Your guide for 2016 DISCOVER HANNINGFIELD RESERVOIR. with Essex & Suffolk Water.

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1 Your guide for 2016 DISCOVER HANNINGFIELD RESERVOIR with Essex & Suffolk Water

2 WELCOME TO HANNINGFIELD Hanningfield Reservoir, set within a picturesque part of Essex, not only helps provide water for over 1.8 million customers of Essex & Suffolk Water but is also open for visitors to enjoy a day out in the beautiful landscape. The reservoir is one of the premier fisheries in the UK, providing some of the best reservoir trout fishing by either bank or boat. SAT NAV CM3 8HX HOW TO FIND HANNINGFIELD From the A12 take the A1245 (Howe Green). After three miles turn right at The Bell public house into South Hanningfield Road. After two miles, turn right into Giffords Lane just after The Old Windmill public house. Hanningfield Fishing Lodge is at the bottom of the lane. Visit: Find us on Facebook: us at go.fishing@nwl.co.uk Hanningfield Reservoir Giffords Lane, Chelmsford, Essex Tel: A trip to Hanningfield Reservoir is a great day out thanks to the standard of fishing, but visitors can also enjoy retail and leisure facilities including the onsite tackle shop, Café on the Water, spacious picnic areas and woodland walks. Hanningfield Reservoir is also a wonderful haven for nature and wildlife and is renowned for its nationally important populations of wildfowl, which can be viewed from the reservoir s four bird watching hides. For a more relaxed atmosphere, why not bring along family and friends for an enjoyable picnic surrounded by some of the most picturesque and calming scenery in the country. There is also easy access to the Essex Wildlife Trust nature reserve by road, which has free parking or you can enjoy stunning shoreline and woodland walks that link up to the Essex Wildlife Trust Visitors Centre. Here you will find a gift shop which has a wide range of bird care, wildlife gardening products, optics and gifts. You can access the 100 acre nature reserve, trails and bird hides and we have events all year round. For more information visit

FISHING AT HANNINGFIELD As one of the premier fisheries in the UK, you can be sure a visit to Hanningfield Reservoir will provide you with an outstanding day s fishing, by either bank or boat.

3 FISHING AT HANNINGFIELD As one of the premier fisheries in the UK, you can be sure a visit to Hanningfield Reservoir will provide you with an outstanding day s fishing, by either bank or boat. OPENING TIMES Fishing season is open from Saturday 5 March until Wednesday 30 November Bank fishing from 8.00am until 9.00pm or sunset (whichever is sooner). The fishing lodge for permits and tackle is open from 8.00am until 4.00pm. Our fishery stocking policy means we have the highest quality of fin perfect trout throughout the season. PRICES For bank angling, fishing platforms are provided for both safety and comfort on the concrete banks. You can enjoy excellent fishing from the natural bank, especially early or late in the season when lower water levels allow wading. Season permit Monday - Sunday. Full 797 Concessionary 693*. (24 trout per week Mon - Sun). A fleet of 35 well maintained powered boats are available to hire from the fishing lodge jetty, alongside two purpose built wheelie boats for less mobile anglers. The varying depths and contours of the reservoir allow for many different approaches to be used to suit your preferred fishing methods. Most methods will work on any given day, so you have the choice to use small imitations through to large lures with excellent chance of success. Beginners who have attended our fishing tuition course can buy a discounted day ticket (maximum five visits) for 16 for two fish. Season permits valid from 5 March to 30 November Midweek season permit Monday - Friday. Full 600 Concessionary 520*. (24 trout per week Mon - Fri). Beginners season permit Monday - Sunday. Full 199. (12 trout per week Mon - Sun). Day permit 8.00am until close. Full 26 Concessionary 24*. (8 trout catch limit). Day permit catch and release permit, fly only 8.00am until close. Full 15. (All trout to be returned). Credit cruncher permit 1.00pm until close. Full 19. (4 trout catch limit). Day permit november 8.30am until close. Full 19. (8 trout catch limit). BOAT HIRE Midweek 20 per day (8.00am until close). 15 per day for season permit holder. 12 half day (8.00am until 2.00pm or after 1.00pm until close). Terms and conditions - concessionary permit rate applies to the following: under 18, 65 or over, blue badge holders and those in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (evidence required). Boat hire applies to both season and day ticket holders. Boat hire times vary and times are displayed in the fishing lodge. Boat anglers must wear life jackets at all times. Weekend 25 per day (8.00am until close). During November Midweek 10 per day (8.30am until 3.30pm). Weekend 25 per day (8.30am until 3.30pm). 3

GREAT VALUE FISHING FREE FISHING FOR UNDER 18s Fishing is fantastic fun for children and the whole family.

Up to two children aged 8 to 18 can fish for free when a parent or guardian buys a day trout fishing permit.

Only use barbless hooks or standard hooks with the barbs removed or crushed. Only use knotless micromesh landing nets. Buoyant flies which are fished static on a sinking line must not be used.

