Grafham Water Trout Fishing

Please read the document on Information and Operating Procedures below.

Grafham Water offers fantastic trout fishing challenges for anglers of every level of experience.

Information and Operating Procedures July 2020.

Terms and Conditions prepaid permits and boat hire from June 2020

Terms & conditions prepaid permit and boat hire.

What might I catch?

The trout fishing season at Grafham Water usually runs from the first Friday in March to 31st January. We have healthy trout fish populations, with 65% of the trout weighing in at two pounds and some even tipping the scales at fifteen. So, why not try and catch the weigh-in of one of our national and international competitions at the fishing lodge? They’re normally at around 18:00.

Are beginners welcome?

Absolutely. There are beginners’ courses running all season long. Covering tackle, technique, safety and boat handling, our qualified instructors will soon have you up to speed. Click here to find out more.

Our tackle shop has everything you’ll need, even if you’re starting from scratch. The staff want you to be safe on the water, so, when you drop in, ask them about our Safe Start DVD.

It’s full of really handy info but, if you don’t think you’ll have time when you visit, you can watch it below.

Hooked! Fishing Guide

Each spring we publish Hooked!, an annual guide to everything you need to know about trout fishing.

Email fishing@anglianwater.co.uk to request a copy or pick one up at any of our fishing lodges.

Fishing Prices 2021

Day permit - Eight fish plus catch and release at Grafham

£29

Sporting permit - One fish limit - barbless flies only

£23

Four fish Day permit - Four fish limit plus catch and release at Grafham Water.

£25

Senior citizen - Six fish limit plus catch & release at Grafham Water Park

£26

Summer sunset - one fish plus catch & release (available from 6pm June - August)

£12

Day boat at Grafham Water

£27

Half day boat (before or after 2pm)

£21

Single-manned day boat

£17

Single-manned half day boat (before or after 2pm)

£15

Sunset boat (after 6pm)

£15

Winter day boat (Single-manned) (available from 1 November)

£21 (£15)

Wheelyboat (Blue Badge holders only)

£19

Senior citizen boat hire every Tuesday throughout the season & Thursdays during July & August (Single-manned)

£20 (£15)

Do I have to buy a permit?

That’s right. Whether you’re looking for a day ticket or a seasonal permit, the tackle shop is your first port of call.

In the unlikely event that it’s closed, pop across to the anglers car park and a ranger will see to your needs. They tend to be in the workshop.

Season Permits

1 Premium Season

8 + C&R

2 + C&R

n/a

£1000.00

2 Standard Season

8 + C&R

6 + C&R

2 + C&R

180

£710.00

3 Economy Plus Season

4 + C&R

1 + C&R

£630.00

4 Economy Season

1 + C&R

£560.00

5 Starter Season

1 + C&R

£320.00

Notes

1–4. Fishery day limit plus catch & release. Valid from opening dates to 31 January

5 . Maximum 2 seasons following AWS course. No junior reduction. Valid 8 months pro rata

The Competition Calendar for 2021.

Fishing rules for our waters

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