FISHING GUIDE 2019
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RESERVOIR HOLLOWELL ails: WELCOME Contact Det 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: fi[email protected] 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, catch limits and C&R. Check out this season’s prices on page 19. You can Cambridgeshire, PE28 OBX Tel: 01480 810531 even spread the cost over a four staged payment giving you the option to Email: fi[email protected] 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: fi[email protected] 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: fi[email protected] 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: fi[email protected]
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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 animals. Pay particular attention to areas that are damp or hard to inspect. ACEBOOK….. CLEAN and wash all F equipment, footwear and For 2019 we are changing the way our social media clothes thoroughly. If you STO pages run and are going to bring you all the latest do come across any plants P fishing news from all the sites in one place. or animals, leave them at THE SPREAD Are you unkno wingly spreading invasive species on your water spo the water body where you rts equipment and clothing? Invasive s We will be introducing our NEW ‘Anglian Water pecies can affect fish and o ther wildlife, restrict naviga and be costly to manage. Yo tion, clog up propellers u can help protect the wate found them. three simple steps r sports you love by followi when you leave the water. ng 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.
Anglian Water Fishing Guide 2019 | 3 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 GRAFHAM WATER TROUT FISHING ASSOCIATION for everyone. 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.
4 | Anglian Water Fishing Guide 2019 TACKLE SHOP 9 OPENING HOURS 201
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 08:00 – 16:00 FROM November 08:00 – 14:00 NEWS December & January 08:00 – 09:00 SHING February 09:00 – 13:00 THE FI Taverham (01603 861014) LODGES Tickets available from the Visitor Centre/Tackle Shop: 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.
Anglian Water Fishing Guide 2019 | 5 6 | Anglian Water Fishing Guide 2019 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 February: Sunday 24th BEGINNERS FLY March: Saturday 2nd, Wednesday 6th, Sunday 17th, Friday 22nd TUITION April: Saturday 6th, Thursday 11th, Friday 19th, Tuesday 23rd FISHING May: Sunday 5th, Sunday 19th, Sunday 26th, Friday 31st June: Thursday 6th, Saturday 15th, Sunday 23rd, Sunday 30th AND IMPROVERS July: Saturday 6th, Friday 19th, Sunday 28th August: Saturday 3rd, Friday 9th, Saturday 24th, Friday 30th 2019 September: Sunday 15th, Friday 20th, Wednesday 25th DAYS 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 October: Saturday 5th, Friday 11th Tying knots and leaders November: Sunday 3rd, Friday 8th ● Casting ● 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 Anglian Water Fishing Guide 2019 | 7 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 fi[email protected]
8 | Anglian Water Fishing Guide 2019 INTERNATIONAL 2019
Our international fly-fishing championship, sponsored by Airflo, will once again see anglers come together to test WANT TO ENTER? their fishing abilities in 2019. 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 2019 KEEPING YOU SAFE 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 | 11 PREDATOR AND COARSE FISHING
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 up to 40lb in weight. Day ticket – Anglers can fish any of our waters on a day Over the last 3 years the lakes have been stocked ● ticket basis. Season ticket - Valid for a year from date of purchase. regularly with beautiful scaly mirrors and commons from VS Fisheries, Priory Fisheries and Dinton Fisheries. ● Holders receive 10% discount off tackle and accessories from our tackle shops. Anglian Water will continue a comprehensive 5 year Holiday package – Anglers can fish for 3 or more stocking programme across the lakes introducing young fish every year. ● consecutive days and receive a generous discount. 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.
12 | Anglian Water Fishing Guide 2019 : WHERE YOU CAN FISH
STaever hoaumr M Pillr Leadke ator Season Calendar below and pAlrtoinc eWsa toer n page 15 or visit our new wTaveebrhsamit eM iall tLa wkew bowas.tsa cnagrpl tioa 3n5wlb antde Trepncahr tko s9.lbco.uk for Afultolnl dWeattear isl sth oe nlar gfiessth Siunffgol ka inldan dm woarteer !n! estled 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
Anglian Water Fishing Guide 2019 | 13 14 | Anglian Water Fishing Guide 2019 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 ailable Fishing Lodge of your choice to 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
Anglian Water Fishing Guide 2019 | 15 16 | Anglian Water Fishing Guide 2019 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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18 | Anglian Water Fishing Guide 2019 FISHING CHARGES 2019/2020 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 Day Only Costessey No 3 Syndicate Season £425.00 £150.00 Season Permit - Concession £49.00 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 Anglian Water Fishing Guide 2019 | 19