4 GREAT VALUE FISHING FREE FISHING FOR UNDER 18s Fishing is fantastic fun for children and the whole family. It s so easy to learn, makes a great day out and is the perfect way to make friends and above all, have fun. Up to two children aged 8 to 18 can fish for free when a parent or guardian buys a day trout fishing permit. Also, one child, aged 8 to 18 can boat fish for free when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. HAVE YOU GOT YOUR LOYALTY CARD? Free to join, free fishing rewards for you. We strive to offer good value for money and to reward your loyalty we run a fantastic free fishing offer. CATCH AND RELEASE GUIDELINES We would appreciate it if you could follow these simple catch and release guidelines: Catch and release is not allowed while any method fishing. Only use barbless hooks or standard hooks with the barbs removed or crushed. Only use knotless micromesh landing nets. Buoyant flies which are fished static on a sinking line must not be used. Play the fish firmly and get them to the net with the minimum of fuss, this will ensure that they are not exhausted and will aid recovery. Keep handling of the fish to a minimum and always make sure your hands are wet before touching the fish, alternatively use a dampened cloth. If possible unhook the fish in the water. Come fishing seven times and your eighth visit is free; that s a saving of 3.71 per visit on a full 26 eight fish day permit every time you swipe your card. There s no limit to the number of times you can claim and all your credits are carried forward on your account to the following season. Price of 8 visits Full Cons Credit cruncher Catch & release permit (fly only) Without card With card Saving Register for your free loyalty card online by visiting call us on or call into the fishing lodge. To start saving, swipe it on each visit to receive your free day s fishing. ANY METHOD FISHING FOR TROUT Any method fishing is very popular and offers the chance for families to spend an enjoyable day out fishing. It has made it much easier for the younger generation to get into and enjoy our fantastic sport. Popular successful methods include spinning and bait fishing using float and ledger tactics. 4

FLY FISHING TUITION TUITION CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS Costs 69 per person for the day.

The tackle and equipment you need for the course is provided so all you need do is to come

Classes take place on Saturdays and include free rod hire for the day.

providing lunch and an opportunity to try your hand at fishing in the afternoon.

2016 DATES 9 April 23 April 14 May 21 May 11 June 25 June 16 July 13 August 3 September 24

July and 10 September just 22 per person. These sessions run from 1.00pm until 4.

Please pre-book to avoid disappointment. Call 01268 712 180 to book your course.

Cancellation does not guarantee a place on the course later in the season.

5 FLY FISHING TUITION TUITION CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS Costs 69 per person for the day. Beginner s courses are available at the reservoir and run under qualified instruction throughout the season. They continue to go from strength to strength and are extremely popular. The tackle and equipment you need for the course is provided so all you need do is to come appropriately dressed for the weather. Classes take place on Saturdays and include free rod hire for the day. The course covers casting, tackle, knots, techniques, trout behaviour and safety as well as providing lunch and an opportunity to try your hand at fishing in the afternoon. The beginner s course is a great introduction to fly fishing where we also welcome junior anglers (must be aged 8 years or over). Anyone can join, so book early to avoid disappointment DATES 9 April 23 April 14 May 21 May 11 June 25 June 16 July 13 August 3 September 24 September 8 October 15 October Follow up improver sessions will be available on 14 May, 16 July and 10 September just 22 per person. These sessions run from 1.00pm until 4.00pm and provide the perfect way of refreshing or improving your skills. Please pre-book to avoid disappointment. Call to book your course. Please note, pre-booking and payment are essential and costs are non-refundable. Cancellation does not guarantee a place on the course later in the season. We reserve the right to alter the programme if necessary. NATURE RESERVE AND VISITOR CENTRE visitor centre and gift shop with wide range of bird care, wildlife gardening, optics and gifts 100 acre nature reserve trails bird hides full events programme all year round Hawkswood Rd, Downham, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1WT Visit the Essex Wildlife Trust website for our events listings at Vouchers available for that special occasion

6 CAFÉ ON THE WATER With its spectacular views over Hanningfield Reservoir, Cafe on the Water is one of a kind. Enjoy home made freshly baked scones, delicious locally sourced meals and scrumptious sweet treats whilst taking in the spectacular scenery. Perfect to enjoy a meal, celebrate an occasion or refuel after fishing, everyone is welcome. Open 9.00am to 5.00pm, seven days a week from March to September. Please visit for opening times during October to January. For more information, enquiries or to make a booking please call

FOR YOUR COMFORT AND SAFETY The safety information and angling rules are displayed in the fishing lodge. A copy is also available on site or can be viewed online at www.eswater.co.uk/gofishing.

7 FOR YOUR COMFORT AND SAFETY The safety information and angling rules are displayed in the fishing lodge. A copy is also available on site or can be viewed online at All anglers aged 12 years or over must be in possession of their own individual Environment Agency rod licence in addition to the fishery permit. It is a criminal offence to take fish in excess of the permit catch limit and offenders will be prosecuted under the Theft Act. Our rangers reserve the right to inspect catches and enforce the fishery rules. In adverse conditions and if necessary they can also cancel or suspend fishing on safety grounds. In the event of an emergency please call RETAIL It is well worth paying a visit to our onsite shop when you go fishing. It is stocked with all of your fishing requirements from baits and flies to rod and reels. Plus we have a full range of accessories including clothing, waders and tackle boxes. Our knowledgeable employees are on hand to advise you on the best product for your needs, at the best value prices. All leading brands are available for your consideration and selection. To complement your visit you can also choose from our variety of sweets, snacks, drinks and ice creams. Open everyday during the season from 8.00am to 4.00pm. (Saturday 5 March 2016 until Wednesday 30 November 2016). 7

General Safety information

General Safety information For your comfort and safety and to help get the most out of your fishing experience, it is important that you read and follow these safety rules and guidance notes when fishing