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FI S H IN G GUIDE 2019
RUTLAND WATER
ATER
GRAFHAM W
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PITSFORD WA RAVENSTH
ALTON WATER MILL
TAVERHAM
EL L R E S ER VOIR
HOLLOW
WELCOME
ils:
Contact Deta
Rutland Water
Fishing Lodge, Edith Weston,
Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8HD
I AM DELIGHTED to introduce you to our 25th Tel: 01780 686441
edition of Hooked Magazine Email: fishing@anglianwater.co.uk
2018 season started with the beast from the Season: Friday 08 March 2019 to 31 January 2020
east only to be followed by the hottest Fishery records: Brown Trout – 14lb 12oz
summer on record making fishing Stephen Rose 1993
unpredictable and difficult at times but some Rainbow Trout – 17lb 61/4oz Tom Cooper 2013
great fishing was still had by our anglers.
Season permits are a great way to fish offering 11 Grafham Water
months of fishing at all four fisheries, seven days a week, with season Fishing Lodge, West Perry, Nr Huntingdon,
Cambridgeshire, PE28 OBX
catch limits and C&R. Check out this season’s prices on page 19. You can
Tel: 01480 810531
even spread the cost over a four staged payment giving you the option to
Email: fishing@anglianwater.co.uk
pay your 1st instalment and arrange the following 3 payments monthly or
Season: Friday 01 March 2019 to 31 January 2020
bi-monthly if you sign up by the 31st March 2019.
Fishery records: Brown trout (fly) – 17lb 2oz
Many anglers took advantage of the very mild weather around
Stephen Jacques 1994
Christmas and New Year to get a few extra hours of fishing in. Brown Trout (any method) – 19lb 12oz
Holiday packages have been enjoyed by even more anglers in 2018 Graham Nichol 1996
allowing you to mix and match your fishing at our four prestigious Rainbow Trout – 13lb 3oz Dave Barker 1992
fisheries all within 40mins drive of each other. Prices are based on two
anglers sharing a boat for three consecutive days with the opportunity to Pitsford Water
extend for that longer break (single man prices also available). Fishing Fishing Lodge, Brixworth Road, Holcot,
includes a daily 8 fish limit + C&R. Northamptonshire, NN6 9SJ
New for this year we are changing our Half Day Four fish permit to Tel: 01604 781350
now be available all day. This will give you the same four fish limit + C&R Email: fishing@anglianwater.co.uk
across the full day at a price of £25.00. Season: Saturday 23 Feb 2019 to 31 January 2020
One of the most enjoyable things for us is the friendly in house Fishery records: Brown Trout (fly) - 15lb 8oz
matches we hold across our waters. Many of these are ideal for beginners Bob Collins 2017
from evening boat leagues, over 50s, pairs, teams of 4, Fur & Feather to Brown Trout (any method) – 15lb 8oz
Shrimp Masters and much more. Alex Prouse 2005
If you are interested in learning to fly fish or going on one of our Rainbow Trout – 15lb 11oz Tim Sparks 2004
popular boat handling courses we now have even more days of tuition
across our waters. We have a team of instructors led by Peter Hartley who Ravensthorpe
organises these days with 95 day courses and 24 boat handling courses Fishing Lodge, Teeton Road, Ravensthorpe,
across our waters throughout 2019. Northamptonshire, NN6 8LS
Predator fishing is just as popular as ever with specimen Pike, Perch, Tel: 01604 770875
and Zander being caught. Don’t forget Season permits and Holiday Email: fishing@anglianwater.co.uk
Packages are available for Predator Fishing. Season: Friday 22 Feb 2019 to 31 December 2020
Taverham next to Norwich is our premier coarse fishery with Fishery records: Brown Trout – 10lb
accommodation, tackle shop, carp lakes and a stretch of the river Paul Love 1991
Wensum truly an anglers paradise managed by Harry Waye-Barker. Rainbow Trout – 16lb 131/2oz Reg Belham 2002
Alton Water near Ipswich maintains an option for those wishing to
coarse and predator fish near the east coast. Don’t forget the brand new Taverham Mill
campsite which has seen its first successful year of opening, offers a great Taverham Mill Fishery, Taverham Mill, Costessey
base so why not bring the family and make a weekend out of it. Road, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6TA
Please remember we are committed to protecting our fisheries so please Tel: 01603 861014
remember to Check Clean Dry to Stop the Spread of Non Native Species.
Hollowell Reservoir
We look forward to welcoming you throughout the year.
Fishing Lodge, Brixworth Road, Holcot,
Northants, NN6 9SJ
Tel: 01604 781350
Alton Water
Holbrook Road, Stutton, Ipswich,
Suffolk, IP9 2RY
Tel: 01473 328268
General Anglian Water fishing enquiries please
email: fishing@anglianwater.co.uk
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GRaFHam CaFéS!!
OPEN FROM 08:00 AM EvERY DAY
Start your day with an Anglers Full English
Breakfast £6.95
Includes 2 rashers of bacon, 2 sausages,
2 hash browns, baked beans, mushrooms,
fried egg, tomato and a cup of tea or coffee
Special discount rate for
an anglers breakfast
available for pre-booked
groups of 15 anglers or
more for only £5 per
person. If you have an
early start, chat
to us in the café and
we will accommodate
your day.
