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Where to fish in Lincolnshire

Big skies, modern carp complexes and traditional mixed fishing across Lincolnshire.

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34 checked places so far — 16 fisheries and 18 river stretches. More to come as we check them.

River Trent in Lincolnshire

10 checked stretches — day tickets, club waters, species, rules and live EA river levels →

River Witham in Lincolnshire

8 checked stretches — day tickets, club waters, species, rules and live EA river levels →

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Norton Disney, Lincoln · LN6 9QH

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Places to fish in Lincolnshire

34 of 34 checked places match. Weather edges above are for still waters — rivers run to their own levels, see the river guides.

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Norton Disney

Norton Disney, Lincoln · 6 lakes on site

Six modern day-ticket carp lakes across a 140-acre site, from high-stock action waters to specimen pits.

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Embryo Angling Norton Disney

Norton Disney · 6 lakes on site

Six day-ticket carp lakes, over 80 swims and plenty of choice, from heavily stocked waters to a proper specimen option. Norton Disney runs first come, first served, with overnight tickets and fishery-provided fish-care kit.

Billy’s LakeHodgett’s LakeHolden’s LakePettitt’s LakeStock’s LakeTurner’s Lake
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Westwood Lakes

Boston · 7 lakes on site

Westwood Lakes near Boston has seven stocked lakes, with plenty of choice for mixed-coarse pleasure fishing and matches. Think narrow channels, island features and a £9 day ticket rather than a big-water carp campaign.

FalconHawkKestrelKingfisherOspreySkylarkSwallow
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Messingham Sands Fishery

Messingham · 3 lakes on site

Messingham Sands gives you three day-ticket waters, from mixed-coarse fishing on Oak Tree Pond to carp and catfish on North and South. There’s a tackle shop and cafe too, with bookable overnight fishing on five double pegs.

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Woodland Waters

Ancaster · 5 lakes on site

Woodland Waters has five lakes covering specimen carp, mixed coarse fishing and match days on a 72-acre holiday park near Grantham. There’s a proper spread of fishing, plus overnight sessions on Specimen Lake by arrangement.

Specimen LakeMatch LakeSmall Carp LakeBirch LakeRoach Pool
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Bain Valley Fisheries

Tattershall · 7 lakes on site

Bain Valley Fisheries at Tattershall Thorpe offers a cracking spread of mixed coarse lakes, plus separate syndicate waters. There’s £10 day-ticket fishing, prebooked nights and parking at pegs — but Mosquito is closed for growing fish.

HalifaxSpitfireHurricaneStirlingWellingtonLancasterMosquito
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S&R Fishery

Caistor · 6 lakes on site

S&R Fishery in Caistor mixes Sandpit’s island-filled carp water with smaller pools and lodge breaks across a site of over 50 acres. There’s plenty of choice, but prices, arrival times and rules vary by lake — get those bob on before packing.

Sandpit LakeSpecimen LakeRetreat LakeCharlie's PoolBear PoolJacqui's Pool
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Toft Newton Reservoir

Market Rasen · 1 lakes on site

Toft Newton is a roughly 40-acre trout reservoir near Market Rasen, with bank fishing, boats and stocked rainbows and browns. There’s a handy spread of facilities too, but give them a bell for current tickets, hours and boat arrangements.

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Grantham Canal

Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir · 6 lakes on site

A cracking, club-controlled stretch of the Grantham Canal near Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir, with day tickets, year-round fishing and a proper mix of canal species. There are six named sections, including a match length and a carp stretch.

Woolsthorpe Wharf–The DuckHalf Mile SectionTwin Bridges SectionJack Topps SectionMuston Bridge SectionFruit Farm Section
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Embryo Norton Disney

Norton Disney · 6 lakes on site

Embryo Norton Disney is a big Lincolnshire day-ticket complex with six carp lakes, 140 acres of water and more than 80 swims. There’s a proper mix of easier bite lakes and serious specimen water, with carp over 50lb in the complex.

Billy’s LakeHodgett’s LakeHolden’s LakePettitt’s LakeStock’s LakeTurner’s Lake
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Old Mill Lakes

Usselby · 3 lakes on site

The Old Mill Lakes is a 50-acre Lincolnshire carp fishery with three bookable lakes: Birch, Willow and Oak. Proper specimen potential, clear booking rules and decent overnight facilities, with carp reported beyond 60lb in Birch.

