Fishing at Sutton Bingham Reservoir
Fly fish for rainbow and brown trout, either from a boat or the bank, at Sutton Bingham Reservoir.
Important information
Boat fishing has returned
We are pleased to announce that we have reintroduced boats following a review of boat fishing at our fisheries.
About Sutton Bingham Reservoir
The reservoir offers a unique split season, from high quality trout fishing in the early season, moving to carp on the fly and traditional coarse fishing throughout the year.
Trout fishing is fly fishing only, and the stock includes rainbows, blues and spartacus, averaging 2lbs, with some surprise double-figure specimens.
Carp on the fly offers the chance to fish for pristine carp up to around 20lbs using fly techniques. The '2 fish ticket' also allows anglers to take two trout, so either species can be fished.
From August, fishing moves exclusively to conventional coarse fishing, with low oil baits permitted.
The reservoir is very well stocked with carp, roach, rudd, gudgeon and chubb in good numbers.
Book a fishing ticket
Complete our simple online form to book.
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Fishing type |
2025 season dates |
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Trout fishing |
19 February to 30 June |
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Carp on the fly bank |
1 June to 30 June |
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Carp on the fly boat |
1 July to 30 September |
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Coarse fishing |
1 July to 19 December |
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Month |
Fishing ends |
|---|---|
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January |
Closed |
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February |
6pm |
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March |
6pm |
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April |
7pm |
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May |
8pm |
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June |
8.30pm |
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July |
8.30pm |
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August |
7.30pm |
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September |
6.30pm |
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October |
6pm |
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November |
4.30pm |
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December |
4.30pm |
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Ticket type |
2025 price |
|---|---|
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Day ticket Five fish. |
£36 |
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Book of six day tickets Six day tickets for the price of five. |
£180 |
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Two fish ticket Reduced bag limit of two fish. Available after 3pm or seasonally during summer months. |
£20 |
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Beginner ticket Two fish bag limit, hints/tips and rod hire. Advance booking through the ranger is essential. |
£10 |
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Season ticket - 100 fish Fishing for the season at your chosen fishery. Daily bag limits apply. Maximum of 100 fish per season. Maximum of four days’ fishing per week. |
£525 |
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Season ticket (Sutton Bingham only) - 50 fish Fishing for the season at Sutton Bingham Reservoir. Daily bag limits apply. Maximum of 50 fish per season. Maximum of four days' fishing per week. |
£300 |
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'All waters' season ticket Fishing for the season across our three main trout waters: Clatworthy, Hawkridge and Sutton Bingham. Daily bag limits apply. Maximum of 100 fish per season shared between fisheries. Maximum of four days' fishing per week. |
£650 |
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Concession day ticket As per day ticket. |
£33 |
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Book of six concession day tickets Six concession day tickets for the price of five. |
£165 |
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Ticket type |
2025 price |
|---|---|
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One rod day ticket As per day ticket. Maximum of one rod. |
£11.50 |
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Two rod day ticket Bank fishing during advertised opening times only. |
£15 |
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One rod concession day ticket As per day ticket. |
£10 |
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Two rod concession day ticket As per day ticket. |
£13 |
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One rod evening ticket |
£10 |
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Two rod evening ticket |
£11.50 |
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Book of six, two rod day tickets Six day tickets for the price of five. |
£75 |
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Book of six, two rod concession day tickets Six concession day tickets for the price of five. |
£65 |
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Match bookings - Both banks Please book through a ranger. |
£260 |
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Ticket type |
2025 price |
|---|---|
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Carp on the fly day ticket* Available from 1 June to 30 June. |
£15 |
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Boat type |
2025 price without engine |
2025 price with engine |
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Fishing boat - Day Oars and other basic equipment are provided. Suitable for two anglers. |
£20 |
£30 |
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Fishing boat - Evening Evening sessions start at 3pm. |
£15 |
£20 |
Before you fish
Site rules
Please follow our rules when visiting us.
Safety at our sites
Find out how to stay safe at our sites.
Map for anglers
View our map for more helpful information.
Fishing catch report
Gain a better understanding of our stock levels.
Finding Sutton Bingham Reservoir
Fishing facilities
Fishing lodge
Collect your catch-return from our fishing lodge located at the north eastern edge of the reservoir
Facilities for visitors with disabilities
A wheelchair-accessible lodge, toilets and boats
Boats
Take to the water and fish from a boat
Engines
You can hire an engine alongside a boat
Car park
Located at the picnic area
Toilets
Available at the fishing lodge
