Anglian Water announces 2007 pike dates

Anglian Water has announced pike fishing dates on its reservoirs for the coming season.

Fly anglers can target pike on Grafham, Pitsford and Rutland from the start of the traditional season on June 16 with a special predator permi costing £14, on top of normal boat fees.

Lures over 18cm can be used at Pitsford from Mondays to Fridays on alternate weeks commencing June 18; ie weeks commencing July 2, 16 and 30; August 13 and 27; and September 10 and 24.

Boat fishing dates with lures and deads - seabaits over 18cm, excluding lamprey - are as follows:

Pitsford: October 1 - November 25;

Rutland: October 8 - October 31;

Grafham: October 15 - November 25;

Ravensthorpe: October 29 - November 25;

Ardleigh: May 1 - February 28, 2008.

Pitsford can be fished from the bank with lures and deads from November 1 - December 31, while Hollowell, Alton and Costessey are open all year round.

More details are included in Anglian Water's fishing magazine Hooked 2007 - for more details, e-mail fishing@anglianwater.co.uk .