NEW for 2019!!!
All anglers can get a bacon sandwich with
a tea or filter coffee for £3. Just show your
valid permit at the café.
Got a Special Event?
We can also cater for that post match
meal, event or celebratory lunch, just ask
our staff for more details.
STOP THE SPREAD
We are committed to protecting the environment. To keep
our waters safe from invasive plants and animals we insist on
all anglers following the Check, Clean, Dry Initiative. Non-
native species can be spread in any water or material. If you
are visiting a water body there is a real risk that you could
spread harmful organisms unless you follow good
biosecurity practice.
Biosecurity means taking steps to make sure that good
hygiene practices are in place to reduce and minimise the
risk of spreading invasive non-native species. A good
biosecurity routine is essential, even if invasive non-native
species are not always apparent. This means you should:
CHECK your equipment and clothing for living plants and
FACEBOOK…..
animals. Pay particular attention to areas that are damp or
hard to inspect.
CLEAN and wash all
equipment, footwear and
clothes thoroughly. If you
do come across any plants
S TOP
THE SPREAD
For 2019 we are changing the way our social media
pages run and are going to bring you all the latest
fishing news from all the sites in one place.
or animals, leave them at Are you unknowingly spreadin
g invasive
species on your water sports
the water body where you equipment and clothing?
Invasive species can affect
fish and other wildlife, restrict We will be introducing our NEW ‘Anglian Water
and be costly to manage. You navigation, clog up propeller
found them. three simple steps when you
can help protect the water
leave the water.
sports you love by following
s
Fisheries Facebook Page’ to keep you up to date with
DRY all equipment and all the latest angling news across all of our waters.
clothing - some species
can live for many days in We will be bringing you exciting competitions and
moist conditions. Make promotions throughout the year so don’t miss out!!
sure you don’t transfer
water elsewhere. Full details of the switch over will posted on our
Thank you for helping current pages so keep tuned in to stay up-to-date.
to keep our fisheries
safe from invasive plants
and animals.
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BE PART OF SOMETHING…
Clubs are a great way to make friends, share news and pick INvICTA FLY FISHING CLUB
up hints, tips and tricks that have been learnt the hard way! www.invictaffc.org.uk
There are a number of friendly clubs based around our
fisheries, which offer informal tuition and advice along with We are a thriving club fishing all Anglian Water reservoirs and
winter programmes, social events and friendly competitions. beyond. Friendly and welcoming, we actively encourage new
These clubs play a big part in supporting our evening boat members from all levels of the sport.
leagues, charity matches and much more. Some even offer
free membership for one year to anglers who have attended Our broad range of activities, apart from regular fishing
an Anglian Water Beginners course. trips, include winter meetings with forums, quizzes,
advice, fly tying and casting instruction. We are a very
Find your local club below and get involved now! successful competition club winning many local and
national competitions.
RUTLAND WATER FLY FISHERS
www.facebook.com/rutlandwaterflyfishers See our busy and active website for membership details:
www.invictaffc.org.uk
Open Weekend Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th August 2019
MID NORTHANTS TROUT FISHERS' ASSOCIATION
Come and have a go at casting and fly tying and take the www.mntfa.co.uk
opportunity to partner a local expert in a boat and catch a
trout or two. We pride ourselves on being a friendly club and offer a warm
welcome to new members.
10:00 till 16:00 @ Rutland Water Fishing Lodge,
Normanton, LE15 8HD From club evenings with speakers, fly tying demonstrations
to an annual programme of competitions we have something
for everyone.
GRAFHAM WATER TROUT FISHING ASSOCIATION
www.gwffa-grafham.co.uk Open sessions for beginners are held at Pitsford Water
Fishing Lodge where fully trained instructors are on hand to
Open Weekend Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th August 2019 offer advice on fly casting, fly tying and watercraft. Or just
Come and have a go at casting and fly tying and take the pop in for a chat and a coffee, non-members are welcome.
opportunity to partner a local expert in a boat and catch a For further details on dates and times, visit our website.
trout or two.
ENGLISH DISABLED FLY FISHERS
10:00 till 16:00 @ Grafham Water Fishing Lodge, PE28 0BX www.englishdisabledflyfishers.org.uk
LEICESTERSHIRE FLY FISHING ASSOCIATION
www.facebook.com/leicestershireflyfishingassociation
CATCH & RELEASE
WHat YoU NEED to KNoW
Catch and release is now a very popular option amongst fly anglers. Here are a few
guidelines to ensure the welfare of the fish and the sustainability of catch & release.
Use barbless hooks Catch and release from a boat
Barbless hooks/debarbed must be used at all AW fisheries. The best way to release a fish from a boat is to ensure it does
Release is much easier, more humane and reduces stress on not leave the water. Once the fish is in the landing net keep the
the fish. If you are de-barbing your own hooks make sure you net in the water and make sure the fish doesn’t bang against
squash the barb sufficiently flat with a pair of forceps or flat- the side of the boat. Taking care not to overbalance, release the
nose pliers. hook using forceps or a catch and release tool. Once it has
sufficiently recovered and you are confident it will swim away
Play it quickly strongly gently turn the net and allow the fish to swim away.
