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Rutland Water

Lake fishing  Rutland, England · 05:26 - 20:51

Rutland Water is a lake in Rutland, England. Anglers here fish mainly for European Perch, European Chub and Powan.

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Prime 86% The bite right now
Top bet: European Perch Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
23°
Thu
83%
21°
Fri
81%
22°
Sat
85%
25°
Best day
Sun
83%
24°
Mon
83%
22°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa → stable
Clouds
81.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:41–06:41 Day 06:41–19:36 Dusk 19:36–21:36

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:29–06:29 Major period 16:29–18:29 Minor period 21:32–23:02 Minor period 11:57–13:27

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

13:00
28°
14:00
27°
15:00
27°
16:00
27°
17:00
27°
18:00
25°
19:00
24°
20:00
24°
21:00
22°
22:00
22°
23:00
21°
00:00
20°

Likely catch now (6 species)

European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
86%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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European Chub
Squalius cephalus
77%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Powan
Coregonus clupeoides
54%
Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
31%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
16%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
11%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include European Perch, European Chub, Powan, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout and Sea Trout.

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for european perch, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european perch at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Stained water: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for european perch.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Rutland Water is a reservoir, an artificial lake, in Rutland, England, east of Rutland's county town, Oakham. It is filled by pumping from the River Nene and River Welland, and provides water to the East Midlands. By surface area it is the largest reservoir in the United Kingdom, but its capacity is exceeded by that of Kielder Water in Northumberland. Its maximum depth is 33 m (108 ft).

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Rutland Water?

Popular catches here include European Perch, European Chub, Powan, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout and Sea Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Rutland Water?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Rutland Water?

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Rutland Water right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 56%.