Fishing courses

Whether you're keen to get into fishing, or you're an experienced angler, you can broaden your skills and meet new people on our popular year-round courses at some of the best fishing waters in the country.

Beginners fishing courses

Learn the basics of fly fishing with a highly experienced and qualified instructor on our one-day beginners fly fishing courses.

Available to ages 14+, this course teaches you everything you need to know to master the basics of fishing, from tackle and casting techniques, to trout behaviour and safety.

What's included:

One full day of tuition from an experienced instructor
Fishing equipment including rods, tackle and waders
A course booklet to take home
Lunch

All courses are £125. To book your place, please contact us on the following numbers:

Rutland 01780 686441
Grafham 01480 810531
Pitsford 01604 781350

Beginners fly fishing course dates 2024

February

Sun 25th.

March

Sat 9th. Sat 16th. Wed, 20th.

Sat 2nd. Sun 10th. Fri 15th. Sat 23rd.

Sun 3rd. Sun 17th.

April

Fri 5th. Sat 13th. Thu 18th.

Thu 4th. Sun 14th. Sun 28th.

Fri 12th. Wed 24th.

May

Thu 9th. Sat 18th. Wed 29th.

Fri 3rd Fri 10th. Sun 26th. Thu 30th.

Sat 4th. Thu 16th. Sat 25th.

June

Sat 1st. Sun 9th. Sun 16th. Sat 22nd. Fri 28th.

Sat 8th. Sat 15th. Wed 19th. Sat 29th.

Fri 21st. Sun 30th.

July

Sun 7th. Wed 17th. Sun 21st. Thu 25th.

Fri 5th. Sun 14th. Sat 20th. Sun 28th.

Sat 13th. Fri 19th. Sat 27th.

August

Sun 11th. Sat 24th.

Sun 4th. Sat 10th. Sat 31st.

Sat 3rd. Fri 19th. Sat 27th.

September

Sun 1st. Sat 7th. Fri 13th. Thu 19th.

Sun 15th. Sun 29th.

Sun 8th. Sat 12th. Thu 26th.

October

Sun 6th. Fri 11th. Sun 20th. Sat 26th.

Sat 12th. Sat 19th. Sun 27th.

Sun 13th.

November

Sat 9th.

Sat 2nd.

December

Boat handling courses

Fishing from a boat on our reservoirs allows you to access deeper water and areas close to the shore you are unable to access on foot, and feel confident operating a boat out on our large reservoirs.

Our three-hour sessions allow you to get to grips with handling a boat, learn more about the engine, anchor, drogue, rollocks, bilge pump and more; and practise fishing on the drift and rudder and take away some handy tactics.

After the three-hour session between 10am and 1pm, you'll have all afternoon to put your new skills to the test out on the water. There's a one fish limit, but you can spend the rest of your time catching and releasing.

Although this is a two-person course, it is still possible to do the course alone and we'll do our best to match you with someone with a similar level of experience and skills - it's also a great opportunity to meet new people!

£80 per person based on two anglers sharing.

Boat handling course dates 2024

April

Tue 16th. Mon 29th.

Mon 15th. Tue 23rd.

May

Tue 7th. Thu 28th.

Wed 1st. Mon 13th. Mon 20th. Mon 27th.

June

Mon 3rd. Mon 17th. Tue 25th.

Mon 10th. Tue 18th. Wed 26th.

July

Tue 2nd. Mon 15th. Mon 29th.

Mon 8th. Tue 16th. Tue 30th.

August

Mon 5th. Tue 20th.

Tue 13th. Tue 27th.

September

Tue 3rd. Mon 16th. Tue 24th.

Mon 2nd. Tue 17th. Mon 30th.

October

Mon 7th. Wed 9th. Tue 15th. Tue 29th.

Mon 14th. Tue 22nd.

November

Mon 4th.

Tue 5th.

Fishing, walking, cycling, water sports

Our water parks not only bring vital water resources for the region, but they also provide a fantastic day out for all the family.

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.