Fish conservationists are raising a glass at the news that young salmon have been spotted at the River Derwent at Shortley Bridge for the first time since King Goerge I banned the then Prince of Wales from the Royal household in 1717 over a row at a christening. And not just one either – over […]
Young salmon found at River Derwent spot for first time in 300 years…
Bob Collins breaks Pitsford Water’s long standing brown trout record with a 15lb 8oz beauty
Long standing Pitsford Water season ticket holder Bob Collins has beaten the Anglian Water trout fishery’s brown trout record with this stunning 15lb 8oz fish. Bob, who has fished the venue since the early 1970s, caught the fish while bank fishing using a size 12 Dunkeld, ironically fishing a spot known as ‘No Fish Point’. […]
Anglian Water Fishing Report October 3rd, 2017: Pitsford Water brown trout record beaten with 15lb 8oz fish to bank angler
Pitsford Brown trout record smashed Bob Collins lands massive Brown of 15lb 8oz from Pitsford bank – awaiting pictures • Spotlight on Rutland Water for the Anglian Water Airflo InternationalFull story and results next week 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 […]
Anglian Water Trout Fishing Sept 24th, 2017: Run up to Airflow International at Rutland Water
Local stars shine ahead of Anglian Water Airflo International final at Rutland Water The most prestigious match of the season will be fished next week; in the meantime there have been personal bests for Graham Hayward (8lb 7oz Brown) and Toff Crowther (8lb 8oz Brown) • Top sport across all of our waters www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure Rutland […]
Anglian Water Trout Fishing August 22nd, 2017: Stunning eight fish bag from Grafham Water
• Steve’s stunning week at Grafham Steve Battle’s 8 fish bag exceeds 34lb and includes the best Brown at 5lb 3oz and the best Rainbow at 5lb 1oz • Superb 5lb 4 1/8oz Rainbow is best of the week at Rutland – Martin Hearth takes the best fish • Pitsford Water in excellent formBest Brown of […]
Anglian Water trout fishing July 31st, 2017: Lots of big brown trout showing at Rutland Water
Week ending 30 July 2017 Nail biting finish at Grafham Water in Anglian Water Airflo International Midlands final With just one ounce separating third and fourth placed teams the Renegades made it through to the International final at Rutland with Draycote Rio Masters taking fourth place Numerous Brown trout nudging the 6lb mark at […]
Anglian Water trout news July 25th: Grafham Water in great summer form
• Fantastic summer sport Grafham rod average 5.3 6lb Rainbow at Ravensthorpe Plenty of big Pike at Pitsford • Summer offers across all of our trout fisheries Extra senior day launching this summer! Great news for our senior anglers, in addition to our popular ‘Senior Tuesday’ we are now adding a ‘Senior Thursday’ for the […]
Anglian Water Trout Fishing: Rutland celebrates 40 years at the top
Remarkable Rutland Water – celebrating 40 years of fishing at this top venueQuality fish and birthday surprises mark the big day Summer offers across all of our trout fisheries Extra senior day launching this summer! Great news for our senior anglers, in addition to our popular ‘Senior Tuesday’ we are now adding a ‘Senior Thursday’ […]
Anglian Water Trout Fishing July 10th: Great fly fishing at Grafham Water
Latest news and reports from Anglian Water’s Trout Reservoirs Extra senior day launching this summer! Great news for our senior anglers, In addition to our popular ‘Senior Tuesday’ we are now adding a ‘Senior Thursday’ for the rest of the season. On these days anglers over 65 can take a 2 man boat for £19 […]
Latest News and Information from Rutland, Grafham, Pitsford and Ravensthorpe Reservoirs, July 2nd 2017
Special summer offers across all of our trout fisheries Enjoy the last hours of the day from the bank or a boat this Summer! Sunset Boat £10 Sunset Permit (1 fish + c + r ) £10 Offer available from 4.30pm. Permits available at lodges between 4 and 5pm and from the […]
Anglian Water Trout Fishing News June 27th, 2017
Week ending 25 June 2017Week ending 25 June 2017 • Rutland’s 40th anniversary 15 & 16 July Highlights of this special weekend include• Boat and bank permits £10 (2 fish C&R)• Day boats £15 (8am to 5pm)• Win a 2018 Gold Season Ticket in our 40 tagged fish competition.Also on Saturday only• ‘Have a go’ […]
Anglian Water Trout Fishing June 13th, 2017
Devon duo make it 40 in a row to coincide with Rutland’s 40th anniversary John Glanfield and Richard Powlesland enjoy their annual visit as Rutland Water celebrates forty years of fishing Popular evening boat leagues at Rutland and Grafham on Tuesdays and Ravensthorpe on Thursdays www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure Rutland Water 01780 686441; Grafham Water […]
Anglian Water Fisheries News June 6th 2017
Latest News and Information from Anglian Water Fisheries Week ending 4 June 2017 • Rutland Water’s best Rainbow and best Brown of the week tip the scales at 6lb plus • Popular evening boat leagues at Rutland and Grafham on Tuesdays and Ravensthorpe on Thursdays www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure Rutland Water 01780 686441; Grafham Water 01480 810531; Pitsford, […]
Prince Charles: ‘Our greatest concern is that today a very small proportion of salmon smolts leaving their rivers return as adult salmon.’
— Atlantic Salmon Trust announces study during 50th anniversary celebrations — — Prince Charles and King Harald of Norway attend anniversary dinner — — Hardy’s reel sells for £55,000 during fundraising auction, believed to be world-record — The Atlantic Salmon Trust is hoping to reverse a century of decline in wild salmon numbers by announcing […]
Anglian Water Fisheries News: Ravensthorpe Reservoir rainbows to double figures
Latest News and Information from Anglian Water Fisheries Week ending 14 May 2017 • Popular Tuesday evening boat leagues Rutland 9 May Grafham 16 May • Top four Rainbows at Ravensthorpe range from 9lb to 11lb www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure Rutland Water 01780 686441; Grafham Water 01480 810531; Pitsford, Ravensthorpe & Hollowell 01604 781350, Taverham Mills Fishery 01603 […]
