Grafham Water
CambridgeshirePE28 0BU
| Species | |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridgeshire, East of England |
| Postcode | PE28 0BU |
| Day tickets | Trout day permits £28-£40, day boats £32 (2026) |
| Facilities | Day ticket · Boat hire · Tackle shop · Café |
| 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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Grafham Water is a 1,550 acre Anglian Water reservoir in Cambridgeshire, the third largest in England by surface area and one of the country's best-known trout and predator fisheries. Rainbow and brown trout are fished fly-only from bank and boat, with the 2026 season running from 7 March to 31 January 2027 and day permits from £28 for catch-and-release sport to £40 for an eight-fish ticket; day boats are £32. In autumn and winter, boat-only predator sessions target the specimen pike, zander and perch Grafham is famous for, all three species must be returned alive under fishery rules. A lodge with tackle shop and café serves the fishery; book boats ahead and confirm prices with Anglian Water Parks before travelling.
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Day tickets and booking at Grafham Water
Day tickets at Grafham Water: Trout day permits £28-£40, day boats £32 (2026). Check availability and book through the official website (opens in a new tab) before travelling.
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Grafham Water Fishing Lodge
1.0 km away · Perry, Cambridgeshire · PE28 0DW
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barbel; bream; carp; chub; perch; pike; roach; tench; zander
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Ornamental Lake
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Grafham Water: frequently asked questions
Yes, Grafham Water is a fishing venue in Cambridgeshire (postcode PE28 0BU). Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
Yes, Grafham Water offers day tickets. Indicative prices: Trout day permits £28-£40, day boats £32 (2026). Always confirm current ticket prices and availability with the venue before travelling.
Grafham 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 Grafham 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.
Plan your visit to Grafham Water
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