Cambridgeshire
Grafham Water Reservoir
£28 today Season 7 Mar to 31 Jan
Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
Stillwater
Boat fishing available.
Bag limit of 8
You may take up to 8 fish. Check the rules below.
About Grafham Water Reservoir
Grafham Water is fished as one water, from both bank and boat, for stocked rainbow and brown trout. The 2026 season runs from 7 March 2026 to 31 January 2027.
Anglian Water Parks plan to stock 40,000 rainbow and brown trout into Grafham Water in 2026, at regular intervals from February. Parts of the shoreline are closed to bank fishing, and the anglers’ map marks them: some all year, some from 1 November to 31 March, a closed area at the west end of the water in winter, and restrictions on fishing from the dam. It also marks areas where there is no anchoring and no boat fishing. The Fishing Lodge is on the south shore, near Perry.
Boats can be hired by the day for £32, by the half day for £25, as a single-manned day boat for £20 or half day for £17, and after 6pm for £17. A wheelyboat is available to Blue Badge holders at £23. There is a 10% surcharge on boats that are not booked in advance, and evening boats can only be booked on the day, subject to availability. Accompanied children can fish free within the rules and limits of the adult permit, with age and wind speed limits on boat fishing.
Day permits cover eight fish plus catch and release at £40, or four fish plus catch and release at £34, with a senior citizen permit at the four fish price allowing six fish. A zero-kill sporting permit at £28 is fished on barbless flies. Season permits are sold in four grades, from the Sporting permit at £720 up to Gold at £1,330, as four water tickets. All brown trout must be returned alive.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Wading
- Wading allowed
Pricing and season
Indicative prices. They don't show whether a day is still free and other rates may apply, so confirm availability and the final price with whoever you book through before you travel.
Tickets
Day tickets
- Day permit, eight fish plus catch and release 8 fish, then C&R · 7 Mar to 31 Jan
- £40 per day
- Day permit, four fish plus catch and release 4 fish, then C&R · 7 Mar to 31 Jan A senior citizen permit at the same price allows six fish plus catch and release.
- £34 per day
- Sporting permit, no fish kept C&R · 7 Mar to 31 Jan Barbless flies only.
- £28 per day
Season and syndicate rods
- Gold season permit 500 fish · 7 Mar to 31 Jan Up to 8 fish plus catch and release a visit from boat or bank, and up to 500 fish across the season. A passport style photo is needed to buy a season permit. Season permits run from the opening of the season to 31 January, allow unlimited visits and are sold as four water tickets.
- £1330 per season
- Silver season permit 180 fish · 7 Mar to 31 Jan Up to 8 fish plus catch and release a visit from a boat and 6 plus catch and release from the bank, and up to 180 fish across the season. A passport style photo is needed to buy a season permit. Season permits run from the opening of the season to 31 January, allow unlimited visits and are sold as four water tickets.
- £910 per season
- Bronze season permit 65 fish · 7 Mar to 31 Jan Up to 4 fish plus catch and release a visit, and up to 65 fish across the season. A passport style photo is needed to buy a season permit. Season permits run from the opening of the season to 31 January, allow unlimited visits and are sold as four water tickets.
- £820 per season
- Sporting season permit C&R · 7 Mar to 31 Jan Catch and release only, no fish kept. A passport style photo is needed to buy a season permit. Season permits run from the opening of the season to 31 January, allow unlimited visits and are sold as four water tickets.
- £720 per season
Day tickets and booking
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Tuition · Day tickets
Permits and boats are sold by Anglian Water Parks, online and from the fishing lodge tackle shop.
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Prices by date
Fishing details
- Water type
- Stillwater
- Lake
- 1
- Boat fishing
- Available
Stocking and fish species
moderate stocking · Anglian Water Parks plan to stock 40,000 rainbow and brown trout into Grafham Water in 2026, at regular intervals from February, rainbows mostly at 750 grams and 900 grams and browns at 750 grams. All brown trout are no kill.
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Grafham Water Reservoir
Fly fishing only, with a natural or artificial fly except on specified days, from the bank or a boat. One rod and one reel per permit, no more than four hook points and no treble hooks. All brown trout caught must be returned alive. An angler who reaches the bag limit must stop fishing, carry on catch and release or buy another permit. Catch and release fishing is with barbless or de-barbed hooks, with no doubles or trebles and no trolling or side oar fishing. Complete an online catch return after fishing. A valid permit and an Environment Agency rod licence are needed before you start, and permits cannot be transferred. Wading must not go above thigh height and is not allowed along the face of any dam. Float tubes are not permitted. No overnight fishing. Boat anglers must wear the fishery lifejacket, must not wear waders in the boat, must stay at least 50 metres from bank anglers and must not fish or troll with the engine running. An angler must be 18 or over to hire a boat.
Amenities
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. at Grafham Water.
The fishery
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FAQ
Grafham Water Reservoir FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Grafham Water Reservoir, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Grafham Water Reservoir at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Grafham Water Reservoir?
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
06What tackle should I bring?
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
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