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Rutland Water

Lake fishing  Rutland, England · 04:38 - 21:30

Rutland Water is a lake in Rutland, England. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
83.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:53–05:53 Day 05:53–20:15 Dusk 20:15–22:15

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

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Likely catch now (6 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
29%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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European Chub
European Chub
Squalius cephalus
25%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Powan
Powan
Coregonus clupeoides
20%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Sea Trout
Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
9%
Active through the day, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
9%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
8%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Rutland Water is a lake in Rutland, England.

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

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 Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for european perch.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

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

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About this water

Rutland 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

River Wye Herefordshire, England and Wales · 157.0 km away River Test Hampshire, England · 186.4 km away Chew Valley Lake Somerset, England · 200.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Rutland Water?

Popular catches here include European Perch, European Chub, Powan, Sea Trout, Northern Pike and Rainbow 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 29%.