Rutland Water

fish for week 229 (season 35,751) returns 72(11,983)  rod average 3.18 (2.98)

Rutland Water is in incredible form - boat anglers are averaging five fish and bank fishing is picking up.  Amongst the local anglers and season ticket holders reporting plenty of fish were Paul Wild from Stamford with seven fish.  Jamie Weston (Exton) and Andrew took 11 fish, whilst John Wotherspoon from Stamford and Brian Flack of Orton Longueville, Peterborough, recorded twelve fish at the weekend.  From further afield, Roger Gibbons of Norfolk, fished mid week, taking seven cracking fish including a 4lb 2oz rainbow.   Fish are still feeding hard on daphnia with a few taking fry.

Bank anglers have begun to take fish when the strong westerly winds ease.  Oakham’s Peter de Kramer hooked four good rainbows from East Creek using a floating line and minkies.  He also had one or two other takes as well.  The best bank areas last weekend were either side of the Harbour Walls, followed by Whitwell, Normanton and Yellowstone.

Saturday 24 November is the inaugural match for the Donny Hampson Memorial Trophy.  This match is held in memory of Donny Hampson who died earlier this year.  Although Donny, aged 24, lived hundreds of miles away in Renfrewshire, Scotland, his favourite fishery was Rutland Water.  His parents, Anna and Donald, supported by friends and work colleagues, have organised this annual bank match in memory of Donny.  The match is open to everyone with fishing commencing at 9am.

Sunday 25 November is the final day for boat fishing.  To avoid disappointment please ensure that you have booked a boat before travelling.

best rainbow                           4lb 2oz taken by Roger Gibbons of Dereham, Norfolk, from a boat last Wednesday

best boat areas                      Sailing Club to the fishing Lodge, Yellowstone, Church Bay

best bank areas                     either side of Harbour walls, East Creek, Normanton Yellowstones, Old Hall

best methods                         bank – floating lines with black and green lures, minkies

boat – various sinking lines with Di3 the most popular.  Gold/silver sparklers, minkies, black/green lures, cats whisker

forthcoming events                tackle shop sale continues to Sunday 25 November

Beginners course 24 November

                                               Charity match for Donny Hampson Memorial Trophy Saturday 24 November.  All welcome – open to everyone

                                               Fur & Feather Sunday 2 December please call the fishing lodge on 01780 686441 to book

                                               Some boats will remain on the water until 25 November.  Please phone the fishing lodge to check for availability before making a journey

Grafham Water

fish for week 51 (season 20,383) returns 39 (5,774) rod average 1.3(3.53)

The fishing at Grafham Water has been excellent this week for both bank and boat anglers.  The majority of trout have been caught on fry imitations and small nymphs, mainly from the eastern end of the reservoir at a depth of 8 feet.

Boat anglers have had their best results from fishing Gaynes Cove or G buoy and the Willows on Di 3’s and 5’s with minkies, cats whiskers and diawl bachs.  Bank anglers have enjoyed their best sport by fishing Gaynes Cove and the south end of the dam with the occasional good session fishing the seat and sludge bank.

Pike anglers have had some good days fishing this week, mainly from fishing the north and dam towers.  Pike up to 17lb have been caught and Zander up to 13lb on jerk baits.

best rainbow                           4lb taken by Tim Hewitt of Ely

best boat areas                      Gaynes Cove, G buoy, Willows

best bank areas                     south dam, Gaynes Cove, Sludge bank

forthcoming events                tackle shop sale continues to Sunday 25 November

                                               Pike boat fishing with lures and dead sea fish over 18cm (excludes Lamprey) until 25 November.

                                               Western end of reservoir now out of bounds (see staff for details)

                                               Brown trout are now out of season and need to be returned to the water as soon as possible in good condition. 

Pitsford Water

fish for week 40 (season 15,761) returns 39 (5,557) rod average 1.0 (2.83)

Andy Brimley from Kempston, Bedford, and his father took 10 fish to their boat on Friday.  They fished just through the Causeway tunnel and used sinking lines and lures.

Pitsford Water's Fur and Feather is on Sunday 25 November. This is a great social occasion with well stocked festive hampers.  Call the fishing lodge now to book a place, telephone 01604 781350. 

best rainbow                           4lb plus taken by Mick Stevens of Kingsthorpe, Northampton

best boat areas                      main bowl, Northfield shore, Gorse, Gravels

best bank areas                     Northfield shore, Gorse and Gravels

forthcoming events                tackle shop sale continues to Sunday 25 November

                                               Pike - boat fishing with lures and dead sea fish over 18cm (excludes lamprey) 1 October – 25 November

Fur & Feather (bank) 25 November please call 01604 781350 to book

Ravensthorpe Reservoir

fish for week 62 (season 14,050) returns 22 (2,869) rod average 2.8(4.89)

Lures in black, white or orange are accounting for most fish.  One or two fish are falling to corixa and GRHE combinations.  Bank fishing is best at the Cton End.

best boat areas                      Coton end

best bank areas                     Coton end

forthcoming events               Pike - boat fishing with lures and dead sea fish over   

                                            18cm (excludes lamprey) continues to 25 November.