Birch LakeWillow LakeOak Lake
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Fossdyke Navigation

Lincoln · 6 lakes on site

Fossdyke Navigation is a proper long-distance canal fishery running from Torksey Lock to University Bridge in Lincoln. It’s a handy £5 day-ticket venue for match, predator and pleasure anglers, with plenty of water to explore.

Golf-course stretch behind Carholme Golf CourseWoodcocks, Colbournes and the Fertiliser stretchSaxilby Village and bridge section behind Saxilby SpiceRoadside section near Lovell Land RoversDrinsey NookTorksey 72-hour moorings
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River Welland

Spalding · 3 lakes on site

The River Welland at Spalding is a proper flowing-water coarse venue under P&DAA control, with several miles of river to explore. Expect classic river species, night-fishing options and a fair bit more water than a standard commercial day-ticket lake.

River Welland at SpaldingTown Welland at SpaldingCoronation Channel
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Kestrel Lakes Fishery

Boston · 1 lakes on site

Kestrel Lake at Westwood Lakes is a cracking 30-peg mixed coarse lake near Wyberton, outside Boston. Four islands, carp and barbel to around 15 lb and a tidy £9 day ticket make it a bob-on option for a proper session.

Kestrel Lake
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Mill Farm Fishery

Boston · 1 lakes on site

Mill Farm Fishery is a private, guest-only coarse lake at Mill Farm Leisure near Boston. It’s a compact 1-acre lake with carp over 20lb, plus tench, perch, rudd and roach.

Mill Farm coarse lake
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River Witham

Lincoln · 3 lakes on site

The River Witham through Lincoln is a proper club-controlled canal stretch, running from Stamp End to Kirkstead Bridge under LDAA control. With day tickets at £5 and a decent spread of coarse species, it’s a handy option for a straightforward day on the bank.

Ferry LaneFive Mile LaneBardney Lock
RiverClub water · MembersOvernight ticket

River Trent – Laughterton

River Trent · Members only

Laughterton is an LDAA members-only stretch on the eastern bank of the tidal River Trent in Lincolnshire. It’s broad, lowland and navigable, with floodplain surroundings and boat traffic — proper big-river country.

Species not listed by the club.

Checked 6 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · MembersSyndicate

River Trent – North Clifton

River Trent · Members only

North Clifton is a proper tidal Trent match stretch on the eastern bank, with 45 pegs near Fledborough Viaduct and High Marnham. It’s LDAA members only, with pleasure fishing welcome too, but there’s no standard day ticket.

barbelbreamcarpchubeelperchroachrudd

Checked 6 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · MembersOvernight ticket

River Trent – Dunham Bridge

River Trent · Members only

A cracking, well-known tidal Trent stretch on the Lincolnshire side at Dunham Bridge. SAA holds just over a mile of the west bank, running from the big bridge car park downstream towards Church Laneham.

barbelchubbreamroachperchpikezander

Checked 6 Oct 2026

RiverDay ticketClub water · Members

Torksey Arm Stretch

River Trent · Day ticket or members

The Torksey Arm Stretch sits immediately past Torksey Lock, with the fishery on the right-hand bank as the arm heads towards the River Trent. It’s a members and day-ticket venue, with a proper tidal-influenced feel and boat traffic to keep an eye on.

carpbreampikeperchbarbelroachruddeel

Checked 6 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · Members

Rampton Village near Torksey – Tidal River Trent

River Trent · Members only

A cracking little tidal-Trent stretch near Rampton Village and Torksey, run by Ashfield Angling Club. Just 75 metres of bank and six pegs, but it’s deep tight in and can really pull when the tide gets going.

barbelcatfishpikeperchzander

Checked 6 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · Members

River Trent – Collingham, Cromwell Weir to Collingham Parish Boundary

River Trent · Temporary membership or permanent members

A proper tidal Trent stretch below Cromwell Weir, running downstream to the Collingham parish boundary. It’s a challenging, fairly featureless bit of river with roughly 106 pegs, barbel on the cards and enough room for pleasure anglers, match anglers and specimen hunters.

barbel

Checked 6 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · Members

River Trent – Marton

River Trent · Members only

A proper rural Trent stretch near Marton, around five miles south of Gainsborough, run by Worksop & District Angling Association. It’s members-only water, reached via the Marton/Trent Port area and nearby tracks or footpaths.