Catch and release is no place for light leaders, if they are
required then you should be asking yourself if you should be Releasing
catching and releasing. By playing a trout to the net as quickly Good catch and release practice means taking
as possible it will conserve energy, recover quickly and be your time. If the fish looks like its struggling, cradle the fish in
released healthier. the water, hold it by the tail and gently move it back and forth
until you can feel it gain strength. This may take a few minutes
Handling in some circumstances so be patient.
When fishing from the bank and can easily wade or reach
down, you shouldn't need to remove the fish from the water. Photographs
Retaining the fish in your landing net allows you to remove the If you want a picture of the fish then carefully lift it from the
hook and rest the fish – ensuring it is recovered and ready to water for just seconds at a time and never more than a couple
swim away safely. The less the fish is handled the healthier it of feet from the water’s surface. Ensure the weight of the fish is
will be when released. We all know trout fight hard so give supported by both hands and be prepared, have the camera
them the time to recover they deserve. Under no ready to go before lifting the fish from the water.
circumstances should a fish be allowed to ‘flap’ about on the
bank or in the boat.
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ACKLE SH OP
T G HOURS 2019
OPENIN
Rutland (01780 686441) & Grafham (01480 810531)
March – September 08:00 – 17:00
October 08:00 – 16:00
November 08:00 – 14:00
December & January 08:00 – 13:00
*February 09:00 – 13:00
* Rutland & Grafham Tackle Shops closed Monday and Tuesday during February 2020
Pitsford (01604 781350)
March – September 08:00 – 17:00
October
November
08:00 – 16:00
08:00 – 14:00 NEWS FROM
THE FISHING
December & January 08:00 – 09:00
February 09:00 – 13:00
Taverham (01603 861014)
Tickets available from the Visitor Centre/Tackle Shop:
LODGES
March - October (7 days a week): 09.30 – 17.00 So what’s new for 2019? This season we
November - February Monday & Tuesday: Closed are making Rutland Water Fishing Lodge a
number one destination for Hardy. We
Wednesday: 12.00 – 16.00 now stock a wide range of Hardy trout
Thursday – Sunday: 09.30 – 16.00 rods and reels to cover all budgets and
* Please note that the site is always open and tickets can be obtained from the permit box when the visitor centre is closed. weights, from river rods, glass rods, entry
level Hardy rods right up to the new stylish
Alton visitor Centre (01473 328268) & Sailing Centre (01473 328408) HBX rod, so come in and have a cast. You
Tickets available from the Visitors Centre/Café or Sailing Centre 7 days a week will be blown away by their quality and
performance. The Hardy Wraith is a firm
April – October (7 days a week): 09:30 – 16.30
favourite amongst the fishing lodge staff,
November - March (7 days a week): 10:00 – 15:00 particularly in the 5 weight!
At Rutland and Grafham you’ll find that
we have a range of demo Snowbee lines
enabling you to try before you buy. With
over a dozen variants, in weights from 5#
to 8# for you to try on your own rods or
borrow one of ours to see how they cast.
Across all of our shops we will continue
to refresh our tackle range. Following the
successful introduction in 2018 of our
‘online price matching’ for items £25 and
above, we will continue to offer this in the
2019/20 season. So why not support your
local tackle shop, who will match the
cheapest price in the UK, with the added
benefit of being able to touch and feel the
product before making a purchase. Can’t
see what you are looking for.….we can
order it in, we won’t even charge delivery!!
There will be plenty of promotional
activity, so keep an eye out on our new
Fishing Lodge Facebook Page!
Remember if you are an angling season
ticket holder you receive a 10% discount
on tackle retail sales, a good reason to
consider purchasing one of our four water
season tickets and enjoying the fantastic
value for money fishing on our waters.
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BEGINNERS’ FlY FISHING CoURSES 2019
RUtlaND 01780 686441
March: Sunday 10th, Thursday 14th, Saturday 23rd,
Thursday 28th
April: Sunday 7th, Sunday 14th, Saturday 20th,
Thursday 25th, Saturday 27th
May: Thursday 16th, Saturday 25th, Wednesday 29th
June: Friday 7th, Sunday 16th, Saturday 29th
July: Tuesday 2nd, Sunday 14th, Saturday 20th
August: Sunday 4th, Saturday 10th, Sunday 25th, Sunday 31st
September: Sunday 8th, Saturday 14th, Sunday 22nd,
Tuesday 24th
October: Friday 4th, Sunday 13th, Friday 18th, Saturday 26th
November: Saturday 2nd, Sunday 10th
December: Sunday 8th
January 2020: Saturday 4th
GRaFHam 01480 810531
BEGINNERS FLY
February: Sunday 24th
March: Saturday 2nd, Wednesday 6th, Sunday 17th,
FISHING TUITION
Friday 22nd
April: Saturday 6th, Thursday 11th, Friday 19th, Tuesday 23rd
May: Sunday 5th, Sunday 19th, Sunday 26th, Friday 31st
AND IMPROVERS
June: Thursday 6th, Saturday 15th, Sunday 23rd, Sunday 30th
July: Saturday 6th, Friday 19th, Sunday 28th
DAYS 2019
August: Saturday 3rd, Friday 9th, Saturday 24th, Friday 30th
September: Sunday 15th, Friday 20th, Wednesday 25th
October: Sunday 6th, Saturday 12th, Sunday 27th
November: Friday 1st, Saturday 9th
If you want to start fly fishing or are already on your way, our fly December: Saturday 7th
