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PE23 4AG · Keal Cotes, family run since 2000
Checked 18 Sep 2026 Carp to 25lb CarpTench Private lake for 2 lodgesResidents onlyDogs welcome
Dog-Friendly Fishing Lodges on a Private Lake With Carp to 25lb
Two lodges on a private, residents-only lake at Keal Cotes near Spilsby, with carp to 25lb and tench to 6lb. Both lodges take dogs, so it is one of the more private dog-friendly fishing breaks in Lincolnshire.
Two lodges and one private lake, run by the same family for 25 years. Only the guests in Kingfisher and Willow lodges fish the lake, so you share it with one other party at most. It is a well-stocked mixed coarse lake with carp to 25lb and tench to 6lb rather than a specimen water. It suits couples or a small family who want a quiet break with the rods set up outside.
Good for
- Anglers who want a lake shared with one other lodge at most
- Bringing the dog: both lodges are dog friendly
- Quiet breaks near the Wolds and the coast
Think twice if
- You want big-carp fishing: the lake is mixed coarse with carp to 25lb
- You need a hot tub: neither lodge lists one
Book both lodges for a group
With only two lodges on the lake, booking both gives your group sole use of the water.
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What a Stay at Waterside Fishing Lodges Is Like
Waterside Fishing Lodges sits at Keal Cotes near Spilsby, between the Lincolnshire Wolds and the coast. Sheila and David started it in 2000 and run it with Kirsten and Alistair; Kingfisher Lodge was built in 2006 and Willow Lodge in 2008.
Both lodges have two bedrooms, an open living, dining and kitchen area and private decking over the water. Kingfisher is over two floors, and both are dog friendly. The venue lists six consecutive years of Customers' Choice awards, from 2021 to 2026.
Only the guests in the two lodges fish the lake.
The lake is private and fished by residents only. It is well stocked with mixed coarse fish, with carp to 25lb and tench to 6lb. Guests describe it as peaceful, with good fishing, and some are back for their fifth visit.
Written from guest reviews and the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at Waterside Fishing Lodges
A private, well-stocked mixed coarse lake fished by the two lodges' residents only.
25lbCarp
6lbTench
2Lodges on the lake
Which lake is which
| Lake | Type | Pegs | Size | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside lake | Residents only | – | – | – | Carp to 25lb, tench to 6lb, mixed coarse |
Tickets, times and rules
| Who fishes | Residents of the two lodges only |
| Day tickets | No |
| Night fishing, hooks and bait | Not confirmed |
The Lodges
Two two-bedroom lodges with private decking over the lake.
Kingfisher LodgeWillow Lodge
Private decking
Both lodges
Dog friendly
Both lodges
Two bedrooms
Kingfisher is over two floors
Residents-only lake
No day tickets
What Guests Say
Consistently praised
- Peaceful
- Well kept lodges
- Good fishing
- Many repeat guests
Summarised in our own words from public reviews.
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Things to Do Around Spilsby
The Wolds and the coast are both within easy reach.
Questions About Waterside Fishing Lodges
Who can fish the lake?
Only residents of the two lodges. There are no day tickets.
Source: watersidefishinglodges.co.uk
What fish are in the lake?
Mixed coarse fish, including carp to 25lb and tench to 6lb.
Source: watersidefishinglodges.co.uk
Are dogs allowed?
Yes. Both Kingfisher and Willow lodges are dog friendly.
Source: watersidefishinglodges.co.uk
How do I book?
Bookings go through Hoseasons, linked from the venue's website, or call 01790 763055.
Source: watersidefishinglodges.co.uk
Getting There
Keal Cotes, Spilsby, Lincolnshire. Postcode PE23 4AG.
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Last checked 18 Sep 2026. The facts on this page come from these sources. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will check it.