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Westborough

Westborough

River Witham
~1.8 mi
NG23 5HH
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From
Foston road bridge
To
Upstream end of the Newark and Scunthorpe fields at Long Bennington

Westborough is a members-only stretch of the River Witham below Westborough village, running down towards Long Bennington, controlled by Grantham Angling Association. Fishing is for club members; there are no day tickets. It holds a general mix of coarse fish. Night fishing is not permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £
Grantham Angling Association membership, season 1 April to 31 March. 2026/27 prices: adult £30, senior (66+) £15, junior (14-16) £5, concession £15. Adult membership from age 17. Witham coarse closed season 15 March to 16 June.
Day Ticket £
No day tickets. Grantham Angling Association waters are members only.
Night Fishing
Night fishing is not permitted. Fishing is in daylight hours only and anglers must be off the landowner's land after dark.
Where To Buy
Grantham Angling Association: in person (cash only) at Great Gonerby Post Office, 14 High Street, Great Gonerby NG31 8JP, or by post with a passport photo, cheque or postal order and a stamped addressed envelope to Grantham Angling Association, c/o Great Gonerby Post Office, 14 High Street, Great Gonerby, Grantham NG31 8JP. Rules and forms at granthamanglingassociation.co.uk

Parking

Parking Information
Parking off Long Lane on the south side of Westborough.

Species

Roach
Chub
Pike
Perch
Dace
Gudgeon
Bream
Barbel
Grayling
Trout
At a Glance
Controller
Grantham Angling Association
Bank
Left
Access
Membership Only
Night fishing
No
Pegs
Match pegs W1 to W20 (including W8A).
Postcode
NG23 5HH

Last Verified - October 2026

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