fishing courses will help you to get to grips with the basics. January 2020: Sunday 5th
The courses are run throughout the year, on weekdays and
weekends. Experienced and qualified Angling Trust instructors PItSFoRD 01604 781350
offer a full day’s tuition and cover the skills and tactics which February: Saturday 23rd, Thursday 28th
the beginner needs to learn. March: Sunday 3rd, Saturday 16th, Sunday 24th,
Saturday 30th
All equipment and licences are provided. April: Wednesday 3rd, Tuesday 16th
May: Thursday 2nd, Saturday 18th
If you have your own tackle, please bring it. We can assess its June: Sunday 9th, Friday 14th, Saturday 22nd, Friday 28th
suitability for reservoir fishing. July: Friday 12th, Sunday 21st, Saturday 27th
August: Sunday 11th, Friday 23rd, Thursday 29th
We will discuss, demonstrate and teach you :- September: Friday 6th, Wednesday 11th, Saturday 21st
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October: Saturday 5th, Friday 11th
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Tying knots and leaders November: Sunday 3rd, Friday 8th
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Casting
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Fly selection and tying
●
Tackle selection Boat HaNDlING CoURSES 2019
Basic fishing techniques
RUtlaND 01780 686441
We will cover all this in the morning and spend the afternoon April: Monday 29th
putting your newly acquired knowledge into practise. May: Tuesday 14th, Thursday 30th
June: Wednesday 5th, Monday 10th, Monday 17th,
The Cost including refreshments and a light lunch is £88 for an Monday 24th
adult, £67 for juniors (14-17). July: Friday 5th, Tuesday 9th
August: Thursday 8th
Find a suitable date and then book a course by calling the September: Tuesday 3rd
fishing lodge. There will be a maximum of six students on October: Wednesday 16th, Monday 21st, Wednesday 30th
any course. November: Monday 4th
On completing the course you will be entitled to buy a Starter GRaFHam 01480 810531
Season Permit – an offer only available to our students. April: Tuesday 30th
May: Monday 13th, Monday 27th
Boat Handling Courses 2019 June: Tuesday 4th, Tuesday 11th
If you are unsure about how to work the boat and fishing July: Tuesday 2nd, Wednesday 24th
correctly from the boat, these days will prove invaluable. August: Tuesday 6th
September: Monday 2nd
An experienced and competent instructor will spend time with October: Monday 14th, Tuesday 22nd, Tuesday 29th
you on all aspects of safety, control of the engine, the effect of November: Tuesday 5th
weather conditions and your own comfort, so that you obtain
the most enjoyment from a day in a boat. PItSFoRD 01604 781350
May: Wednesday 1st, Wednesday 15th, Tuesday 28th
The instructor will spend three hours with you and you can June: Tuesday 18th, Tuesday 25th
then continue fishing for the rest of the day. July: Monday 1st, Tuesday 23rd
August: Wednesday 7th
Cost is £52 per angler based on two anglers sharing a boat. October: Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 23rd, Monday 28th
November: Wednesday 6th
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ANGLIAN WATER AIRFLO
n Competition for teams of 6 anglers
n Heats on 9 top fisheries
n Based on International Rules
n Welsh, Scottish, Irish and three English qualifying finals
n Tackle prizes in all heats and regional finals (no cash prizes for regional finals)
n Grand International Final & presentation evening at Rutland Water
n Team Trophy and £1500 cash, plus individual medals and tackle prizes for
International Winners
n £1000 cash plus individual medals and tackle prizes for runner-up team
n £500 cash plus individual medals and tackle prizes for third place team
n Overseas Team trophy
n Water Aid trophy for the biggest fish
n Top non-qualifying teams invited to the Grafham Water Championship
n Team Trophy and £1500 cash for the winners
n £1000 for runner-up team
n £500 cash for third place team
n Prize for Best Fish of the Day
DatES aRE aS FolloWS:
Date: Regional Heat: venue:
29 April North of England Rutland Water
08 June North of England Stocks Reservoir
15 July North of England Final Rutland Water
04 May South of England Chew Valley Lake
18 May South of England Bewl Water
08 July South of England Final Grafham Water
25 May Midlands Pitsford Water
22 June Midlands Grafham Water
22 July Midlands Final Grafham Water
6 June Scottish heat and Final (Day) Lake Menteith
Scottish heat and Final (Evening) Lake Menteith
Please note we are at Menteith for one day only Maximum of 10 teams per session
TBC Irish heat and Final Lough Melvin
11 August Welsh heat and Final Llyn Brenig
Please note we are at Llyn Brenig for one day only
21 September GRAFHAM WATER CHAMPIONSHIP Grafham Water
(Practice on 20th September)
8 & 9 October INTERNATIONAL FINAL Rutland Water
(Practice on 7th October)
Further Information on
www.anglianwaterparks/fishing/anglian-water-airflo-international or
fishing@anglianwater.co.uk
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INTERNATIONAL 2019
Our international fly-fishing championship, sponsored by
Airflo, will once again see anglers come together to test
their fishing abilities in 2019.
WANT TO ENTER?
The Anglian Water Airflo International (AWAI), is a
prestigious event which sees teams of anglers from across
the UK and Europe compete to be named AWAI champions. Come and be a part of this fun and friendly competition!
