AND COOL

The river conditions are still good and the weather is sunny and cool this morning.

Friday, April 16, 2010

STILL OVERCAST

The Eden is still in good condition, the weather is overcast, dry and cool.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

GOOD AGAIN

The Eden is still fine and fishing very well ( have a look at the catch returns) and the weather is cool and overcast.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

GOOD CONDITIONS

The river conditions are still good and the weather is dry,overcast and slightly warmer than yesterday.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

STILL NICE

The river conditions are still good and the weather is dry, clear and cool this morning.

Monday, April 12, 2010

NO CHANGE

Its a dry and bright morning and the river is still running at a normal level.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

GOOD AGAIN

The river conditions still good and the weather is dry and overcast at the moment.

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Saturday, April 10, 2010

GOOD AGAIN

Looks like its going to be a very nice day and the river is spot on.

Friday, April 09, 2010

NICE START

Its an overcast, slightly misty morning and looks like it could be a nice day.

The river is still running at a normal height.

Thursday, April 08, 2010

GOOD CONDITIONS

Its a clear, cool start to the day and the river is running at a good fishable height.

Wednesday, April 07, 2010

STILL DROPPING

The Eden is fishable in areas but there has been more overnight rain to top it up.

The weather is dry and overcast.

Tuesday, April 06, 2010

STILL DROPPING

All the rain brought the river up quite a way yesterday and its still dropping now.
It will be fishable in areas and will be best upstream of KS.

The weather is windy and dry at the moment but looks like rain.

Monday, April 05, 2010

WET AND WINDY

The river conditions are still good but the weather is horrible.
It's raining persistently and quite breezy and I would expect all this rain to bring the river level up later today.

Sunday, April 04, 2010

GOOD AGAIN

Its a dry overcast morning and it feels a bit warmer than of late.

The river conditions are near perfect.

Saturday, April 03, 2010

WET MORNING

The Eden is still in a good fishing condition and the weather is wet and misty at the moment.

If you are coming fishing today please remember will be a lot more traffic on the roads around KS and Brough because the classic vehicle rally is on sat and sun. Allow more time.

Friday, April 02, 2010

ALL GOOD

The river has dropped and cleared, plus the weather is dry,frosty and cold.

Good friday, good weather, good conditions.

Thursday, April 01, 2010

DROPPING AGAIN

The Eden is dropping but the conditions will be difficult with a fly the further downstream you are. It depends how keen you are.

The weather is cold and breezy with snow on all the higher fells around KS.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

NO GOOD

The Eden is running up and coloured. It is dropping but won't drop enough for a session with fly.

The weather is cold with rain at times.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

NOT IDEAL

The river is dropping but it will be difficult to fish with a fly.

The weather is wet, breezy and cold.

Monday, March 29, 2010

COLD START

The river conditions are good again and its a cold , frosty start.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

GOOD AGAIN

The river has dropped to a good level and the weather is dry, overcast and a bit breezy.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

DROPPING

The Eden is slowly dropping but it still 4-6" up on its usual level and beer coloured at KS. I would expect it to be higher downstream. It will be fishable in places though.

The weather is dry and sunny.

Friday, March 26, 2010

NO GOOD

Horrible wet and windy day. You will have to go to work !!

Plus the river is up and coloured and still rising.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

UP AND DOWN

There has been even more rain overnight but the Eden is running ok with a slight beer colour to it. But it may be slightly higher downstream of KS and the level may change either way as the day progresses.
The weather at the min overcast with spits and spots.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

DIFFICULT CONDITIONS

There has been a fair bit of rain in the last day 12hrs and now the river is up slightly and it could rise more yet.

The weather is wet and windy.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

COLD START

The Eden rose a few inches yesterday afternoon but is dropping again now and is fishable again.

The weather is cool and dry at the min.

Monday, March 22, 2010

GOOD CONDITIONS

The Eden is still running well but there has been a fair bit of rain overnight so the river level may increase as the day progresses.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

DROPPED AWAY

As predicted the Eden rose a few inches yesterday but it has dropped again and is now fishable.

