Latest News and Information from Anglian Water Fishing

Week ending 25 November 2012

• Trout and pike anglers benefit from extended boat fishing
at Rutland Water
Boats available until 2 December – booking essential
at Grafham Water
Boats available until 16 December – booking essential

• Fur and Feather bank matches – a great way to win some fantastic prizes in time for Christmas
Rutland Water 2 December – 01780 686441
Grafham Water 9 December – 01480 810531

• Gifts galore at our lodges
Our tackle shops have an amazing range of tackle and outdoor clothing. If you are still looking for inspiration then Anglian Water gift vouchers make an ideal gift – redeemable for permits, tackle, clothing and courses at all of our fishing lodges and tackle shops.
(Check website for opening times or call lodges)

http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure

Rutland Water 01780 686441; Grafham Water 01480 810531;
Pitsford, Ravensthorpe & Hollowell 01604 781350,
Taverham Mills Fishery 01603 861014; Alton Water 01473 589105
Recreation Dept Anglian Water 01572 653021

Rutland Water
Recent strong winds have hampered boat fishing – but when conditions allow anglers have been rewarded with fish in many areas. Fish have been caught down the middle of the North Arm (Tower, Finches Bank), the main basin and Old Hall to Hambleton Wood, with fish again feeding on daphnia, shrimp and corixa in some areas, again very little fry in the fish despite the good numbers available.
Bank anglers have caught fish off the Fishing Lodge right hand wall, Normanton, Fantasy Island, the Finches to Armley Wood area and Whitwell Creek.
Predator fishing
Predator anglers had a few fish with around 30-40 Zander caught on Saturday alone. The best fish recorded weighed 12lb.

12 Boats will be available up to Sunday 2 December – please phone the fishing lodge to confirm – booking essential (01780 686441).

Predator anglers can take advantage of additional boats being available until 2 December – but booking is essential.

Please note the Brown trout season has ended – any Browns caught must be returned safely to the water immediately.
Winter restrictions started on 1 November – no boats past the sailing limits.

Forthcoming events
Pike fishing with lures and dead seafish over 18cm
Some boats now available to 2 December (limited boats available – booking essential).

Fur and Feather bank fishing competition Sunday 2 December. This is a popular match with a festive twist and seasonal prizes. Fishing 9am to 4pm (meet back at the lodge no later than 4.30pm).
You need to book in advance to take part in this event –
telephone 01780 686441.
Day permit £16 (match concession of 6 fish limit), plus £5 entry fee and a seasonal donation to the prize fund of wine, beer, chocolates etc. Season ticket holders contribute a prize and pay £5 entry fee.

Gift vouchers
With Christmas not far away Anglian Water gift vouchers make ideal presents – available in values of £10 and £20 they can be redeemed against goods in our shops or fishing and boat permits.

Lodge opening times
November 8am to 2pm
December 9am to 2pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

Grafham Water
Fish week 274 (season 23,008) Returns 65 (6,315) Rod average 4.21 (3.64)
Anglers are making the most of a good season at Grafham with a current rod average of 4.21 with 50% of the trout caught weighing over 3lb.

Bank anglers have had good sport with the Stumps, Hill Farm, Pylon Point, lodge frontage, the Seat and Sludge Bank all giving the anglers consistent fishing. Best bank methods have been floating lines fished very slowly with shrimp patterns, GRHE, diawl bachs, minkies and black and green lures.

Boat anglers have also enjoyed a good week with the most popular methods being floating lines with shrimp patterns, GRHE, crunchers, minkies, cats whiskers and black and green lures. The most productive areas for boat anglers this week have been Stumps, Hill Farm, Pig Bay, G Buoy, Sailing Club Bay and the Sludge Bank.

Latest news for boat anglers
The boat fishing season at Grafham has now been extended to Sunday 16 December – subject to weather conditions. Boat numbers will be limited so please call the lodge on 01480 810531 to check for availability. The fishing lodge will be closed on Monday and Tuesday during December so in this instance please call the wardens on 07801 674683. Booking is essential.

Best Rainbow 5lb 8oz taken by Barry Jones of Northampton.

Best boat areas Seat, Sludge Bank, Sailing Club Bay, Stumps, Hill
Farm, Pig Bay, G Buoy.

Best bank areas Seat, Pylon Point, Mander Car Park frontage, The
Stumps, Hill Farm, Sludge Bank.

Best methods See report.

Please note the Brown trout season has ended – any Browns caught must be returned safely to the water. Since 1 November the western end of the reservoir has been out of bounds for all fishing (bank and boat). Please see wardens or shop staff if you are unsure of the restrictions.

Forthcoming events
Grafham Water Fur and Feather (bank) 9 December

Gift vouchers
It’s that time of year with Christmas not far away Anglian Water gift vouchers make ideal presents – available in values of £10 and £20 they can be redeemed against goods in our shops or fishing and boat permits.
Lodge opening times
November 8am to 2pm
December 9am to 2pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays)