This large reservoir straddles the border between Leicestershire and Rutland lying seven miles by road to the Southwest of Glaston on the A6003 from Uppingham to Corby. The reservoir was formed by the damming of the Eye Brook. It was built between 1937 and 1940 by Stewarts & Lloyds to supply water to their Corby steel works, now part of Tata Steel, formerly Corus.
Access is limited but good views of the northern end are available from the road. It is a good bird watching area and has produced a number of rare species. The reservoir has a famous history as it was the test area for the revolutionary ‘bouncing bomb’ used in the Dambuster raids during World Word II. It was built between 1937 and 1940 by damming the Eye Brook and the site now covers around 200 hectares (150ha of open water).
Most of the common wildfowl species can be seen here plus a few more unusual species. The northern, inflow end is shallow and at low water levels areas of mud are exposed that attract numerous waders, including Dunlin and Golden Plover. In winter, rare grebes, smew, and winter swans. Visiting ospreys in summer.
There is no public access to the reservoir, which is reserved for a trout fishery, but it can be viewed from a public footpath which runs along part of the eastern side.
Eyebrook Reservoir is a popular trout fishing venue. The reservoir is regularly stocked with triploid rainbow trout and is home to a native brown trout population. Fly fishing for pike also takes place at the reservoir.
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