Fly Fishing Boat Package
Our fly-fishing boat packages offer fantastic value, available for Anglers looking to spend 3 or more consecutive days at our iconic Midlands fly fishing venues. What’s more, anglers are able to mix and match the venues, spending time at any of our waters, which currently include Rutland Water, Grafham Water, Pitsford Water
When pre-booked, our Holiday packages are frozen at 2024’s Price, with a two person boat package (two anglers sharing a boat for three days) priced at £240, with each subsequent day bolted on priced at £80. Single anglers can also take advantage of our Boat packages. When pre-booked, it is £130 for a single angler, and £44 for any subsequent bolted-on days. Anglers who do not pre-book and pre-pay for their holiday packages, can turn up on spec, however there is a 10% additional charge and there may be limited or no availability.
What's Included
Our boat packages include a boat and fishing permit for the duration of your break. The permits included are full 8 fish kill permits, per person, per day, however these permits also come with unlimited catch and release, so you do not have to take any fish if you don’t want to. We have gutting room and freezer facilities at Rutland, Grafham and Pitsford.
The boats come with a petrol engine, fully fuelled each day, along with nets, a drogue and oars (due to biosecurity you are not permitted to use your own net or drogue whilst boat fishing our fly waters). You are permitted to bring your own life jacket; however, we also supply these free of charge if you do not have your own. Your car parking is also included in the boat package. At Rutland and Grafham you will take a car park ticket on arrival, please bring this into the lodge and we will validate this for the duration of your booking. During the duration of your stay, you will also receive 10% off all tackle purchases in the lodge (excluding pre-marked sale) and don’t forget we will price match any online retailer on items over £25 (t and c’s apply). **Please note during your stay, you will be given a different boat number each day.
How to book you boat package
Please call one of our lodges and they will be able to book the package over the phone as well as taking payment in full. Any of the lodges below can make the booking, regardless of the venues you wish to fish. Please note that when you call to make the booking, we will need to take some details. This will include the name, full postal address, email address and mobile number. You will also need your card to hand in order to make payment in full.
If you like you can check the availability before you call us, if you visit https://anglianwaterparks.co.uk/rutland-water-park/trout-fishing half way down the page is an availability calendar for Rutland water, you can quickly switch between the different venues to asses availability, green means good availability, amber means limited and red means no availability. Looking to avoid large events? Our match calendar is linked here: https://anglianwaterparks.co.uk/fishing/competitions, of course are shop staff can also help you with looking at availability.
Looking for accommodation and somewhere to eat?
We currently do not offer accommodation at Rutland, Grafham or Pitsford Waters, however if you are looking for inspiration for accommodation, or somewhere to eat in the Rutland area, please check out https://discover-rutland.co.uk/. Don't forget that we also have in house cafe's above the lodges at Rutland and Grafham water. Both cafe's open from 10am for breakfast, with Rutland opening from 8am at weekends. In peak season, the cafes are open most of the day , so why not bring the boat back in the middle of the day for a spot of lunch, refuelled to go back out in the afternoon.
To book or more info call the lodges on the following numbers:
Pitsford 01604 781350
Grafham 01480 810531
Rutland 01780 686441
Bank Fishing
Prefer fishing from the bank? Get a full week of fishing at Rutland, Grafham and Pitsford and for just £192 per person, which includes a daily limit of 4-fish plus catch and release and 10% off any tackle purchased at our fishing lodges during your stay. You do not need to book a week’s bank fishing; this can be arranged at a fishing lodge of your choice on your first day. As with the boat package, we would look to validate your parking in the lodge on the first day of your trip, so please bring your car park ticket into the lodge. Our shop staff will then also advise you about access and timings and help you to decide which bank to fish based on the weather.
Coarse fishing breaks
Coarse fishing breaks are available at Taverham Mill on the main lake and along our stretch on the picturesque River Wensum. The lakes hold carp, tench, roach, rudd, bream and pike, you might get really lucky and catch a barbel on the river. For more information on our coarse fishing holidays, please call us on 01603 861014.
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Whether you're looking for an action-packed day on the water, a spot of fishing to escape the stresses and strains of everyday life, or simply want to enjoy a relaxing walk in beautiful surroundings, look no further than our fabulous water parks.