Draycote opens today

I did this week hear that Draycote was re-opening again but have now managed to find what appears to be a press release- Thanks to rutland gilles website:

Draycote Water
Tel 01788 812018 Fax 01788 815711

Manager: Ifor Jones Fishery Manager: Craig Barr

Opens Thursday 21st April - Close 30th November 2011

Fishery Open 7.30am Boats available from 8.30am

Bookings will be taken from Monday 18th April.

Permits: Choice of three all with a catch & release option.

6 Fish Limit + Catch & Release £24.00
6 Fish Limit + Catch & Release OAP / Disabled £22.00

3 Fish Limit + Catch & Release £20.00
3 Fish Limit + Catch & Release OAP / Disabled £18.00

1 Fish Limit + Catch & Release £16.00
1 Fish Limit + Catch & Release OAP / Disabled £15.00

Last Four Hours Ticket 1 Fish + Catch & Release £10.00
Last Four Hours Ticket 1 Fish + Catch & Release Oap / Disabled £ 9.50

Boats:Full Day Boat 2 Anglers £22
Full Day Boat 1 Angler £19

Part Day Boat Morning / Afternoon 1 or 2 Rods £15.00

Last Four Hours Boat £10.00

3 Day Pass Fishing Draycote or Foremark:
2 Anglers + Boat + 6 Fish Limit + Catch & Release £175.00
2 Anglers + Boat + 1 Fish Limit + Catch & Release £145.00

Season Permits:100 Fish Season Permit (Kill maximum 6 fish / Day) + Member Discounts on Boat Hire £575.00

Permitted bank areas are:
The grassed area both sides of Toft Shallows
All the bank from:- Toft Shallows, Cornfield, Biggin Bay, Dunns Bay to where the grass bank meets the stones of the Draycote Bank

No Bank Fishing Areas:
No bank fishing on any of the Dams / Stoned banks.

Bank Angler Car Access:
Perimeter road access for bank anglers is restricted to 30 vehicles at any one time. We recommend bank anglers call the lodge & book a car pass to avoid disappointment. Access to the perimeter road will be controlled via a gated system, bank anglers will be required to ensure that gates are kept closed & they park in the parking areas provided.

General public will not be allowed to drive around the reservoir, except for blue badge holders, STW will also control number of blue badge holder who have access.

Boat Anglers:
Boat anglers will have the same fishing areas as they did in the past. Boat anglers will be able to drive to the boat pontoon to unload their tackle, but will in future be required to park in the car park.

Facilities:
Are unfortunately going to be pretty basic, we will be operating out of the garage / store room situated in front of the pontoon, we are busy turning this building into a temporary lodge. We are in this building due to the building work STW are preparing to carry out on the site during the next few months.

Due to this & problems getting a temporary secondary phone line we will not have access to a credit card machine, therefore payment will need to be made by Cheque or Cash.

I can confirm Draycote is to open for trout fishing for the 2011season

Its been a bit of a rollercoaster ride to get us to this point, however with negotiations finally completed last week & paperwork been exchanged, this is the proper time to inform you that Draycote will open for fishing.

I currently have contractors repairing the pontoon, bringing it back to a safe operating condition, I hope they will have all their work completed by the end of this week.

I will be managing the fishery with Craig Barr joining us to become fishery manager.

We are aiming for an Easter opening, I will confirm our opening date shortly.


Ifor Jones