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2 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout and grayling.
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1 club or syndicate
Membership water on the River Witham, some with day tickets alongside.
About the River Witham
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 about three miles near Barnby in the Willows it marks the border with Nottinghamshire. It then passes Beckingham and North Hykeham, takes in the River Brant, and reaches Lincoln. From Lincoln it runs south east to Boston and the Haven, an arm of the Wash.
The upper river is mainly farmland, and it is important for coarse fish such as roach, bream and pike. Brown trout and grayling are found in the stretches above and below Grantham, where an angling association runs a fly section on wild fish. Below Lincoln it is a navigation and drain, and the fishing there is coarse.
Most of the fishing is club water, so the rules differ from one length to the next.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Witham runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
River Witham at a glance
- Source
- Near South Witham, Lincolnshire
- Mouth
- The Haven, an arm of the Wash, near Boston
- Country
- United Kingdom
Conditions now
Fish species
Anglers on the River Witham can target brown trout and grayling. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
Fishing Beats on the River Witham
Browse all 1 beatBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Witham. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Witham
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the River Witham. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
FAQ
River Witham FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Witham, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Witham?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Witham?
03When is the fishing season on the River Witham?
04What fish can I catch in the River Witham?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Witham?
Worth a read
1 bookable beat
On the River Witham
