Rutland Water
RutlandLE15 8TH
| Species | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rutland, East Midlands |
| Postcode | LE15 8TH |
| Day tickets | Trout day permits £28 (C&R) to £40 (8 fish), day boats £32; predator day permit £34 (2026) |
| Facilities | Day ticket · Boat hire · Tackle shop · Disabled access |
| Rod licence | Environment Agency rod licence required, £36.80/year for 2 rods in 2026, buy at gov.uk |
Data: GilledIt venue directory, July 2026. Confirm details with the fishery before travelling.
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Rutland Water is a 3,100 acre Anglian Water reservoir, the largest in England by surface area and rated by many as the premier trout fly fishery in Britain. Stocked rainbow and brown trout are fished from the bank and a large powered boat fleet, with the 2026 season running from 14 March to 31 January 2027: day permits are £28 for catch-and-release sport up to £40 for an eight-fish ticket, and day boats £32 (book ahead, walk-in boats carry a 10% surcharge). From autumn Rutland doubles as one of the country's top predator venues, with boat-only pike, zander and perch sessions on a £34 day permit. Permits, boats and tackle come from the fishing lodge; confirm prices with Anglian Water Parks before travelling.
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Trout fishing at Rutland Water
Rutland is stocked with rainbow and brown trout and is particularly well known for the quality of its brown trout. Fly fishing runs from both bank and boat across the reservoir's two long arms and main basin, and the fishery regularly hosts national and international competitions. The 2026 season runs from 14 March 2026 to 31 January 2027, and accompanied children fish free within the rules and limits of an adult's permit.
Predator fishing
Rutland's pike, zander and perch have made it one of Britain's best-regarded reservoir predator fisheries. Sessions are boat-only and phased through the back end of the year: fly fishing from 1 May, lure fishing from 1 September and sea deadbaits from 1 October, all running to 31 January. A predator day permit is £34, and a £420 season ticket covers predator fishing across Rutland, Grafham, Pitsford, Draycote and Hollowell.
Tickets, boats and prices
2026 day permits: £40 for eight fish plus catch and release, £34 for four fish, £34 senior (six fish) and £28 for the catch-and-release sporting ticket on barbless flies. Day boats are £32 (£25 half day), single-manned boats £20, sunset boats £17, and a wheelchair-accessible Wheelyboat is bookable by Blue Badge holders at £23. Everything books online through Anglian Water Parks; prices change season to season, so confirm before travelling.
Day tickets and booking at Rutland Water
Day tickets at Rutland Water: Trout day permits £28 (C&R) to £40 (8 fish), day boats £32; predator day permit £34 (2026). Check availability and book through the official website (opens in a new tab) before travelling.
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Rutland Water: frequently asked questions
Yes, Rutland Water is a fishing venue in Rutland (postcode LE15 8TH). Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
Yes, Rutland Water offers day tickets. Indicative prices: Trout day permits £28 (C&R) to £40 (8 fish), day boats £32; predator day permit £34 (2026). Always confirm current ticket prices and availability with the venue before travelling.
Rutland Water is stocked with Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Pike, Zander, Perch. Stocks vary by lake and season, so check with the fishery for the latest catch reports.
Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like Rutland Water. The licence is issued by the Environment Agency. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026, and juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.
Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.
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