River Bain (Watermill Basin Horncastle)

River Witham
~0.3 mi
LN9 5DR
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From
Copse behind Tesco (Water Mill Road)
To
Round the bend past the bridge

The River Bain at Watermill Basin in Horncastle is a short council-run riverside walk past the Bain Car Park, with casual fishing points along about 450 metres of bank. No permit is needed beyond a valid Environment Agency rod licence. The Bain here holds chub, roach, dace and brown trout.

Permits

Season Ticket £
Not required. Free fishing with a valid Environment Agency rod licence.
Day Ticket £
Not required. Free fishing with a valid Environment Agency rod licence.
Night Fishing
No club rules apply on free water, so night fishing is not restricted by a club. Follow the national rod fishing byelaws and any local signs, and do not camp on the bank.
Where To Buy
No permit needed. Environment Agency rod licence from gov.uk/fishing-licences

Parking

Parking Information
Bain Car Park (Tesco), Water Mill Road, Horncastle LN9 5DR. Public toilets in Lawrence Street car park over the bridge.

Species

Roach
Chub
Pike
Perch
Dace
Gudgeon
Bream
Trout
At a Glance
Controller
Free Fishing
Bank
Right
Access
Free
Night fishing
Yes
Pegs
No pegs. Free bank fishing, so pick your own spot.
Postcode
LN9 5DR

Last Verified - October 2026

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