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

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

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.