Bewl Water Trout Fishery

Bewl Water

stillwater

Bewl Water is a fishing beat on the water at Bewl Water Trout Fishery. Day tickets from £27.50.

Pricing and season

Indicative prices only. This calendar does not show whether a beat is bookable or already booked out, and other prices may apply. Always confirm availability and the final price with the booking provider before you travel.

Price calendar

October 2026

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Day tickets

C&RBank, catch and release

18 Mar – 14 Feb

£28

per day

Fly fishing from the bank, sunrise to sunset. Every fish returned alive, barbless hooks only. Prices for the 2026 season. The same permit is sold for boat fishing. Boat hire is separate from the permit: £32.50 for one person and £50 for two or three. Any method boat tickets that include the boat, permits and parking are £70 (one angler), £125 (two) and £162.50 (three), with eight trout per person.

2 fish, then C&RBank, two trout

18 Mar – 14 Feb

£33

per day

Fly fishing from the bank. Two fish can be taken and any fish after that go back alive. The same permit is sold for boat fishing. Boat hire is separate from the permit: £32.50 for one person and £50 for two or three. Any method boat tickets that include the boat, permits and parking are £70 (one angler), £125 (two) and £162.50 (three), with eight trout per person.

8 fish, then C&RBank, eight trout

18 Mar – 14 Feb

£38

per day

Fly fishing from the bank. Eight fish can be taken and any fish after that go back alive. The same permit is sold for boat fishing. Boat hire is separate from the permit: £32.50 for one person and £50 for two or three. Any method boat tickets that include the boat, permits and parking are £70 (one angler), £125 (two) and £162.50 (three), with eight trout per person.

Season & syndicate rods

4 fishFly fishing season ticket 2026/27

18 Mar – 14 Feb

£800

per season

Valid 18 March 2026 to 14 February 2027. Includes the 4 fish permit, from the bank or a boat. Boat hire is extra. An Environment Agency rod licence is not included.

Fishing details

Bewl Water at a glance

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Water type: stillwater

Fishing methods

Fly Only

Any Method

Wading allowed

Bank fishing only

Double bank

Bewl Water is a large stocked reservoir of about 800 acres, fished for rainbow trout from the bank or from a boat. Bank fishing is fly only. From a boat any method is allowed, with up to three anglers in a boat of the 54 on the water, available from 9am. One boat is an accessible Wheelyboat.

The season for 2026 runs from 18 March 2026 to 14 February 2027. The fishery’s own seasonal guide describes buzzers and nymphs fished slowly in spring, dry flies from May, deeper fish in summer and blobs, boobies and cats whiskers in autumn. It names Chingley deep and the area near the Main Bowl as most productive in the summer months.

Bank tickets are £27.50 for catch and release, £32.50 for two trout and £37.50 for eight trout, with fish after the limit returned alive. A boat is booked on top of the permit: £32.50 for one person and £50 for two or three. A fly fishing season ticket is £800 and includes a four fish permit. Catch returns are requested.

Stocking and fish species

none stocking · Regularly stocked with rainbow trout, per the fishery.

Rainbow Trout

Rules and policies

Catch & release

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Season: 18 Mar to 14 Feb

Fishing rules for Bewl Water

From the bank, fly fishing only; from a boat any method, with a maximum of three anglers in a boat. Boat hire is separate from the permit and boats are for people aged 18 or over. Anyone under 18 must be with someone aged 18 or over, on the bank or in a boat, and cannot operate a boat. On a catch and release permit every fish is returned alive and only barbless hooks are allowed. Rangers may carry out bag checks. Catch returns are requested. You need a valid Environment Agency rod licence.

Where Bewl Water is

Exact location is hidden at the owner's request. at Bewl Water Trout Fishery.

Approximate location

The fishery and river

Fishery

Bewl Water Trout Fishery

£27.50 per rod 1 beat

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FAQ

Bewl Water FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Bewl Water, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Bewl Water at any one time?

The rod limit for Bewl Water is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference. Contact Bewl Water Trout Fishery directly if you need to confirm current availability.

02What species can I expect to catch on Bewl Water?

Bewl Water holds Rainbow Trout. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.

03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?

Wading arrangements for Bewl Water are listed on the beat page — contact the provider if you need to confirm before arriving.

04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?

No ghillie service is listed for Bewl Water at Bewl Water Trout Fishery — contact the provider directly if you'd like informal guidance on your first visit.

05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?

Parking details for Bewl Water are shown on the beat page, including a map pin where one is provided. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.

06What tackle should I bring?

Bewl Water is fished by fly_only and any. The fly recommendations section on the Bewl Water page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.

07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?

River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about Bewl Water at Bewl Water Trout Fishery — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.

08Are dogs allowed on the beat?

Dogs are not listed as permitted on Bewl Water. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the .