Please check our season dates before booking your boat.
Fly fishing (Boat Only) 1 May 2025-31 January 2026
Lure fishing (Boat Only) 1 September 2025-31 January 2026
Sea deadbait (Boat Only) 1 October 2025-31 January 202
Grafham Water Predator Fishing
Fish for pike, perch and zander at one of the UK's best predator waters
What you need to know
With our predator permit you can take on these giants of the water and maybe even set a new record. Here’s what you need to know:
- Daily predator permits are £32
- When booked online, Day boats at Rutland Water are £30 (single person £19); Half day £24 (single person £16). There is a surcharge for ‘walk in’ boats not booked in advance.
- You can also fish for predators on a season ticket for £400. This gives you access to Rutland, Grafham, Pitsford, Draycote and Hollowell Reservoirs. Season restrictions apply, please contact the fishery for more information.
- All season ticket holders receive a 10% discount on all tackle from our fishing lodges
- Please note our predator dates listed below
Fly fishing (Boat Only, no lures)
1st of May 2025 – 31st of January 2026
Lure & Fly fishing (Boat Only)
1st oSeptemf ber 2025 – 31st of January 2026
Sea deadbait (Boat Only)
1st of October 2025 – 31st of January 2026
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Predator fishing rules for our waters
Angler's Map for Grafham Water
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Book a Boat & Permit
Buy a Bank Ticket
Predator bank fishing is not permitted from this water
Buy a Season Permit
See our selection of available season permits. Valid for 12 months from date of purchase – subject to fishing seasons
Fishing Courses
Online Booking coming soon
Predator Fishing Dates - Bank Only
| Venue | Method | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pitsford Water | Sea (deadbait/bank) | 1 November 2024 - 15 February 2026 |
| Hollowell (season tickets only)* | Lure & Sea deadbait (bank only) | 1 October 2024 - 28 February 2026 |
| Costessey (season ticket only)* | Lure & Sea deadbait (bank only) | 1 November 2024 - 28 February 2025 |
| Alton Water | Predator dead sea/static bait (bank) | 1 October 2025 - 31 March 2026 |
*Costessey and Hollowell are season ticket only waters
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Predator fishing rules
Rules
The ‘check, clean, dry’ policy must be adhered to before and after fishing.
All anglers must hold a valid rod licence.
No trolling under power.
All pike, perch and zander must be returned to the water alive.
Any trout caught must be returned to the water immediately - if a trout is badly hooked and has to be killed, it must be handed to the fishery staff.
No spinners
No spoons under 5inches or 14cm
All hooks are to be barbless or one point barb for attaching dead sea bait if using a treble or attaching hook to lure.
No size limit on soft plastic body and hard body lures.
Wire traces must be used by anglers targeting pike.
Fluorocarbon can be used but only with single barbless hook lures.
Trout are not to be actively targeted. Anyone found targeting trout will be removed from the water.
A maximum of two rods per angler is permitted.
Bank fishing only 1 November – 14 February (lure and dead sea bait) at Pitsford.
No live baiting permitted.
Fly fishing – with fly over 10cm with wire trace from 16 May at all waters.
Dead sea fish baits over 18cm are permitted from 1 October – 31 January (excludes lamprey) on all waters.
Unhooking mats are compulsory and appropriate sized nets must be used.
All boat fishing rules apply.
No trout and pike fishing in the same boat.
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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.