Introduction to Boat Fishing with Anglian Water

Boat Handling Courses 2026
If you are unsure about how to work the boat and fishing correctly from the boat, these days will prove invaluable.

For more information, availability and to book the Anglian Water courses, please click here.

An experienced and competent instructor will spend time with you on all aspects of safety, control of the engine, the effect of weather conditions and your own comfort, so that you obtain the most enjoyment from a day in a boat.

The instructor will spend three hours with you and you can then continue fishing for the rest of the day. After the instructor has left, you can continue fishing for the rest of the day and put into practice all that you have learnt. Eight fish limit.

Based on two anglers sharing a boat, the 2026 cost is just £75.00 per person.

You and a fishing partner can now spend 3 hours with a qualified fishing instructor, and learn how to handle and fish from an Anglian Water outboard fishing boat.

Start at 10am from Rutland Water (Tel:01780 686441) or Grafham Water (Tel: 01480 810531).

Cost £75.00 each angler, based on two anglers sharing the boat.

After the instructor has left, you can continue fishing for the rest of the day and put into practice all that you have learnt. Eight fish limit.

If you do not have a fishing partner, we can try and find you one of a similar standard. How 'Boating' things have changed since the Victorian times, as shown in the print to your left! Learn to handle and fish from a boat correctly. Improve your catch rate and your enjoyment.

All bookings are made via the lodge, so please contact the fishing lodges at the above 3 waters for more details and dates. For any more information or questions relating to any of our courses, please use our eForm by clicking here or telephone Peter directly on 07922-126154.

The AW Boat syllabus covers ...

1) Fishing Equipment, Engine, Boat Equipment, Boat Seats, Throttle, Oars, Other Water Users, Choke and Anchor.

2) Structures on Water: Buoys, Towers, etc, Pull Cord and Drogue.

3)Sun Block / Glasses / Water, Gears and Bilge Pump.

4) Weather, Thunder, Lightning and Wind, Steering, Rowlocks, Alcohol, Kill Cord and Bailer.

5) Clothing/Boots, Fishing Tactics and Rudder Fishing (Rutland only)