River Witham · Lincolnshire
River Witham, Grantham
Club members only
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Club members only
Membership is the main route on, but it is worth asking, as many clubs keep guest or taster days open.
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Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
About River Witham, Grantham
The Grantham Angling Association Fly Fishing Section fishes the upper River Witham to the north and south of Grantham, in the south west corner of Lincolnshire. The club describes a series of extensive beats, some of them quite challenging and best fished earlier in the season, where tenkara and euro nymphing may work better later on.
The fishing is for wild brown trout and grayling. The club says the water is no longer stocked and is managed as a wild fishery. The trout season runs from 1 April to 29 October, and can be extended to February for grayling only. Fishing is fly only on the designated waters, and catch and release is obligatory with barbless hooks.
The water is for members of the section only, who must also belong to Grantham Angling Association and hold an Environment Agency rod licence. The club does not say where each beat starts and ends, so the position shown is approximate.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
How to book
Club and membership details
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Membership
Members only. To join, send the membership enquiry form on the club’s website. Membership of Grantham Angling Association and an Environment Agency rod licence are also required.
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Fishing details
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Witham, Grantham
Fly fishing only on designated waters. Catch and release is obligatory on all waters, with barbless hooks only. No coarse fish, trout or grayling are to be killed. Keep fish wet as much as possible and handle them as little as you can. The trout season is 1 April to 29 October, extendable to February for grayling only. Members must belong to Grantham Angling Association and hold an Environment Agency rod licence, and the section’s rules are read together with the association’s. Every member is expected to challenge anyone fishing without permission. Guests may be invited with permission from the Treasurer or the Head River Keeper, one guest at a time. Read the club rules before fishing.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Witham.
Conditions on the River Witham
The river
The River Witham rises on high ground near South Witham in Lincolnshire and flows north through Colsterworth and Grantham. It turns west at Barkston, goes through Marston and Long Bennington, and for…
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FAQ
River Witham, Grantham FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Witham, Grantham, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Witham, Grantham at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Witham, Grantham?
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
06What tackle should I bring?
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
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