Competing in teams of six, anglers will need to prove Along with the honour of winning the prestigious trophy, we
themselves by coming through the heats and qualifying have great cash prizes and fantastic hospitality.
rounds for the chance to compete in the International Final. Trophies are also up for grabs for the biggest fish and the
Heats take place at nine top fisheries, including at Lake of best placed overseas team, all of which will be awarded at
Menteith in Scotland, Lough Melvin in Ireland and Llyn the presentation dinner.
Brenig in Wales. The two-day competition will see finalists Teams must include six anglers and entry costs £156 per
fish Rutland Water. team. A 50% discount is available for clubs entering a
And don’t worry if you don’t qualify for the final; runners- second team.
up can try their luck in the Grafham Water Championship. Entry forms can be downloaded at:
www.anglianwaterparks.co.uk/fishing/anglian-water-airflo-
international
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10 | Anglian Water Fishing Guide 2019KEEPING
YOU SAF E
the following guidelines are to help you enjoy your day safely.
ALL ANGLERS
BOAT FISHING
• Always wear head and eye protection when fishing.
• Always wear a lifejacket before going onto a pontoon
• Take your mobile phone with you. The emergency and whilst on the water. If you are unsure how to put
numbers are displayed at the fishing lodge and in your lifejacket on just ask a ranger, who will be happy
the boats. to help.
• Bad weather can prevent you going onto the water, • A full induction on the use of a boat can be given by
so check the forecast before you leave home. It’s any ranger so please ask if you are unsure of anything.
particularly relevant if you intend boat fishing alone.
• Most accidents involving anglers at our reservoirs occur
• Sunburn/sun stroke – don’t let this happen to you; while boarding or disembarking boats. Anglers could
hat and sun block are essential and plenty of water take an unwanted dip at this stage. They’re so eager to
to drink. get out there that they grab ALL their gear and jump in
• No fishing in thunderstorms, please lower your rods the boat as quickly as possible. The result? A rocking
and put them down. boat, unbalanced anglers and the inevitable – an early
bath. Carrying lots of tackle puts you off balance. First
• Keep cuts and grazes covered and wash your hands let your boat partner carefully get in the boat and then
before eating. hand all your tackle to them. Then step on the centre
of the seat when getting in yourself. One other tip –
while you are getting in or out, your partner should sit
down. If you both become unbalanced, you could both
end up in the drink.
BANK FISHING • If you are boat fishing on your own please ask a ranger
for help with boarding and disembarking your boat. Use
your mobile phone to alert the ranger that you are on
• Our parks are used by many different user your way back to the pontoon.
groups; a lot will be unaware of the hazards of
backcasting. It’s your responsibility to make sure • Always give way to sailors and windsurfers.
that you look behind you and that it is clear when
• Remain seated (no standing on the seats). Boat seats
back casting.
are a must for comfort - you’ve a long day ahead. Only
• Take care when fishing from the dam walls as approved boat seats are allowed. Thwart boards are
they can be slippery. provided for a small fee by local clubs, but you will
need your own cushion.
• Studded boots are advised when fishing on
slippery, wet surfaces. Look out for uneven • Keep your engine revs down when selecting a gear.
ground, tree roots, algae or debris.
• In rough weather – Do not anchor broadside
• Do not wade from the dam (No fishing permitted to the wind.
from Pitsford or Alton dams).
• Keep the bow of the boat pointing into the wind when
• Tread carefully when wading and only under power.
wade to thigh depth and be cautious
• Boat handling courses are run throughout the year. If
of hazards; particularly soft mud.
you are unsure about how to work the boat and fishing
Consider wearing a lifejacket if
correctly from the boat, these days will prove
wading alone.
invaluable. An experienced instructor will spend time
• When driving on the access with you on all aspects of safety, control of the engine,
tracks stick to the 10mph speed the effect of weather conditions and your own
limit, put on your hazard lights comfort. The instructor will spend around three hours
and give way to walkers with you and then you can continue fishing for the rest
and cyclists. of the day. The cost is £52 per angler and is based on
two anglers sharing a boat. More information and
• Park in the designated areas for course dates on page 7.
bank anglers.
We are here to help, if you are unsure about anything please ask a member of staff, tight lines!
Anglian Water Fishing Guide 2019 | 11PREDATOR A ND
COARSE F IS HING
RUtlaND, GRaFHam, PItSFoRD WatER & taVERHam mIll
RaVENStHoRPE
Taverham Mill is a beautiful mixed coarse fishery
These great lakes have proven pedigree for producing comprising of 4 lakes and nearly a mile stretch of the river
record making specimens, with Pike over 40lb, Perch over Wensum. The largest lake ‘Taverham Mill Lake’ is a
5lb and Zander over 19lb. beautifully mature, heavily tree lined lake of 22 acres. This
is predominantly a carp and tench lake with fish up to 35lb
The great news is that you can fish for these species on in weight. Two further carp syndicate lakes are featured
a variety of ticket options: across the nature reserve and these contain specimen carp
● Day ticket – Anglers can fish any of our waters on a day
up to 40lb in weight.
● Season ticket - Valid for a year from date of purchase.
ticket basis. Over the last 3 years the lakes have been stocked
regularly with beautiful scaly mirrors and commons
Holders receive 10% discount off tackle and accessories from VS Fisheries, Priory Fisheries and Dinton Fisheries.
