Fishing
Enjoy a day on the River Windrush known for its excellent fishing. This unique setting complete with fishing lodge, on over a mile of the river, is the ideal location for both beginners and more experienced anglers alike. This is a productive beat, which always holds a good head of fish and has easy access with mown banks and a nice variety of both slow and fast water to fish.
Guests can fish independently using our equipment although advanced booking is recommended. Our experienced Ghille can be booked with little notice offering guests a fully guided day on the river.
FISHING FACTS
KEY SPECIES;
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Barbel, Chub, Dace, Roach, Grayling, Bream, Pike and Rudd.
TYPE OF FISHING
Open to both fly fishing and coarse.
FISHING SEASONS
Coarse fishing season runs from 16th June - 14th March
Fly fishing season runs from 1st April - 30th September
The trout season runs from 1st April - 30th September
The grayling season runs from 16th June - 14th March
PERMITS
Available to guests from reception at the Old Swan & Minister Mill.
All fishing is on a catch and release basis.
Wading is not possible on the river as there are several pockets of deep water.
TYPES OF FLIES RECOMMENDED
May-Flys, Olive Dun,Blue Dun, Palmer, Gnat,Red Quill, Greenwells Glory, various weighted nymphs.
FOR PARTIES OF OVER SIX
The following packages can be tailored to suit your party. If your group includes both beginners and experienced rods, our Ghille will make sure everyone has the attention they need.
FISHING RETREAT
- Full day fly fishing with two qualified Ghilles to look after your party's every need.
FISHING & MEETING RETREAT
- Half day fly fishing with Ghille and all equipment.
- Half day meeting room with all the mod cons.
MEETING RETREAT WITH TWILIGHT FISHING
- Twilight fishing with our Ghille, all equipment included.
- Full day meeting room with all the mod cons.
ALL FISHING RETREATS INCLUDE:
- Breakfast on arrival of coffee and freshly-cooked bacon rolls.
- Three-course lunch in our fishing lodge, or in the Old Swan if the weather is unkind.
- Afternoon tea with homemade cakes.
- Three-course delicious dinner in the Old Swan.
- Overnight stay in a boutique Minster Mill bedroom.
- Full English or continental breakfast.
For more information and to book a retreat, please call 01993 774 441 or email enquiries@oldswanandminstermill.com.
FISHING PRICES
FISHING INDEPENDENTLY
Half day equipment hire £35
Advance booking required
Guests must purchase their own license prior to fishing on the River Windrush, this can be bought through the following website. Once purchased, you can commence fishing after thirty minutes during which time the license will be validated. It is a legal requirement and your responsibility to purchase the rod license.
FISHING WITH A PRIVATE GHILLE
1 x hour tuition (up to 2 pax) £125
2-3 x hours tuition (up to 2 pax) £155
No experience necessary, all equipment provided
Advance booking required
