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 £100 for adults, or £85 for 14-17 year olds. 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 2023

 
Rutland
Grafham
Pitsford
February
-
-
Sun 26
March
Sat 11, Sat 18, Thu 23
Sat 4, Sun 12, Fri 17, Wed 22
Sun 5, Sun 19, Fri 31
April
Sat 8, Sat 15, Thu 20
Sat 1, Sun 9, Wed 12, Sun 23, Fri 28
Sun 2, Sun 30
May
Thu 4, Sun 14, Fri 19, Sun 28, Thu 27
Sat 7, Sun 8, Sat 20, Fri 26
Fri 5, Thu 18, Sat 27
June
Sun 11, Sun 18, Sat 24, Fri 30
Thu 1, Sat 10, Sat 17, Wed 21
Thu 15, Fri 23
July
Sat 8, Wed 12, Sun 23, Thu 27
Fri 7, Sun 16, Fri 21, Sun 30
Sun 9, Fri 14, Sat 22, Fri 28
August
Fri 11, Sun 13, Sat 26
Sun 6, Sat 12, Sun 27
Sat 5, Thu 10, Fri 25
September
Sun 3, Sat 9, Sun 17
Fri 1, Sun 10, Fri 15, Thu 21, Sat 30
Wed 6, Sat 16, Thu 28
October
Sun 1, Fri 6, Sun 15, Sat 21st, Sun 29
Sat 14, Sun 22, Sat 28
Sun 8, Fri 27
November
Sat 18, Sat 25
Sat 4, Sat 11
-
December
Sun 3
Sat 2
-
 

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! 

£70 per person based on two anglers sharing. 

 

Boat handling course dates 2023

 
Rutland
Grafham
April
Tue 18
Mon 17, Tue 25
May
Tue 2, Tue 16, Tue 23
Wed 3, Mon 15, Mon 22
June
Tue 6, Wed 14 (tbc), Mon 19, Mon 26
Mon 5, Tue 13, Tue 20, Wed 28
July
Tue 4, Mon 17, Mon 31
Mon 3, Tue 11
August
Mon 7, Tue 22
Tue 1, Tue 8, Mon 21
September
Tue 5, Mon 18, Mon 25
Mon 4, Mon 11, Tue 26
October
Wed 11, Tue 17, Mon 23, Tue 31
Mon 9, Mon 16, Tue 24
November
Mon 6, Mon 13
Wed 1, Tue 7
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.