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Three annual angling matches with a peaceful, undisturbed lake.
We hold three matches each year, our Course Match in September, the Winter Predator Match in November/December, and the VE Day Match in May. During each match, no other boating activities take place, giving anglers a quiet, undisturbed lake and the best chance of consistent fishing.
VE Day Match
Our spring match offers varied coarse fishing as the water warms and fish become more active ahead of spawning.
What to expect:
Bream, roach, skimmers, perch, and the chance of early-season tench.
Fish often move into shallower areas as temperatures rise.
Seasonal notes:
Roach and perch spawn April–May.
Bream and tench tend to spawn late May into early July.
This timing means you’ll often see classic pre-spawn feeding behaviour and good weights.
summer cup match
Our late-summer Course Match is a great all-round event with plenty of feeding activity as fish settle after the spawning season.
What to expect:
Mixed species: bream, roach, skimmers, perch, and occasional tench.
Fish are normally spread across the lake, with bream shoals often in deeper water.
Stable September conditions usually make for steady bites throughout the day.
Seasonal notes:
Most coarse species finish spawning by late June, so by September they are fully recovered and lively.
Cooler mornings and warmer afternoons can shift feeding depth — stay adaptable.
winter predator match
As temperatures drop, the predator fishing comes into its own. Clearer water and tight baitfish shoals make this a rewarding event for lure and deadbait anglers.
Target species:
Pike (most common catch)
Perch
Zander (less common but possible)
What to expect:
Pike feed hard in colder water and respond well to both static and mobile approaches.
Perch shoals group tightly around structure, ledges and the deeper margins.
Seasonal notes:
Pike spawn early (Feb–March), so they are in peak condition by winter.
Perch typically spawn in April–May, making winter fish well-conditioned and active.
match results and Honours
Check out the match results, learn about the trophies you can compete for, and look back through our honours list of previous champions.
Whether you’re fishing for pleasure, after new challenges, or simply want to enjoy peaceful time by the water, joining the angling section is the best way to make the most of Stewartby’s unique lake.
