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NRA An gl ian 95
GUIDE TO
FRESHWATER FISHING
in Norfolk and Suffolk
NRA
N a tio n a l Rivers A u th o r ity
A n g lia n Region
INTRODUCTION
This booklet is a guide to some of the angling clubs controlling waters on the rivers Ant, Bure,
Thurne, Yare and W aveney w ithin Norfolk and Suffolk with maps to show each stretch of water
The list of club names is not exhaustive and the Anglian Region of the National Rivers Authority
w ould welcome any further information from angling organisations controlling stretches of water
not listed. It is im portant that before fishing a club is contacted to check membership details or the
availability of day tickets.
The maps show the course of rivers and drains with major towns and villages marked for reference,
as w ell as some of the im portant access roads. The N RA is grateful to angling clubs for their help in
com piling this guide and would appreciate any up-dates on waters controlled or changes in contact
points for the club.
Fishing Licences
Some of the principal regulations affecting anglers are:
T o fish the rivers shown in this guide every angler aged
twelve years and older must possess a current National
Rivers Authority Anglian Region Rod Licence. Licences
are available from most fishing tackle dealers or may be
obtained by w riting to the following office:
Close Seasons - rod and line
National Rivers Authority
Anglian Region
Kingfisher House
Goldhay Way
Orton Goldhay
Peterborough PE2 5ZR
Telephone: 0733 371811
Licences are valid for the calendar year. Concessionary
licences are currently available to juveniles (12-15 years
inclusive) and to retired or disabled persons. A 7-day
licence is also available. A maximum of two rods may be
used on any occasion and a valid licence must be held for
each rod in use. It must also be remembered that it is
important to obtain the necessary permission before
fishing on privately owned waters or on fisheries controlled
by angling clubs.
Anglers should take care to avoid damage to banks and
must not discard Utter, fishing line or weights.
Anglers must observe fisheries byelaws and relevant Acts at
all times.
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★ Brown and rainbow trout: 30th October to 31st March
inclusive except rainbow trout in totally enclosed waters
which are exempt.
★ Salmon and migratory trout: 29th September to 28th/
29th February inclusive.
★ Coarse fish: 15th March to 15th June inclusive.
Anglers must not
★ Introduce any fish without written permission from the
National Rivers Authority.
★ Remove more than two trout from rivers or two coarse
fish from any water in any one day, except for livebaiting
where a maximum of ten is permitted (no limit for
minnow and bleak).
★ Use live bait in any waters other than water from which
the fish were taken.
★ Fish for eels during the coarse fish close season except as
permitted in the byelaws.
★ Fish for salmon and trout during the coarse fish close
season with any lure or bait other than an artificial fly.
TROUT FISHING - STILLWATERS AND RIVERS
ABBOTS HALL
River Bure at Ingworth near Aylsham. 1 mile both banks
downstream from Ingworth bridge. Brown trout. Day
tickets available only to members of the Salmon and Trout
Association. Tickets and information from Mr. Brammall’s
Secretary, c/o Hockleys, Prince of W ales Road, Norwich,
telephone number 0603 620551.
BINTREE MILL
River Wensum near Guist. 2 miles downstream from mill.
Brown trout. Season and day tickets available only to
members of the Salmon and Trout Association from Lt.
Cdr. L.D. Temple-Richards, telephone number 032 878
217.
BURE VALLEY LAKES
Near Aylsham. 12 acres, two lakes. Landlocked salmon,
rainbow and brown trout. Day tickets and further
information from M r. D. Green at the fishery or telephone
026 387 666. Nat. Grid. Ref. TG 143 302.
EAST TUDDENHAM FISHERY
Near Norwich. V / acres. Brown and rainbow trout. Day
tickets from John’s Tackle Den, Bridewell Alley, Norwich.
Season tickets and further information from Mr. E. A.
Fenn, telephone number 0692 402162. N.G.R. TG
075118.
OAK FARM
Langmere near Dickleburgh. 2 lA acres. Rainbow trout. For
tickets and information telephone M r. P. Thorpe 0379
741269. N.G.R. TM 184 829.
ROOSTING HILLS
Beetley near Dereham. 6 acres. Rainbow trout. Day tickets
only available to members of the Salmon and Trout
Association. For further details telephone M r. P. Green
0362 860219. N.G.R. T F 989190.
