Witcombe Waters

Witcombe Reservoirs

stillwater

Witcombe Reservoirs is a fishing beat on the water at Witcombe Waters. Day tickets from £20.

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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3 fishDay Ticket, 3 Fish

28 Feb – 31 Dec

£28

per day

Fishing runs from eight in the morning until one hour before sunset. Every fish caught must be kept, there is no catch and release here. Boat hire is £6 a boat, in season. Student and junior tickets are available, ask by phone.

2 fishEvening Ticket, 2 Fish

28 Feb – 31 Dec

£20

per evening

From the afternoon until one hour before sunset. Every fish caught must be kept, there is no catch and release here. Boat hire is £6 a boat, in season. Student and junior tickets are available, ask by phone.

Fishing details

Witcombe Reservoirs at a glance

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Water type: stillwater

Fishing methods

Fly Only

Wading allowed

Bank fishing only

Double bank

Witcombe Reservoirs are the three waters of Witcombe Waters, the trout fishery on the Witcombe Estate at Great Witcombe, below the Cotswold escarpment. They are regularly stocked with rainbow trout and fished fly only, from the bank or from a boat in season.

Every fish caught must be kept, there is no catch and release. A day ticket takes three fish for £28, from 8am until an hour before sunset, and an evening ticket takes two fish for £20. Boat hire is £6 a boat. No booking is needed. Student and junior tickets are sold too, call for prices, and syndicate season tickets are available on request.

Dogs are not allowed, and spinners are not permitted.

Stocking and fish species

moderate stocking · Regularly stocked with rainbow trout.

Rainbow Trout

Rules and policies

Catch & release

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Fishing rules for Witcombe Reservoirs

Trout fly fishing only, no spinning. Every fish caught must be kept, there is no catch and release. Dogs are not allowed on the fishery. Sign in at the fishing office on arrival and sign out with your catch. Card and cash payment only, no cheques.

Amenities

boat hire

Where Witcombe Reservoirs is

The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.

51.83229, -2.13940

The fishery and river

Fishery

Witcombe Waters

from £20 for 2 fish 1 beat

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FAQ

Witcombe Reservoirs FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Witcombe Reservoirs, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Witcombe Reservoirs at any one time?

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

02What species can I expect to catch on Witcombe Reservoirs?

Witcombe Reservoirs holds Rainbow Trout. The beat is moderate-stocked to supplement the wild fish — see the Stocking section on the page for details.

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

Wading arrangements for Witcombe Reservoirs 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 Witcombe Reservoirs at Witcombe Waters — 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 Witcombe Reservoirs 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?

Witcombe Reservoirs is fished by fly_only. The fly recommendations section on the Witcombe Reservoirs 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 Witcombe Reservoirs at Witcombe Waters — 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 Witcombe Reservoirs. 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 .