A mile north of Great Easton straddling the border with neighbouring Rutland lies Eyebrook reservoir, Leicestershire's second largest sheet of water. Located within low rolling hills, the water area extends over 400 acres and is a noted haven for wildlife. Nearly 200 species of birds have been seen and as a recognition of its importance, the site has been scheduled as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The reservoir was built by Stewards and Lloyds (now part of the Tubes Division of British Steel plc) to supply the water requirements of Corby steelworks. Work on the dam started in 1937 and was completed in 1940. The first supply of water to the works was made in the last week of that year. 
Trout FisheryThe fishing potential of the reservoir was recognised from the start and as soon as the dam was finished the reservoir was stocked with brown trout. 15,000 3"/5" fingerlings and 50,000 fry were put into the water. Not surprisingly war time difficulties and restrictions hampered initial development. Even so, by 1942 a few intrepid anglers bicycled to the site when 21 rods caught 25 fish averaging 2lb. The largest was 4.5lb. An ongoing restocking policy was adopted from the beginning and Eyebrook is now recognised as a major fishing centre. In 1992, 24,808 fish were caught.
A private road, for fisherman only, leads from the Great Easton to Caldecott road straight to the fishing lodge which is adjacent to the dam. The necessary fishing permits are obtainable from the lodge on the day required. A leaflet giving full details of the fishing is available from the Corby and District Water Co., Geddington Road, Corby, Northants, Tel: (01536) 404298 or from the fishing lodge during the fishing season (01536) 770264.
