Fishing events
We hold a range of fishing activities and lessons for both beginners and experienced anglers.
Coarse fishing at Sutton Bingham
We are offering a rare opportunity to coarse fish at our Sutton Bingham Reservoir, which has traditionally always been a trout fishery. During a session, you can catch and release as many coarse fish as you want!
Dates and times
The sessions will take place from Saturday 7 September to Friday 20 December.
There are both day tickets (from 8 am) and evening tickets (from 3pm) available.
Prices
Day tickets
- One rod – £9 to £10.50
- Two rods – £10.50 to £13
Evening tickets
- One rod – £9
- Two rods – £10.50
Download the map of the swim locations.
Carp on the fly
Try your hand at fly fishing for carp and experiment with margin and deeper-water fishing using natural imitations and floating bread flies. Make sure you are prepared for explosive runs in shallow water and long slow fights in deeper areas.
Date, time and location
This exciting alternative to trout fishing will run from Monday 17 June to Sunday 13 October at our Sutton Bingham Reservoir. Both day and evening sessions are available.
Prices
All prices include a two trout bag limit plus, catch and release on carp all day.
- Beginner tickets – £10
- Concession tickets – £17.50
Normal boat fees apply.
Rules
- All normal fishery rules apply.
- Only fly-fishing techniques can be used.
- Any carp or other coarse species should be returned unharmed.
- Only barbless hooks should be used.
- We request the use of an unhooking mat wherever possible.
- All trout must be recorded on the catch return.
- Carp catches do not need to be recorded.
Improver fishing sessions (methods and depths)
Learn skills and techniques that will ensure you continue catching fish towards the end of the season.
We will also teach you about fly life, how different fly lines and flies work, how they present themselves through the water column, and what time of year to expect certain food sources.
A maximum of two people can take part in a session.
Date, time and location
The sessions will take place on:
- Thursday 17 October at Hawkridge (10am to 1pm)
- Friday 18 October at Hawkridge (10am to 1pm)
- Monday 21 October at Clatworthy (10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm)
- Thursday 24 October at Hawkridge (10am to 1pm)
- Monday 28 October at Clatworthy (10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm)
- Thursday 31 October at Clatworthy (10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm)
- Thursday 7 November at Hawkridge (10am to 1pm)
- Monday 11 November at Clatworthy (10am to 1pm)
Prices
- Adult tickets - £50
- Junior tickets - £35
- Concession tickets - £45