SWAFIELD RESERVOIR
Hill Fruit Farm near North Walsham. 1 acre. Rainbow
trout. For further details telephone Mr. Buckingham 0692
403332. N.G.R. TG 287 333.
WILLOW LAKES TROUT FISHERY
Chediston near Halesworth 2'A acres and 1 A
l acres. Brown
trout and rainbow trout. For further details telephone Mr.
P. Gregory 0986 85392.
WHINBURGH TROUT LAKES
Near Dereham. 4 acres. Rainbow and brown trout. Season
and day tickets. For further information telephone Mr.
Potter 0362 850201 N.G.R. TG 017085.
FAKENHAM ANGLING CLUB FISHERY
River Wensum. 2 miles, upstream of the Mill. Season and
day tickets available to club members. Information from
Mr. G. Parsons, telephone no. 0328 864637. Day tickets
available from Dave’s Tackle Shop, Norwich Street,
Fakenham, telephone number 0328 862543.
LAKESIDE LEISURE PARK
Carlton near Saxmundham. 3 acres. Brown and rainbow
trout. Tickets and information, telephone 0728 603344.
N.G.R. TM 366 654.
LENWADE TROUT FISHERY
9 acres. Brown and rainbow trout. Season tickets only
available to members of the Salmon and Trout Association.
For further information, telephone Mr. W alker 0603
429038. Grid reference TG 100181.
MENDHAM MILL TROUT FISHERY
4 small lakes, River Waveney mill race (4 acre total).
Brown and rainbow trout. Tickets and information from
Mr. J. Horrex 0379 852328. Grid Ref. T M 270834.
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COARSE FISHING - RIVERS
RIVER ANT
Free fishing from public staithe on Stalham Dyke. Roach
and bream.
RIVER BURE
Free fishing on the Woodbastwick bank opposite Horning
Ferry P.H. %mile on right bank (see map 1). Roach,
bream and pike.
RIVER ANT
Free fishing at Ludham Bridge 2 / miles of left bank
upstream and downstream of Ludham Bridge (see map 1).
Roach and bream.
RIVER ANT
Free fishing from public staithe at Irstead. Roach and
bream.
RIVER BURE
Free fishing at Coltishall Common. Roach and bream.
RIVER BURE
Boat fishing. W roxham area. Bream, roach and pike.
W roxham A.C. boats from M r. R. W estgate 0603 401062
or John W ilson and Tom Boulton’s tackle shops in
Norwich.
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RIVER BURE
St. Benets Abbey bank and boat fishing. The left bank
from Ant mouth downstream is controlled by the Norwich
and District A.A. Day tickets are obtainable from Ludham
P.O. Roach, bream and pike. For membership, match
bookings etc. telephone Mr. C. E. W igg 0603 423625.
RIVER BURE
Free fishing at South Walsham and Upton, 1 mile of right
bank from South Walsham Broad to the confluence with
the River Bure then VA miles of right bank downstream to
800 yards beyond Upton Dyke (see map 2). Roach, bream
and pike.
RIVER CHET
Free fishing at Loddon Staithe. Roach, bream and pike.
RIVER DEBEN
Glevering Bridge to Wickham Market Bridge on left bank.
Woodbridge and District A.C. Roach and pike.
Membership from Rod and Gun Shop Woodbridge 039
4382377.
RIVER DEBEN
Wickham Market. Downstream of A12 Bridge on left
bank. Roach and bream. Framlingham and District A C .
Membership from Saxmundham Angling Centre 0728
603443.
RIVER GIPPING
Stowmarket, Green Meadow, Bury Road. Roach.
Membership of Gipping Valley A.C. from Bosmere
Tackle. Needham Market 0449 721808
RIVER GIPPING
Needham Market, Ravens Farm, Gipsy Lane. Roach, chub
and pike. Membership of Gipping Angling Preservation
Society from Mr. George Alderson 0473 602828.
section Coddenham Road. Most coarse species.
Membership of Gipping Valley A.C. from Bosmere
Tackle. Needham Market 0449 721808.
RIVER GIPPING
Pipps Ford area. 1A miles upstream of Baylham M ill.
Roach, bream, chub and dace. Membership of G.A.P.S. as
above. 0473 602828.
RIVER GIPPING
Baylham M ill downstream to Sharmford Lock. Chub,
roach and dace. G.A.P.S. members only as above.
RIVER GIPPING
Sharmford Lock to A.W. Pumping Station. Bream, roach,
chub and pike. G.A.P.S. members only as above.
