Rutland Water
Rutland Water is arguably the premier trout fishing venue in the United Kingdom. The massive 3100 acre fishery has been a mecca amongst exponents of fly fishing for generations and regularly plays host to competitions and other events.
The fishery records at Rutland Water are unique with a modest 14lb 4oz for Rainbow Trout and surpassed by a massive 14lb 12 oz for the biggest Brown Trout ever caught at Rutland Water. This venue is often busy during the open season from April to December. Despite the vast size insect life is plentiful and popular flies include Buzzer, Sedge, Daddies, Hawthorn and other imitative patterns. The depth of this fishery means that Boobies, Orange Blobs and Dabblers are also very effective.
For more information about Rutland Water or to find out more about fly fishing in the area call 01780 686441.
Address:
Rutland Water
The Fishing Lodge
Normanton Car Park
Edith Weston
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 8HD
Tel: 01780 686441
August 4th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
I am about to start fly fishing and would like to obtain a map of where I can park and fish from the bank. (Iwill have obtained the required permit from the Lodge)
Can you help please?
AL Beange
September 1st, 2007 at 8:02 pm
There are 100 top fishing spots on Rutland Water listed here:
http://www.rwff.org.uk/Rutland%20Water%20Maps%20&%20Details%20-%20Web%20Site%202006.pdf
September 3rd, 2007 at 4:21 pm
do i have to book to fish on rutland or just turn up also what are the day rates please
im thinking about sat or sunday 8/9th sept
any info you can give will be appreiated
September 3rd, 2007 at 8:21 pm
You can turn up and fish at Rutland Water, although it is always advisable to book to prevent disapointment. A day ticket costs £17 with a generous bag limit of 8 fish. A half day with 4 fish is just £12. A boat is advised due to the sheer size of the place anfd this will cost £25 extra for a full day or £16 for an afternoon.
Tight lines!
June 11th, 2008 at 11:10 am
If anyone wants up to date info about Rutland Water or guiding, tuition or B&B on the lakeside, contact me on http://www.rutlandwaterflyfishing.co.uk
October 23rd, 2008 at 9:49 pm
I’m actually going to the UK next week (October 26-November 1) because of work in Coventry. Just a few quick questions:
- Do you know how far the trip is to Rutland Water from Coventry?
- What are the licensing requirements to fish legally there? I do have a close friend that I’m staying with while I’m in town, so if it’s a manner of being a resident, that can be arranged.
- When are the best days for going (crowd-wise) and times (early morning, late afternoon/early evening, etc.)?
Thank you.