Day Fishing - Lincolnshire

Just turn up and fish.

Two specimen lakes and one match lake in peaceful countryside near Grantham. No advance booking is needed for day fishing.

A simple day by the water

No booking. No fuss.

01

Arrive

Come to Lakeside and follow the signs for the fishery.

02

Choose a peg

Find an available swim on one of our three lakes.

03

Pay on the day

Day fishing is £20, including two rods. A 24-hour ticket is £30 on Carp Lake and Cat Lake only; Match Lake is day fishing only.

Everything you need

Three lakes.
Three different days.

Each lake has its own pace and character. Have a look before you arrive, or simply choose what feels right on the day.

An extra rod is £10 per day. Guests are £10 per day, with children under 10 going free. Please bring your own tackle.

Bench beside Carp Lake at Lakeside Retreats

Specimen Carp Fishing

Carp Lake

A peaceful specimen lake with common, mirror and grass carp up to 35lb, alongside albino grass carp and silverfish.

Cat Lake at Lakeside Retreats with a fishing swim and trees along the bank

Specimen Carp & Catfish

Cat Lake

Settle in beside our specimen Cat Lake, home to catfish up to 95lb and carp up to 42lb.

Lakeside cottage beside a turquoise fishing lake at Lakeside Retreats

Day Ticket Fishing

Match Lake

Enjoy a relaxed day on Match Lake, with carp up to 15lb, bream and silverfish. Day tickets only; no night fishing.

Before you fish

Look after the fish. Look after the lakes.

Our rules keep anglers safe and protect the fishery. Please read the full list before your visit and leave enough room for people to pass safely around your swim.

Our bait shop sells bait and tackle for your session. Do not bring home-cooked particle baits, including tiger nuts, maize, hemp or barley. These baits must be purchased from our shop, as incorrectly prepared bait can harm or kill fish.

Fish care first

Bring an adequate landing net, cradle or mat and a carp care kit. All nets and mats must be dipped before use.

Barbless hooks only

Barbed and micro-barbed hooks are not permitted on any lake.

Stay with your rods

Rods must never be left unattended and fish should not be retained in keep nets.

Bring your licence

Every angler must hold a valid fishing licence.

Make a break of it

Stay close to the water.

Our comfortable cottages are only a short walk from the lakes. Cottage guests can fish for £20 per 24 hours, with two rods per angler. Match Lake remains day fishing only.