● Holiday package – Anglers can fish for 3 or more
from our tackle shops. Anglian Water will continue a comprehensive 5 year
stocking programme across the lakes introducing young
consecutive days and receive a generous discount. fish every year.
Anglers can ‘mix and match’ venues during their
angling holiday
Don’t forget all anglers get a bacon sandwich with a tea or
filter coffee for just £3.
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WHERE YOU CAN FISH
See ourMill
Taverham Predator
Lake Season Calendar below and prices on page 15 or visit our new
Alton Water
Taverham Mill
website atLake boasts carp to 35lb and Tench to 9lb
www.anglianwaterparks.co.uk for Alton Water is the
full details onlargest Suffolkand
fishing inland water nestled
more!!
amongst other species, including Roach, Perch, Pike and a few amongst over 400 acres of beautiful countryside. The
Eels that are rare visitors to the bank. The recently installed reservoir is just over 300 acres and has been a fantastic
otter fence is proving effective in keeping the Taverham Mill mixed coarse fishery since the 1980s.
Lake fish safe from predation. All of the lakes are now fully Alton Water offers the coarse angler a wide variety of
fenced to protect the incredible stocks for the future. opportunity; from quality roach and bream fishing,
With every feature imaginable including; lily beds, weed, specimen pike fishing during the colder months and for
gravel bars and overhanging margins, it is the perfect those in search of some nomadic and unchartered angling,
challenge for coarse anglers. Simple tactics work including there are some stunning mixed strain carp. There is also the
small solid pva bags, chod rigs and other pop up potential of some larger, older fish amongst the existing
presentations. As the Mills Lake is so irregular in shape, carp stock.
location is key and advice is always on hand in the on-site Over recent years the angling has improved immensely,
visitor centre for the latest information. with some excellent numbers of people fishing the
prestigious ‘Alton Open Match’. Good bags of quality sized
Costessey No.1 Lake (day ticket water) bream and roach are caught daily over the best months of
Open for the 2019/20 season is our day ticket lake and this the season. In particular, the roach numbers have been a
offers some excellent mixed coarse fishing from easy highlight of the last few seasons with some fantastic
access swims and ample secure car parking. The lake is catches becoming more of the norm.
predominantly a water for families and junior anglers to With a forward thinking stocking plan in partnership with
learn how to coarse fish in the traditional way, on the float the Environment Agency there is a bright future for the
and feeder. Costessey No.1 lake is also home to some large water. The well known V S Fisheries have stocked the
pike up to 20lb+. reservoir with some stunning mirrors and commons over
the last couple of years and this is set to continue year on
Costessey (Ski Pit) & Costessey No.3 Lake year. There have been some notable catches of carp caught
The Costessey Ski Pit and Costessey No.3 Lake are both in the autumn of 2018, particularly by one young angler
mature gravel pits stocked with specimen carp up to 40lb in ‘James Wintrip’ who had the determination and desire to
weight. The fishing is challenging with plenty of features, explore the unknown. This resulted in a 7 fish tally with
spacious swims and small syndicate membership. Both some of the recently stocked carp to over 20lb+. Imagine
lakes are fully otter fenced and members have a some of these in the next couple of years!
combination code to the car parks at each end of the lakes. If you enjoy some stunning vistas and angling on a larger
These famous old waters are home to a stunning stock scale, Alton Water is a beautiful setting to enjoy some varied
of mixed strained mirrors and commons from VS Fisheries, fishing. All forms of the pursuit can be explored on the
Dinton Pastures and our very own Anglian Water lagoons. reservoir and it is this traditional outlook on coarse fishing,
At the fishery there is a newly renovated self-catering in all of its forms, that makes this historic venue stand out.
accommodation block that sleeps up to 8 people with With our new campsite why not make it a holiday and
double and twin bedrooms. Staying in the accommodation explore Suffolk at the same time. Campsite booking is
allows guests free fishing on Taverham Mill Lake and the river available online at www.anglianwaterparks/alton-
Wensum. The on-site tackle shop is stocked with everything water/camping
you will need to approach the fishing on the lakes and river See our Predator Season Calendar below and prices
including brands such as Korda, Trakker, Nash, Fox, CC on page 19 or visit our website at
Moore and Sticky Baits. Advice is always on hand from the www.anglianwaterparks.co.uk for full details on fishing
staff and water bailiffs to help in any way we can. and more!!
For further information on accommodation call us on
01603 861014.
