River Gwash · Rutland
River Gwash, Guash Fishing Club water
Club members only Season 1 Apr to 29 Oct
Club members only
Members can sign a guest in, so an introduction is the usual way on.
About River Gwash, Guash Fishing Club water
This is the Gwash water of Guash Fishing Club: about nine miles of a small limestone trout stream that flows out of Rutland Water, through Great Casterton and Ryhall, to join the Welland north of Stamford. The club splits it into a number of joined beats. It does not say where each begins and ends, so the position shown is approximate.
Brown trout are the main fish, with grayling as well. The club stopped stocking trout in 2002 and the fish are wild, free rising and can grow to three pounds. The flow is steady, because the river is regulated at the Rutland Water dam. It is stalking water, with short rods, light lines and small flies, and the banks have trees and bushes to catch the fly. Everything is fished from the bank, and the club keeps a river keeper to maintain the popular beats.
You fish it as a member. Membership is limited to 130, applications are taken each January, there is a short waiting list, and the joining fee is £240 with a £200 annual subscription.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Wading
- Wading allowed
How to book
Club and membership details
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Membership
Members fish on their membership. Applications and the waiting list go through the membership secretary.
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Fishing details
- Water type
- Limestone
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Gwash, Guash Fishing Club water
Members only. Members fish for trout from 1 April to 29 October, or as the Environment Agency byelaws allow, and need a current Environment Agency rod licence. Fishing is suspended when the water reaches 19 degrees centigrade on the Gwash or the Welland. Artificial fly only, except in the places and at the times set out in the club rules; in the close season members fly fish for grayling on the Gwash. Barbless or crushed barb hooks only. No dogs. Wading is allowed from 16 June to the end of the season, at your own risk. No trout under 9 inches may be killed and no more than one brace in a week. Every member records all brown and sea trout caught, including nil returns, on Clubmate. A member may take guests, who must be accompanied by the member.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Gwash.
Conditions on the River Gwash
The river
The River Gwash is a tributary of the River Welland, about 24 miles long, flowing through Leicestershire, Rutland and Lincolnshire. It rises just outside Knossington in Leicestershire, near the…
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FAQ
River Gwash, Guash Fishing Club water FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Gwash, Guash Fishing Club water, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Gwash, Guash Fishing Club water at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Gwash, Guash Fishing Club water?
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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