Fisheries on fire

Take a newcomer or youngster to one of these waters during the school holidays and you’ll get their angling career off to a brilliant bite-filled start!

Lots of bites and a few surprises into the bargain for those who ring the changes

Nets to over 100lb are commonplace at the stunning Foulridge Reservoir

As their name implies, writes Fin Wilson, the Sweethope Loughs in Northumberland fill trout-fishers with anticipation

Feeling fit? Follow our beginner’s guide to wild sport in the uplands

Incredible as it may seem, summer is almost over. So, get out there and make the most of the fine weather while you still can…