RIVER GIPPING
Barham Pits downstream of railway bridge. Roach and
chub. G.A.P.S. members only as above.
RIVER GIPPING
RIVER GIPPING
Needham Market, Station Field and 11 Kings Meadow
Bushmans Bridge to Bramford Lock. Roach and dace.
G.A.P.S. members only as above.
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RIVER GIPPING
Bramford to Sproughton. Roach, tench and chub. G.A.P.S.
members only as above.
RIVER WAVENEY AND RIVER DOVE
Billingford and Oakley to Brockdish 5 miles. Roach,
bream, tench and pike. Membership of Diss and District
A.C. from Zoe’s Tackle Shop. Diss 0379 651222.
RIVER GIPPING
Sproughton Lock to Pumping Station and on to the
Norwich railway line bridge 2 miles. Roach, chub, carp and
pike. Day tickets from all tackle shops in Ipswich and
Sproughton P.O. or membership of Gipping Angling
Preservation Society from M r. George Alderson 0473
602828.
RIVER WAVENEY
Needham to Mendham and VA miles downstream from
Homersfield Bridge. Roach, chub, dace, bream and pike.
Harleston, Wortwell and District A.C. membership from
Mr. P. Brown 0379 853505.
RIVER WAVENEY
RIVER GIPPING
Claydon Picnic Site, Station Road, Claydon. Roach, bream
and pike. Membership of Gipping V alley A.C. from
Bosmere Tackle. Needham M arket 0449 721808.
RIVER THURNE
Free fishing, 3'A miles of left bank from Martham to Repps
and 4 lA miles of right bank from M artham to Coldharbour
including Candle Dyke and W om ack W ater, (see map 3).
Access via Ferry Road M artham , Potter Heigham and
Repps Staithe. No fishing from private bungalow
frontages.
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Earsham rifle range to Old Buck P.H. Roach, tench and
chub. Bungay Cherry Tree A.C. Membership from Bungay
Angling Centre 0986 893842.
RIVER WAVENEY
Bungay Common VA miles. Chub, dace, roach, bream and
pike. Suffolk County A.A. Day tickets from Bungay
Angling Centre 0986 893842.
RIVER WAVENEY
Wainford M ill to Ellingham M ill, 2 miles. Roach, bream
and tench. Bungay Cherry Tree A.C. Membership from
Bungay Angling Centre 0986 893842.
f 1 RIVER WENSUM
RIVER WAVENEY
Ellingham Dairy Farm 1 mile. Roach and bream. Bungay
Cherry Tree A.C. Membership from Bungay Angling
Centre 0986 893842
1 i RIVER WENSUM
RIVER WAVENEY
Lyng, ^mile near Lyng Pit (see under Stillwaters). Roach
and pike.
Free fishing at Barsham 2 miles right bank at
Puddingmoor Lane (see map 4).
I 1 RIVER WENSUM
RIVER WAVENEY
Lyng, 1 mile, downstream from the M ill. Roach, chub,
dace and pike. Members of the Norfolk Anglers
Conservation Association may obtain day tickets, further
I information and membership from M r. J. Nunn,
Heronfield, W est Somerton, Gt. Yarmouth NR29 4DJ.
Free fishing at Beccles Quay. Roach, bream and pike.
RIVER WAVENEY
Free fishing at Worlingham 170 yards of right bank at
Marsh Lane (see map 4).
m w rn
Swanton Morley, Castle Farm, 1/ miles. Chub, roach, dace
and pike. Members of Dereham A C . only telephone Mr.
S. R. Allison 0362 694828.
1 RIVER WENSUM
S
1 Free fishing at Ringland Bridge 200 yards of right bank
i a i t h c i i i a
RIVER WENSUM
W orthing - 'A mile near Worthing Pits. Chub, dace and
pike (see W orthing Pits under Stillwaters).
upstream of bridge and 100 yards downstream. Roach,
chub, dace and pike.
3 RIVER WENSUM
RIVER WENSUM
Swanton Morley - 2 miles near Swanton Morley Fisheries
(see under Stillwaters). Chub, dace, roach and pike.
Free fishing 80 yards alongside Ringland to Costessey
Road. Roach, chub, dace and pike.
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RIVER WENSUM
Costessey - %mile near W ensum Fisheries (see under
Stillwaters). Chub, roach, dace and pike.
