Fly Fishing on the River Welland
1 beat
2 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout and grayling.
1 club or syndicate
Membership water on the River Welland, some with day tickets alongside.
1 tributary feed it
Each has its own page, with beats where we list them.
About the River Welland
The River Welland is a lowland river about 65 miles long. It rises in the Hothorpe Hills at Sibbertoft in Northamptonshire and flows north east through Market Harborough and Stamford and on through Spalding to The Wash near Fosdyke. For much of its length it is the boundary between counties: Northamptonshire and Leicestershire near the source. It also runs through Rutland and Lincolnshire. The 14 miles below Spalding are tidal.
The faster upper river is trout water, and the slower lower river holds perch and other coarse fish. Around Harringworth the Welland holds wild brown trout and grayling, and a Wild Trout Trust advisory visit has been made there.
The Gwash joins it at Stamford. The fishing is held by clubs, and the trout water is fly only in season.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Welland runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
Fishing Beats on the River Welland
Browse all 1 beatBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Welland. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Welland
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the River Welland. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
Fish species
Anglers on the River Welland can target brown trout and grayling. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
River Welland at a glance
- Length
- 65 miles
- Source
- Hothorpe Hills, Sibbertoft, Northamptonshire
- Mouth
- The Wash near Fosdyke, Lincolnshire
- Country
- United Kingdom
Tributaries
Rivers that feed the River Welland.
FAQ
River Welland FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Welland, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Welland?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Welland?
03When is the fishing season on the River Welland?
04What fish can I catch in the River Welland?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Welland?
Worth a read
1 bookable beat
On the River Welland
