Fly Fishing at Carsington Carsington Fishery will open on Sat 20th March - Sun 24th October 2010. Bookings for boats are now being taken call the watersports centre 01629 540478. Carsington is a brown and rainbow trout fishery stocked with both small fish, to grow and larger fish of takeable size. Please note that it is fly fishing only at Carsington and there is no coarse fishing available.

Fly fishing at its best! Carsington Water is a stunning trout fishery situated in the heart of the stunning Derbyshire countryside.  Its natural beauty, tranquil atmosphere, crystal clear waters and stunning fish combine to make Carsington Water addictive to anglers.
Its gin clear waters are stocked with fish up to 5lb and fish are stocked weekly throughout the season.

• Exceptionally well-stocked trout fishery
• Rainbow and Brown Trout
• Weekly stocking throughout the season
• 750 acres of crystal clear water
• 20 Boats available for hire

Carsington water offers some of the best boat fishing in Derbyshire and fishing from a boat is the best way to explore the water and hunt out those fantastic trout. There are 20 boats available for hire all supplied with engines, oars and an anchor. Boats can go out from 8.30am and return at sunset.

It is recommended that boats should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. Bookings can be made on 01629 540478.

A 15% discount is available for bookings of 5 or more boats, please ask for details when making your booking.

* Evening boats cannot be booked. If you wish to reserve an evening boat, you must pay full boat price on arrival.

Casting Lessons

Introduction to fishing with a fly

An opportunity to learn the basics of fly fishing, the course covers basic casting, knots and entomolgy. All equipment and a qualified instructor will be provided for the course.

Meet at the fishery lodge at 10am for morning sessions and 2pm for afternoon sessions. Each session will last approx 3 hours. 

Booking is essential as places are limited, call the watersports centre to make a booking on 01629 540478. The cost is £25 per person which must be paid at the time of booking. 

Gift tokens are available from the watersports centre 01629 540478 if you wish to buy a gift for a friend or relative.

Course Dates

Sat 28th August 2010

Sat 4th Sept 2010

Improvers Fly Fishing Course

Now you have learned to cast a fly why not take one step further and learn to fish from a boat. On this course you will learn boat handling skills, reading the water, fishing on the drift with a drogue, fishing tactics and fly selection as well as further pointers on your casting. All equipment, boat hire and a qualified instructor will be provided for the course. After the course has finished you can continue to fish from your boat for the rest of the day ( for which you must have an EA rod licence and your own tackle)

Meet at the fishery lodge at 2.30 pm prompt to finish at approx 5pm.

Booking is essential as places are limited, call the watersports centre to make a booking on 01629 540478.

Gift tokens are available from the watersports centre 01629 540478 if you wish to buy a gift for a friend or relative.

Course Dates - 

Sat 4th Sept 2010

Phillip White provides all the Fly Fishing tuition here at Carsington Water. For more information on Phillips lessons and guiding days please follow the link to his website www.peakdistrictflyfishing.com

Package Deals For Fly Fishing

For any enquiries or bookings please contact us at flyfishing@carsingtonwater.com or give us a call on 01629 540478