Date (Boat only)* venue
16 May 2019 to 31 January 2020 Fly Fishing Rutland, Grafham & Pitsford Waters
16 May 2019 to 31 January 2020 Lure Fishing Pitsford Water
16 May 2019 to 30 November 2019 Fly Fishing Ravensthorpe Water
1 September 2019 to 30 September 2019 Lure fishing Rutland and Grafham Waters
1 October 2019 to 30 November 2019 Lure & dead sea bait Ravensthorpe Water
1 October 2019 to 31 January 2020 Lure & dead sea bait Grafham & Pitsford Waters
11 October 2019 to 31 January 2020 Lure & dead sea bait Rutland Water
11 January 2020 to 9 February 2020 (Weekends only) Lure & dead sea bait Ravensthorpe Water
Date (Bank only) venue
All Year Lure & dead sea bait Costessey*
1 March 2019 to 30 September 2019 Lure Fishing Hollowell Water*
Open All Year Coarse Fishing Alton Water
Predator with dead or
1 October to 31 March 2020 Alton Water
static bait
15 May 2019 to 31 March 2020 Lure Only Alton Water
1 October 2019 to 28 February 2020 Lure & dead sea bait Hollowell Water*
*(Costessey & Hollowell are season ticket only waters)
1 November 2019 to 9 February 2020 Lure & dead sea bait Pitsford Water
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FLY FISHING
HOLIDAY BREAKS
Based on two anglers sharing a boat
three daYS flY fiShing for three consecutive days or more
fishing at our four prestigious
at £35 per angler per daY fisheries all within 40 minutes drive.
Fishing includes the fishery bag
additional daYS limits each day plus catch and
onlY £30 per angler release. There is a 10% discount on
any tackle you buy at the Lodges
during your stay. Telephone the
Fishing Lodge of your choice to
ailable
Single man price av book your holiday.
WHAT THE
GHT
ANGLERS THOU
“Superb fishing for a
great club outing or
holiday with a friend”
‘a day to remember’
‘that’s the best days trout
fishing i’ve ever had’
‘the quality of the fish at rutland
this season is outstanding’
CONTACT
rutland Water 01780 686441
grafham Water 01480 810531
pitSford Water 01604 781350
ravenSthorpe 01604 770875
miX and match Your venueS
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COMPETITION CALENDAR 2019
Date Match venue Contact
March
1 March New Lodge Trophy (best fish) Grafham Water 01480 810531
17 March Scierra Pairs Grafham Water www.scierrapairs.co.uk
30 & 31 March Perch Masters Grafham Water Gary Palmer
April
1 April Independence Day Trophy (best fish) Rutland Water 01780 686441
6 April Anglers World Individual Fly Fishing Championships Grafham Water www.johnhorsey.co.uk
7 April Anglers World Team Fly Fishing Championships Grafham Water www.johnhorsey.co.uk
13 April Anglian Water Rudder Match Grafham Water 01480 810531
29 April Anglian Water Airflo International - Northern Heat Rutland Water 01572 653021
Grafham, Pitsford & Call local lodge
May Remember Evening Boat Leagues Start
Rutland Waters for details
3 May England Qualifier Grafham Water Angling Trust
4 May Snowbee Floating Line Grafham Water www.invictaffc.org.uk
5 May Davy Hodgson Rutland Water 01780 686441
7-10 May Home International Grafham Water Angling Trust
11 May Anglian Water Rudder Match Rutland Water 01780 686441
15-19 May Airflo Invitation Match Rutland Water By invitation
23 May Invicta Pilgrimage Grafham Water By invitation
24 May Invicta Pilgrimage Grafham Water By invitation
25 May Anglian Water Airflo International - Midland Heat Pitsford Water 01572 653021
June
2 June Bob Church Classic Rutland Water By invitation
8 June Rudder Match Pitsford Water 01604 781350
15 June Anglian Water Over 50’s Match Rutland Water 01780 686441
20 June EFFA ProAm Grafham Water 01480 810531
22 June Anglian Water Airflo International - Midland Heat Grafham Water 01572 653021
July
3 July EDFF Rutland Water By invitation
4 July EFFA Rutland Water By invitation
6 July Scierra Pairs Rutland Water www.scierrapairs.co.uk
7 July England Qualifier Rutland Water Angling Trust
8 July Anglian Water International – Southern Final Grafham Water By qualification
15 July Anglian Water Airflo International – North of England Final Rutland Water By qualification
22 July Anglian Water Airflo International – Midland Final Grafham Water By qualification
August
17 August WPC Grafham Water
18 August WPC Grafham Water
24 August Rudder Match Grafham Water 01480 810531
31 August Anglian Water Loch Style 4 man team Rutland Water 01780 686441
September
7-8 September Scierra Pairs Final Grafham Water www.scierrapairs.co.uk
14 September Anglian Water Rudder Match Rutland Water 01780 686441
Diana Freeman
19 September WaterAid Competition Rutland Water
01480 326011
21 September Grafham Water Championship in association with AWAI Grafham Water By qualification
October
3 October B C Hall Grafham Water 01480 810531
7-9 October Anglian Water Airflo International - Final Rutland Water By qualification
12 October Anglian Water – Autumn Pairs Non-Rudder and Rudder Rutland Water 01780 686441
19 October Fry Feeders Match Grafham Water By invitation
20 October Fry Feeders Match Rutland Water By invitation
26 October George Moore Memorial Trophy (rudder) Rutland Water 01780 686441
November
3 November Anglian Water – Ravensthorpe Fur & Feather (boat) Ravensthorpe Reservoir 01604 770875
9 November Anglian Water – Pitsford Fur & Feather (boat) Pitsford Water 01604 781350
16 November Anglian Water Rudder Match Rutland Water 01780 686441
24 November Anglian Water Fur & Feather (bank) Grafham Water 01480 810531
December
1 December Anglian Water – Rutland Fur & Feather (bank) Rutland Water 01780 686441
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Four Water Permits - valid on all four reservoirs - Rutland, Grafham, Pitsford, Ravensthorpe
Boat Limit Bank Limit Day Limit Days/Week Season Price £inc VAT
Rutland, Grafham & Pitsford Ravensthpe Ravensthpe Limit £inc vAT
1 Gold Season 8+C&R 8+C&R 2+C&R 7 n/a £950.00
2 Silver Season 8+C&R 6+C&R 2+C&R 3 180 £700.00
3 Bronze Season 4+C&R 4+C&R 1+C&R 1 65 £550.00
4 Starter Season 2+C&R 2+C&R 1+C&R 1 65 £300.00
5 Week Permit 8+C&R 8+C&R 2+C&R 7 n/a £152.00
6 3 Days Boat Holiday (2 anglers) 8+C&R n/a 2+C&R 3 n/a £210.00
7 Predator Season n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a £290.00
Notes 5. Any seven consecutive days transferable between four waters.
