Rutland Brown And Rainbow Trout Fishing

Trout fishing for rainbow and brown trout (fly only) starts on the 1st of March 2007 and finishes on the 30th of November 2007 on most waters.  Only a handfull of larger waters  stay open until December the 31st, Rainbow Trout only, and there are a few smaller waters that open all the year round.

Typical itinerary for a coaching day


Meet at the venue

 The day starts at nine o’clock with tea or coffee, followed by an hour in the classroom to talk about fly rods and lines and the basics of fly fishing. Then outside for some casting instruction (this takes around an hour). Back to the classroom for refreshments and more instruction on knots, flies and health and safety when fly fishing, then back outside once more for some casting practice.

Lunch.

After lunch, out onto the lake in a boat to try to put into practice what you have been taught in the morning session, and hopefully catch a trout or two.

If  the weather conditions are so bad that the boats cannot go out, then bank fishing is the only option.

At around five we head back to the lodge to discuss the day’s progress and gut the fish that you have caught.

The day with us is full of fun, so if you do NOT want to enjoy yourselves then do NOT book a day with us.

We can only take groups of up to six persons at any one time for the above.


We are sorry we cannot take anyone under the age of twelve. The parents or guardians of young anglers under the age of sixteen must give in writing their permission for the child to attend these sessions.

Eye protection,  safty or Sun glasses must be worn at all times when casting with or without a fly on the end of the line.

Glasses, Hats and waterproof clothing must be brought to every session. On sunny days sun cream is also a must have.

A deposit off 50% must be paid in advance at least two weeks before the day’s tuition.

Larger groups can be catered for but we must have at least two months notice for this and a deposit of 50% in advance at least two weeks before the day.



If you just require our services for a days guiding.

We meet at the fishing lodge (At any of the fisheries you wish to fish) at around eight in the morning; this gives us time for some casting practice to iron out any faults that you may have.

 life jackets must be worn at all time when out on the water..

. Then out for a fun days fly fishing.

Depending on conditions the Guide will pick which method he thinks suitable.

Fishing will finish at around five in the evening, if you wish to fish into the evening with or without the guide this can be arranged.

When booking a days guiding with us, six weeks notice must be given and a 50% deposit must be paid in advance.


The price you pay is the only price. No hidden charges.

Our policy is to give you a fun day out, and hopfully you will have gained some knowledge in  the art of fly fishing for trout.



After November 1st all boats are taken off the waters, and bank fishing is the only option that is available.

The boats at most waters can take up to three persons (one ghillie and two anglers). the price you pay covers the boat,permit, ghillie and rod hire for the day, if needed.

Anglers who require fishing tackle need not worry as we can supply all the fishing tackle you need for your day with us at no extra cost. Fishing Permits can also be arranged. A current rod licence is required and also can be arranged.

Travel arrangements, we can pick you up from your hotel or b+b and take you back after your days fishing with us. Time and distance being the factor, and at extra cost.

The price you pay is per person, per day and  covers the boat and permit for that day.
( This years prices for fishing the lakes and reservoirs have not filltered through yet, so there may be a small increase in the price you pay)

Hotel or b+b prices are not included in the price of the fishing.  

Rutland Brown And Rainbow Trout Fishing - We are an independent gillie service for game fishing enthusiasts from the complete beginner to the more experienced angler.

Offering our advice and sharing knowledge of local lakes and reservoirs in the Midlands - Rutland Water, Grafham Water, Eyebrook, Draycot Water and many other locations with fully quallifid leval 2 instructors.

We are based in the heart of England, Rutland, the smallest county in England.

One and a half hours from London with good rail and road links.

Fishing for Brown and Rainbow Trout can be so daunting when fishing a water for the first time, for example, Rutland Water set in twenty six miles of shore line  with its main basin and two arms, north and south, it's very hard to pick the right place to fish. but if you have somone who has fished the water for the last 28 years in your boat you might just have the edge on somone who has not. Take a look at the photo's and see the smiles on the faces of the anglers who have caught those fighting doubled figured Browns and Rainbows from some of our top waters in and around the Midlands.

Ziggy wins top Ghillie award for Rutland Water 2006.

Accommodation can be arranged to suit all price ranges from bed and breakfast to first class Country House Hotels.

1st April 2007 untill 31st december 2007
We are now taking booking for 2007.

Book Now - "What the guide charges, is what you will pay and nothing extra. No middleman fees ~ book direct or contact the guide today!"
John Openshaw ~ President, WadersOn.com

We need you to make your booking at least six weeks before you arrive so we can make sure that there are boats and accommodation  available at the venue you wish to fish.