Tattershall Bridge to Chapel Hill

River Witham
~2.0 mi
LN4 4JU
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From
Tattershall Bridge
To
Chapel Hill (Kyme Eau junction)

Tattershall Bridge to Chapel Hill is a free stretch of the River Witham from Tattershall Bridge to Chapel Hill (Kyme Eau junction) (about 2.0 mi). No permit is needed beyond a valid Environment Agency rod licence. It passes Dogdyke and the moorings at the Packet Inn and Belle Isle Marina. It holds a general mix of coarse fish. Night fishing is not restricted by any club.

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
Tattershall Bridge on the A153 is at the top end. Below it a lane along the west bank by Dogdyke (Dogdyke Bank / Witham Bank) gives roadside access, and the Packet Inn and Belle Isle Marina are on this length. Park considerately and do not block gates or the lane.

Species

Roach
Chub
Pike
Perch
Dace
Gudgeon
Bream
Carp
Eel
Rudd
Tench
At a Glance
Controller
Free Fishing
Bank
Both
Access
Free
Night fishing
Yes
Pegs
No pegs. Free bank fishing, so pick your own spot.
Postcode
LN4 4JU

Last Verified - October 2026

Location
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