1. Fishery day limit plus catch & release. Valid from opening dates to 31 January. 6. Two permits and boat hire transferable between all four waters includes catch & release.
2. Fishery day limit plus catch & release. Valid from opening dates to 31 January. £60 for extra days. Single man price available.
3. Fishery day limit plus catch & release. Valid from opening dates to 31 January. 7. Predator Fishing as per individual park rules.
4. Maximum 2 seasons following AWS course. No junior reduction. Valid 8 months. Pro rata
for part year.
RUtlaND & GRaFHam & PItSFoRD
Day Permits Prices Notes Price £inc VAT
Day 8 fish limit + C&R 8 fish limit + C&R from park open until sunset. £28.00
4 fish permit 4 fish limit + C&R from park open until sunset. £25.00
Sporting permit 1 fish limit + C&R, barb-less flies only. £23.00
Senior permit 6 fish limit + C&R from park open until sunset. £25.00
Summer Sunset (1 fish + C&R) Available from 18.00hrs June - August £12.00
At managers discretion, C&R or purchase additional permit after catching a trout.
Beginners (1 fish + C&R) £15.00
No junior reduction.
Predator permit See predator fishing. Page No 12 & 13. £23.00
Day Boat Prices Price £inc VAT
Day boat From 09.00 until sunset. £27.00
Single manned day boat From 09.00 until sunset. £17.00
3 Man Day Boat 3 anglers per boat £30.00
Half Day boat Before or after 14.00hrs. £21.00
Single manned half day boat Before or after 14.00hrs. £15.00
Sunset boat After 18.00hrs. £15.00
Wheely boat Blue Badge Holders Only £19.00
Winter Boat Available from 1 November from 9.00hrs until sunset. £15.00 single man £21.00
Kayak Launch Kayak anglers in pairs only. Kayaks must only be launched from an approved area. £12.00
RaVENStHoRPE
Day Permits Prices Notes Price £inc VAT
Day 4 fish limit + C&R 4 fish limit + C&R from park open until sunset. £30.00
Day 2 fish limit + C&R 2 fish limit + C&R from park open until sunset. £25.00
Senior permit 1 fish limit + C&R from park open until sunset. £23.00
Sporting permit C&R only, barb-less flies only. £23.00
Half Day 1 fish permit Before or after 14.00hrs. Valid all day from 1st Nov - 31st Dec. £19.00
At managers discretion, C&R or purchase additional permit after catching a
Beginners (1 fish + C&R) £15.00
trout. No junior reduction.
Predator permit See predator fishing. Page No 12 & 13. £23.00
Day Boat Prices Price £inc VAT
Day boat From 09.00 until sunset. £17.00 single man £25.00
Half day Before or after 14.00. £14.00 single man £20.00
Wheely boat day Blue Badge Holders Only £18.00
Winter boat Available from 1 November from 9.00hrs until sunset. £14.00 single man £19.00
Float tube/Kayak launch Kayak anglers in pairs only. Kayaks must only be launched from an approved area. £12.00
Predator Day Boat January & February 2020 £25.00 single man £50.00
2019 Season Special Offers
1. Existing season permit holders get £50 discount on Gold permits and £25 discount on 4. Juniors 16 and under can fish free with 1 full paying adult and sharing the daily and
Silver and Bronze permits if renewed by end March 2019. season bag limit of the purchased ticket.
2. Boat holiday packages and week permit holders get 10% discount off tackle purchased 5. Seniors can hire a boat every Tuesday throughout the season and Thursdays
on the fishing days. throughout July & August for £20.00. Single man £15.00.
3. Juniors 18 and under can purchase permits at 50% except Beginner & Starter Season
Permits.
CoaRSE FISHERY PERmItS
Taverham & Costessey Price £inc vAT Alton Water Price £inc vAT Hollowell Price £inc vAT
Taverham Gold Season £750.00 Season Permit - Adult £62.00
Costessey No 3 Syndicate Season £425.00 Day Only
Season Permit - Concession £49.00 £150.00
Season
Ski Pit Syndicate Season £325.00
Taverham Season £325.00
River Season Adult £105.00 Alton 24h - Season Permit £144.00 Day & Night
£250.00
River Season Senior £75.00 Day Permit - Adult £8.00 Season
River Season Junior £55.00 Day Permit - Concession £7.00
Costessey Coarse Day Adult £8.00
Bank Permit - Adult £20.00
Costessey Coarse Day Junior £6.00
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