Lincolnshire
Otby Trout Lake
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Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
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Stillwater
6 acres, boat fishing available.
About Otby Trout Lake
Otby Lake is a six acre stream fed lake in the Lincolnshire Wolds, which Otby Farms stocks with rainbow and brown trout. The farm says both grow to impressive sizes, and that anglers can fish from the bank or from a small boat moored on the long jetty.
Fishing is fly only with barbless hooks, and the farm strongly encourages knotless landing nets. Lures are discouraged and trolling is not allowed. Brown and rainbow trout under 14 inches are returned unless damaged or distressed, and only rainbows over 14 inches may be taken. The farm suggests that a maximum of 8 fish caught and released in a day makes a good day. Every catch, including fish returned, goes in the record book in the fishermen’s hut, and visitors who catch nothing still record their visit.
Bookings are made in advance through Go Catch. From 6pm the lake is for Otby Lake Boat House guests, so day anglers leave then unless the board in the fishermen’s hut extends the hours. Bank fishing is not permitted between the car park and the Boat House, and the jetty beside the Boat House is for its guests. Dogs are not allowed. The position shown is approximate.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- Otby Lake
Fishing details
- Water type
- Stillwater
- Size
- 6 acres
- Lake
- 1
- Boat fishing
- Available
Stocking and fish species
none stocking · Rainbow and brown trout, per the farm.
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Otby Trout Lake
Fly only. Barbless hooks are obligatory, and knotless landing nets are strongly encouraged. The use of lures is discouraged. Trolling is not allowed. All brown and rainbow trout under 14 inches are returned unless damaged or distressed, and only rainbows over 14 inches may be taken. The farm suggests a maximum of 8 fish caught and released in a day. A current rod licence is required by law, and it is the angler’s responsibility to get one. All catches, including fish returned, must be written in the fishing record book, and fish taken are recorded by number and weight. Visitors must record their visit even if they catch nothing. Pre booking is essential through Go Catch. Boat House guests have sole use of the lake from 6pm, so leave the lake then unless the white board in the fishermen’s hut extends the hours. Bank fishing is not permitted between the car park and the Boat House. The jetty beside the Boat House is for its guests. Enter through Otby Top Barn by Walesby Hill crossroads, leave gates as you find them and park on the stone area at the bottom of the concrete road. No dogs. Do not go beyond the edge of the lake.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. at Otby Lake.
The fishery
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FAQ
Otby Trout Lake FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Otby Trout Lake, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Otby Trout Lake at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Otby Trout Lake?
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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