Are day tickets available at Rutland Water?

Rutland Water is listed as offering day ticket fishing. Always check the official venue information before travelling, as prices, booking requirements and availability can change.

What species can I catch at Rutland Water?

Rutland Water is listed with species including Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Pike, Zander, Perch, Fly fishing, Predator. Stock and catch reports can change, so check the latest venue information before fishing.

Where is Rutland Water?

Rutland Water is listed in Empingham, Rutland, East Midlands. Check the venue address, postcode and official directions before travelling.

Are there other fishing lakes near Empingham?

Yes. Use the county, region and nearby lake links on this page to compare other fishing lakes before travelling.

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Rutland Water

Rutland Water is an internationally recognised trout fly fishery offering bank and boat fishing, alongside seasonal predator fishing for pike, perch and zander.

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About Rutland Water

Rutland Water is predominantly managed as a trout fly-fishing venue, with day and season tickets available for both bank and boat anglers. Brown and rainbow trout are the main quarry, and the reservoir also opens for seasonal predator fishing for pike, perch and zander. Facilities at the Normanton fishing lodge include permit sales, tackle supplies, boat hire and a cafe. Fishing courses and competitions are also hosted during the season.

Region: East Midlands
County: Rutland
Town or area: Empingham
Species: Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Pike, Zander, Perch, Fly fishing, Predator
Access: Day ticket, Season ticket, Bank fishing, Boat fishing, Seasonal predator fishing
Facilities: Parking, Fishing lodge, Tackle shop, Boat hire, Toilets, Cafe, Visitor facilities

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Fishing weather

3-day weather for Rutland Water

Forecast for Oakham. Check again before travelling as conditions can change.

Today 3 Oct

Overcast

18°C 11°C low

11% Chance of rain

12 mph Max wind

Tomorrow 4 Oct

Overcast

19°C 9°C low

7% Chance of rain

9 mph Max wind

Monday 5 Oct

Sunny

22°C 12°C low

19% Chance of rain

14 mph Max wind

Weather data provided by WeatherAPI.com

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Rutland Water venue rules

Trout may only be targeted using fly-fishing methods at Rutland Water. The published 2026 trout season runs from 14 March 2026 to 31 January 2027, with bank and boat permits available. Trout and predator fishing cannot be combined from the same boat, and every angler must follow the permit limits, fishery rules and boat-safety requirements.

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