The new season is fast approaching with Ravensthorpe Reservoir being the first of our trout fisheries to open on 1 March.

If you can’t wait that long then we have Pike angling at Ravensthorpe 16-24 February. Boats are mainly available mid week. If you would like to book a boat then please call either Rutland Water Lodge on 01780 686441 or Ravensthorpe (16 February onwards) on 01604 770875.

Please find below New Season Preview with our opening dates and information on our Open House at Grafham Water 23 February.

Opening dates
Ravensthorpe Friday 1 March (01604 770875)
Pitsford Water Friday 8 March (01604 781350)
Grafham Water Friday 15 March (01480 810531)
Rutland Water Friday 29 March (01780 686441)

Tackle shop opening times
Rutland and Grafham
Wednesday – Sunday 10am to 3pm February;
9am to 3pm March until fishery opens then 7 days a week 8am to 5pm.
Pitsford
Opens 23 February, 7 days a week 10am to 3pm until 8 March then 8am to 5pm.
Open House at Grafham Water
Saturday 23 February

Come and meet Anglian Water’s fisheries team from 10am to 3pm. Talk to the representatives from Hardy Greys, Snowbee and Wychwood/Leeda about their new ranges. Buff Headwear will also be attending. Season permits will be available and it’s a good opportunity to talk about the season, get some help with casting techniques and see the latest fly tying techniques.

The draw from last year’s season ticket catch returns will be held and the winning ticket will receive a Gold permit. Remember to enter your catch returns promptly to help us manage the fisheries.

New boats at Grafham Water
We will gradually be replacing the Grafham Water fleet with the larger 16ft Coulam boats. You will see the first of the Rutland Water style boats arriving at Grafham in 2013.

Spread the cost of a season ticket

Spread the cost of the Anglian Water Four Water season ticket. This year we are going to offer a four stage payment using a new electronic system. Anglers will be able to sign up for this at the tackle shop when they go in to purchase a Four Water season ticket. If this trial is successful we hope to broaden the payment option in 2014.

There has been a minimal increase in the price of season tickets and boat prices have been held at 2012 rates.

Season permits
Season tickets will be available to purchase from the lodges from Saturday 23 February, with a wide range of options and the fantastic flexibility to fish all four of our fisheries.

Gold £790 the ultimate ticket – 300 days of fishing freedom. Valid every day from opening day to 31 December.

Silver £615 great value for the frequent angler catching up to 300 fish in the season and valid to 31 December.

Blue £485 catch & release with a bit extra. For anglers who prefer catch and release most of the time plus an increase in nominated days to 10 with a full bag limit.

Green £515 value for money starting at £515 for 8 months or an additional £45 to fish for 10 months.

Economy £390 for those with less time to fish – choose to fish any 8 months.
Starter £230 for anglers who have completed one of our day beginners courses (limited to 2 seasons) – choose to fish any 8 months.

Super savings continue with season permits
• Loyalty discounts when you renew or upgrade.
• Multi stage payment option with card payments.
• Guest tickets with every season permit.
• July and August season permit holders mid-week boat hire £20 at all four fisheries, £14.50 for single man (except for third party events).
• Juniors under 18 can purchase permits at 50% (excluding Beginner & Starter permit).
• Half day boats from 12.00 hours exclusive to season permit holders (subject to availability).
• Gate keys to get you closer to the water.
• 21st boat hired free of charge.
• 10% Discount on tackle purchased from our tackle shops.
• Senior Citizens can hire a boat every Tuesday throughout the season for only £18 at all four fisheries.
• Juniors under 18 can fish for free if fishing with a full permit holder, sharing the catch limit.