It has been a clear night so its a bit cool at the min but looks like it may be a nice day.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

WET MORNING

It's not a nice start to the day. It's raining now and it looks like a fair bit has fallen overnight.
But the river is still running clear and at a nice height, just be aware this could change as the day develops.

Friday, March 19, 2010

OVERCAST AND BREEZY

There has been some rain overnight and it has brought the river level up slightly but it is still fishable.
The weather is dry and overcast at the min but with a stiff breeze at times.

Don't forget the AGM tonight at the Kings Arms K S.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

GOOD AGAIN

Sorry it's late but you probably sussed out that there has been no rain so it's still good.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

GOOD AGAIN

Its raining this morning but the river conditions are still good and it feels much warmer than yesterday.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

COLD START

Frosty start this morning but looks like its going to be a very nice day.

The Eden is still running at a normal height.

Monday, March 15, 2010

NEW SEASON

The Eden is running at a good height with a bit of snow melt coming down, so there is some colour in the water at K S.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

NEARLY THERE

Throwing a sickie tomorrow ??

Friday, February 19, 2010

AGM

Our AGM will be held on Friday 19th March 8pm at the King's Arms, Kirkby Stephen

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

END OF SEASON

The last day of the season looks like it will another overcast day, very little breeze, with the odd spot of rain. The river remains at a decent height.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

OVERCAST & DRY

The river remains at a good height and the weather is overcast and dry with very little breeze.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

BRIGHT AND SUNNY

Looks like it's going to be a very nice day, not ideal for fishing but only a few days left of the season so make the most of it.

Get going !!

Friday, September 25, 2009

OVERCAST

Gloomy, cloudy skies but the river conditions are still good.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

NO CHANGE

River levels are still low and the weather is dry and overcast.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

DRY AND OVERCAST

The river is still running at a lower level and the weather is dry.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

WET AND WINDY

It's raining at the moment and it is also quite windy, but this rain has not affected the river level, which is still quite low.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

BRIGHT AND SUNNY

The river conditions are good and the weather is dry and sunny.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

GOOD CONDITIONS

Quite easy to do this at the moment, same everyday.

Still overcast and river lower than norm but good.

Not long left, go go go !!

Friday, September 18, 2009

OVERCAST AND DRY

The river is still at a reasonable level and the weather is good.

Not much more to say.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

THE SAME

The weather is overcast and dry and the river conditions are still good.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

ALL GOOD

The river is still running slightly lower than normal and the weather is breezier than yesterday with a bit of light drizzle.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

NO CHANGE

The weather is dry and overcast and the river is at a reasonable level.

Monday, September 14, 2009

STILL GOOD

No change from yesterday, river conditions are still good and the weather is dry and overcast.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

GOOD BUT LOWER

As you would expect the river level is dropping because it hasn't rained for a week or so thank god, but still a good level.

The weather is overcast and dry.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

AND AGAIN!

Another sunny warm day, river still at a good level.

Friday, September 11, 2009

COLD AND CLEAR

Another cool start this morning with clear skies all around and the Eden is still running at a nice height.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

SAME AGAIN

Today looks set to be as good as yesterday, a chilly start but another promise of sunshine and the river is running well.

Wednesday, September 09, 2009

A BRIGHT START

The river has a bit more water in it today following yesterdays rain, so is at a better height. The weather is off to a good, sunny start.

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

OVERCAST AND WARM

The river is still looking good and the weather is overcast and breezey, yet feels quite warm

Monday, September 07, 2009

GOOD CONDITIONS

The river is looking really good this morning, as is the weather.

Sunday, September 06, 2009

GOOD CONDITIONS

The Eden is running at a good height and the weather is dry and overcast.

Friday, September 04, 2009

DROPPING OFF

The water level is now dropping and the Eden will be fishable in areas upstream of the main tributaries.

The weather is DRY and overcast at the moment.

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

STILL HIGH

The Eden has still not dropped down to a normal level and is currently up and coloured.

The weather is wet and breezy.

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

NO GOOD

Lots or rain yesterday brought the river back up last night and it is still high and coloured.

You will have to go to work !!