Rutland Water opens this Friday 21 March
Independence Day Trophy for the best fish

History will be made at Rutland Water this Good Friday 21 March with the earliest ever start to the trout fishing season on Europe’s largest man-made reservoir. Anglers fishing on opening day compete for the Independence Day Trophy for the best fish.  The rod average on Opening Day in 2007 was a stupendous 6.16 and prospects look good for 2008.

For anglers who are less abled who enjoy boat fishing at Rutland Water we have great news. JM Coulam Boat Builders have teamed up with the Wheelyboat Trust to design and produce a new style boat that will revolutionise fishing for the less abled fisherman.  Jon Marshall, Anglian Water Fisheries Manager says “This boat is the first of seven that are on order and we are very pleased to be working in conjunction with Jim Coulam to produce the first new model.  It is an exciting new design that will give wheelchair users the same excellent handling and drifting characteristics as our existing boats.  Some of the features include an hydraulic lifting platform that enables the wheelchair user to board the boat from the pontoon, it also has an electric start outboard engine”.  We will bring you news of the new boat when it is launched in the next few weeks.

In 2008 we are introducing a course specifically tailored for Beginners taking up boat fishing.   Boat Fishing for Beginners, maximum of 2 anglers £80pp, Friday 11 April, Friday 13 June.

With safety in mind Anglian Water offers anglers the opportunity to gain a level 1 RYA boat handling certificate.  This boat handling course is specifically aimed at anglers and is heavily discounted at £60.  On qualifying you will be entitled to a £1 saving on boat hire for the next two years.

Anglian Water’s Beginners courses are very popular and we have nearly 40 dates for Beginners courses at Rutland Water this year. 

forthcoming events 21 March  Independence Day Trophy
 6 April  Alan West Memorial match
 12 April Anglian Water Spring Rudder Match
 20 April Lexus European Individual Qualifier 01761 490367
 21 April Lexus European Team Qualifier
   01761 490367
 beginners courses 26 March, 6,13,20 & 27 April, 3,9,11,17 & 24 May and other dates throughout the season
 boat fishing for beginners 11 April, 13 June
For all courses and boat hire at Rutland Water booking is essential.  Please call 01780 686441.