Blackmoorfoot Reservoir in Kirklees: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  England holds Blackmoorfoot Reservoir, in Kirklees. Around the bank it is mixed woodland. With some 99 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Around 1.4 miles of margin, front to back. It is high ground by England standards. 0.2 miles away sits Blackmoorfoot, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Huddersfield, 3.7 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Blackmoorfoot Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Records held for Kirklees cover brown trout, European grayling and bream. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Blackmoorfoot Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 15°C, while February sits near 3°C. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Blackmoorfoot Reservoir runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Deer Hill Reservoir is 1.9 miles off. Rules at Blackmoorfoot Reservoir are worth checking on the day.