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Rutland Water

Country: United Kingdom

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Type: Reservoir

Location size
Reservoir: 1255 ha

Distance from
East Middlands: 64 km
Birmingham: 104 km
London: 157 km

Rutland Water is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in Europe and is located in Rutland, England’s smallest county.

Set in 3,100 acres of countryside, Rutland Water is arguably the premier trout fishing venue in the United Kingdom. Rutland Water is a mecca for anglers and anyone can have a go. Trout grow to 15 pounds and huge pike are also caught. Fly-fishing tuition, tackle and motor-boat hire are available at the well equipped Lodge.

Rutland Water is arguably the premier trout fishing venue in the United Kingdom.

Geography

At around 3,500 acres, and with 26 miles of shoreline, Rutland Water is regarded as one of the best stillwater trout fisheries in Europe.

Set in very scenic rolling countryside, it is stocked annually with over 80,000 Trout and fly hatches are often very prolific. Another attraction of Rutland Water is the possibility of seeing Ospreys while you are fishing.

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Species

Rainbow trouts are in excellent condition. Sixty five per cent of trout caught weigh in at two pounds and trout grow to fifteen pounds.

The fishery records at Rutland Water are unique, with a modest 14lb 4oz for Rainbow Trout and surpassed by a massive 14lb 12 oz for the biggest Brown Trout ever caught at Rutland Water. Huge pike and zander are also caught.

How To Fish

This venue is often busy during the open season from April to December. Despite the vast size insect life is plentiful, and popular flies include Buzzer, Sedge, Daddies, Hawthorn and other imitative patterns.

The depth of this fishery means that Boobies, Blobs and Dabblers are also very effective.

Practical Info

For more information about Rutland Water or to find out more about fly fishing in the area call +44(0)1780 686441 (Rutland Water - The Fishing Lodge)

Rutland Water Fly Fishers
www.rwff.org.uk
Anglian Water Website
Rutland Water | Anglian Water Parks
Discover Rutland (Local Bed & Breakfast Accommodation is listed on
www.discover-rutland.co.uk