Gauge Levels

[greenalert]

Hi all

Can anyone explain how to interpret the gauge levels

i.e What does -2in mean & what is the optimum gauge level for say the Dee at Park?

Thanks as always in advance

[hardygem]

greenalert said:

Hi all

Can anyone explain how to interpret the gauge levels

i.e What does -2in mean & what is the optimum gauge level for say the Dee at Park?

Thanks as always in advance

The Levels are usually given above summer low (ie) the lowest point the water reaches throughout the dry summer period

[Sloggi]

Each staition will have a "summer level" which I guess varies from river to river. Anything above or below this marker point will be noted as seen on the fish scotland websites. -2" is 2" below summer level.

The optimum fishing height varies from pool to pool. A fast bit of river may fish well at two inches above summer level whereas just round the corner a slow, meandering canal-like stretch may fish best with two feet on the gauge.

The only answer is to get to know your pools and make a note of when they hold and/or produce fish and indeed if the lies in each pool hold fish at different heights

Simple (I wish!)

Park fishes pretty well at most heights, but I like the lower Dee to be around 8" above summer level.