Not only can you benefit from the idyllic tranquil surroundings at the Eyebrook, but the reservoir also has a wide array of wildlife to be observed during your fishing. Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1956, the reservoir is managed within Natural England guidelines for the benefit of all wildlife. This is particularly important for its overwintering wildfowl including numbers of Widgeon, Pochard, Teal and Smew.

More recently a great northern diver caused a stir within the bird watching fraternity at the reservoir, the last diver being recorded some 25 years ago. Even more recently there have been regular sightings of several otters busy with their everyday activities, including fishing.

We have a close association with Rutland Natural History Society (RNHS) and the Leicestershire & Rutland Ornithological Society (LROS). Membership with either of these societies allows access to enter the private grounds of the reservoir. Both societies undertake invaluable work around the reservoir, monitoring Flora and Fauna and general wildlife. Volunteers such as the Eyebrook Reservoir Ringing Group are making great efforts towards re-establishing breeding colonies of birdlife such as Tree-sparrows, with the erection of 100 plus bird boxes throughout the site. A local moth trapping group has also been using the reservoir grounds for a number of years and is gradually building up some interesting findings on species of moths with wonderful names such as Bordered Beauty, Scalloped Hazel and Riband Wave.

The reservoir also plays host to a master fisherman, the Osprey, which is watched by both birdwatchers and anglers alike and is often sighted on a daily basis during the season, as too are Red Kite in ever increasing numbers.

Eyebrook is now ranked as one of the countries most popular trout fisheries and with the ever increasing numbers of visiting anglers it is important that we are all aware of the fragile environment we undertake our leisure activities in and respect it accordingly.