Species not listed by the club.

Checked 6 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · MembersOvernight ticket

River Trent – South Clifton

River Trent · Members only

A proper quiet, picturesque bit of tidal River Trent, run by Scunthorpe Amalgamated Anglers. South Clifton is fairly isolated and rarely fished, so it should suit anyone after a peaceful session away from the busy bank.

barbelchubroachperchbreampikezander

Checked 6 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · Members

River Trent – Besthorpe

River Trent · Club members; no day tickets on Parish Council pegs

A proper tidal Trent venue near Besthorpe, with two SAA-leased sections and a cracking chub bend upstream. Access is a bit split, so get your bearings before setting off.

barbelchubroachperchbreampikezander

Checked 6 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · MembersOvernight ticket

River Trent – Girton

River Trent · Members only

Girton is a proper tidal Trent stretch, reached from Trent Lane and run jointly by Newark and District Piscatorial Federation and Scunthorpe Amalgamated Anglers. It’s members-only water, with roughly 600 metres to explore and about 30 pegs.

barbelbream

Checked 6 Oct 2026

RiverDay ticket

Upper River Witham

River Witham · Day ticket

A proper urban-edge Witham run from Firth Road in Lincoln down to Meadow Lane Bridge, North Hykeham. It’s a relatively deep, canalised stretch averaging 7–8ft, with a £5 day ticket and a good mix of coarse fish.

carptenchbreamroachpikeperchruddchubeel

Checked 8 Oct 2026

RiverDay ticketClub water · Members

River Witham — Stamp End to Kirkstead Bridge

River Witham · Day ticket or members

A cracking, navigable lowland River Witham run from Stamp End to Kirkstead Bridge, with named access around Washingborough, Fiskerton, Bardney and beyond. LDAA day tickets are available online for £5, while members can fish for 24 hours.

carptenchbreamroachpikeperchruddeel

Checked 8 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · Members

Brayford Pool, Lincoln

River Witham · Members only

Brayford Pool is a broad urban pool in central Lincoln, with LDAA pegs running along Brayford Wharf South. It’s a members-only spot beside the waterfront, close to the Upper Witham bridge and University of Lincoln side.

breamcarpeelperchroachruddpike

Checked 8 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · Members

River Witham — Long Bennington

River Witham · Members only

A proper rural Witham stretch at Long Bennington, running both upstream and downstream of the bridge. It’s a members-only coarse-fishing water with around 35 pegs on the eastern bank.

roachchubperch

Checked 8 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · Members

River Witham — Grantham GAAFFS beats

River Witham · Members only

A cracking run of River Witham beats around Grantham, with uncrowded, unspoilt water and naturally sustained brown trout and grayling. It’s proper fly-fishing country, with a notable Mayfly hatch and some brownies pushing 3lb or more.

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Checked 8 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · Members

River Witham — Tattershall stretch

River Witham · Club members

The Tattershall stretch is Boston & District Angling Association water, running from Walcott pumping station to roughly 200 yards before Thorpe Tilney Lane. There are 50 pegs, including the reedy bay, with a proper mixed-species list headed by bream, perch, roach, rudd and tench.

carptenchbreamroachpikeperchruddeel

Checked 8 Oct 2026

RiverGuest ticket

Short Ferry Old River Witham

River Witham · Guest ticket

Short Ferry Old River Witham is a cracking bit of old-course river fishing beside Shortferry Caravan Park. It’s patron-only, with year-round access and a good mix of small-fish sport, perch, pike and carp potential.

carptenchbreamroachpikepercheel

Checked 8 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · Members

River Witham — Boston Marina Sluice Gates to Langrick Bridge

River Witham · Members only

A proper Fenland run from Boston’s marina-side sluice gates up to Langrick Bridge. It’s roughly five miles of broad, slow-moving, embanked Witham water, managed by Boston & District Angling Association.

Species not listed by the club.

Checked 8 Oct 2026

Lincolnshire fishing, town by town

Here’s every town in Lincolnshire where we’ve checked at least one fishery, with the waters on its doorstep and the nearest tackle shops we know about. Distances are rough, as the crow flies — always check rules and tickets with the water before you head off.