Anglian Water fisheries

14/08/2026

*Grafham Rudder match*

This coming Saturday is our Grafham water rudder match. With some nice fish holding deep in the basin it will be interesting to see comes out! To participate, book online:

https://anglianwaterparks.co.uk/course/booking/101/2026-08-15/book #

Fish with your partner on an 8 fish limit each (16 to the boat) in an attempt to bring the biggest weight to the scales. Entrants pay £5 in cash per person to the lodge as pools which goes into the prize pot, this is then distributed amongst the winners as prize money. 

13/08/2026

Update to fishery rules

On 1st September 2026 our updated fishery rules will come into effect. There are some significant changes in particular around the use of personal floatation devices so we would urge anglers to read the rules carefully. Our fishery teams are more than happy to answer any questions and queries regarding the rules.

You can access the new rules here:
https://anglianwaterparks.co.uk/sites/default/files/2026-08/AVHP-ALL-0134%20AVH%20Parks%20All%20Fishery%20Rules.pdf

12/08/2026

*Draycote stocking*

Yesterday we stocked 3000 Rainbows into Draycote water 🐟

Draycote is fishing to a very healthy rod average of 7 🎣

To book a boat and permit and get some fantastic summer sport, visit www.anglianwaterparks.co.uk

11/08/2026

*Low water at Pitsford*

With the low water levels and recent rain we are seeing areas of very soft sticky mud. Bank anglers are advised to wade with caution.

Please ensure you test the ground in front of you before wading out.

If in doubt please don't wade and fish an alternative spot.

In addition, due to the hot, still weather we have seen a blue green algae bloom in some areas of the reservoir. To keep safe if you come into contact with the water please wash your hands especially before eating or drinking

Keep safe and tight lines

04/08/2026

*Weather alert*

Tomorrow, Wednesday the 5th is looking like it may be over the windspeed limit for single person boats. A definitive decision will be made at each water on the morning, on a water by water basis.

AW fisheries team

04/08/2026

Rutland Water
Boat league (Week12)
It was the final result last week, Which saw 21 anglers go out, Netting 15 fish.
The top rod, was Paul Wild, (See image) Who netted five fish and with it clinching the top rod position over the 12 weeks of the event , Well done Paul!
Biggest fish recorded, Was a 4lb 2oz Rainbow , Caught by Andy Earland.

Shaun Jones did report two Big Browns 7lb+ & 6lb+plus Whilst spending his time in the North arm that night.

Anglian Water would like to thank everybody who turned up, In what is a very social, And very popular event, There was an excellent turn out off 237 rods throughout, Who Recorded 247 fish.

Final six placings are as follows ,

1st Paul Wild 79 points
2 Chris Evans 52
3 Andy Earland 49
4 Mick Connor 38
5 Frank Noon 24
6 Rich Crook & Frank Daly 17

02/08/2026

Here's a nice Rutland Brownie caught by Sean Jones, during a boat session last week.

During the summer it is not unusual to see some of the better fish coming out as anglers search the depths looking for fish holding in the cooler water.

Sean had a brace of fish during his session, with one over 6lb and the one pictured over 7lb. Good angling!

To book a boat or permit visit www.anglianwaterparks.co.uk

tight lines
AW team

01/08/2026

Draycote is fishing to a fantastic average of 8!

Lure patterns around the aerators is the best way to get some sport, as it is packed with Fry around there!

Photo submitted by Dennis Tidmarsh, taken during an action packed session earlier in the week.

to book visit www.anglianwaterparks.co.uk

31/07/2026

Grafham has started to pick up now, with boat anglers reporting that the fish are getting onto the killer shrimp along the north shore w**d beds. There's some big shrimp about as well!

The fish can be up in the water as well, with tip lines being a successful line choice.

Some anglers are still opting to fish deep using lure patterns searching for the bigger specimens, which is precisely what Simon Ashton did to catch this scale perfect stunner!

To book a boat or permit, visit www.anglianwaterparks.co.uk