RIVER YARE
Marlingford VA miles downstream of Marlingford M ill.
Chub, dace, roach and pike. Day tickets from Marlingford
M ill House.
RIVER WENSUM
Free fishing at Drayton Green Lane, A mile. Roach, chub,
bream, dace and pike.
RIVER YARE
Free fishing at Bawburgh upstream and downstream of
road bridge. Dace, roach, chub and pike.
RIVER WENSUM
Costessey A mile. Roach, chub, bream and pike. Day
tickets from Harford Engineering 0603 743211.
RIVER WENSUM
Free fishing. From Hellesdon M ill Pool to New Mills
alongside the public footpaths and parks. Roach, chub,
dace, carp and pike.
RIVER WENSUM
Free fishing in Norwich at Fye Bridge Steps, Cow Tower,
Bishop Bridge, T he Yacht Station, and downstream of
Foundry Bridge to approximately 100 yards downstream of
Carrow Bridge.
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RIVER YARE
Free fishing from Earlham Bridge downstream to
Cringleford Bridge. 2 miles of left bank. Dace, roach,
chub, bream and pike.
RIVER YARE
Trowse. Downstream of church on right bank. Roach,
bream and pike. Norwich and District A.A. membership
from local tackle shops or Mr. C. W igg 0603 423625.
RIVER YARE
Free fishing at Thorpe Green A mile of left bank. Roach,
bream and pike.
RIVER YARE
Free fishing at Thorpe left bank downstream from railway
foot bridge near Thunder Lane traffic lights. Roach,bream
and pike.
Station. Bank C at Candey Red House P.H. Banks D, E, F,
G, at Beauchamp Arms (car parking chargeable) Langley
Dyke and Langley Green.
RATTLESDEN RIVER
Stowmarket, Combs Ford. Roach and dace see Needham
Lake under Stillwaters.
Free fishing at Trowse alongside Whidingham Lane.
Downstream to the Sewage Works. Roach, bream and
pike.
RIVER YARE
Free fishing at Bramerton downstream from the Woods
End P.H. Roach, bream and pike.
RIVER WENSUM
Costessey, 600 yds, upstream of Costessey M ill, chub,
roach and pike. Norwich and District A.A. membership
from local tackle shops or telephone Mr. C. W igg 0603
423625.
RIVER WENSUM
RIVER YARE
Free fishing at Buckenham, Candey, Rockland, Claxton
and Langley 2,900 yards of left bank and 5,200 yards of the
right bank. Roach, bream and pike (see map 5). Access to
banks A and B over level crossing near Buckenham Railway
Sparham Hall, 1 mile, pike, chub, roach and bream.
Members of the Norfolk Anglers Conservation Association
may obtain day permits, further information and
membership from Mr. J. Nunn, Heronfield, W est
Somerton, Gt. Yarmouth NR29 4DJ.
COARSE FISHING - STILLWATERS
ALDEBY HALL FARM PITS
Near Beccles 4 small pits 316 acres. Carp, tench and roach.
Day tickets from the Bailiff who calls round. National Grid
Reference T M 442930.
ALDERFEN BROAD
Neatishead 25 acres. Tench over 7 lbs. Bream over 9 lbs.
Boat fishing only available from Wroxham Angling Centre
0603 782453. Grid ref. TG 355195.
ALDERSON LAKE
tickets from Breakaway Tackle 0473 741393. Grid ref. TM
120513.
BARHAM 'B ' PIT
Claydon 20 acres. Carp over 20 lb., bream 9 lb., tench
7/4lb., roach 2'A\b. G.A.P.S. members only see Alderson
Lake. Grid ref. TM 121510.
BARTON BROAD
150 acres. Bream 6 lb., roach and pike. Boat fishing only.
Rowboats for hire from Barton Lodge Hotel, telephone
Bill on 0692 630644. Grid ref. TG 360220.
Needham Market 8 acres. Tench 6
lb., roach VA\b. and pike over 20 lb.
Gipping Angling Preservation Society
membership required from Mr.
George Alderson 0473 602828 Grid
ref. TM 097545.
ALTON WATER RESERVOIR
Ipswich 350 acres, over 400 numbered
pegs for matches. Bream, roach, tench
and pike. Day tickets in advance from
most local tackle shops. Season
permits and further information from
Mr. George Alderson 0473 602828.
Grid ref.TM 145365.
BARHAM 'A ' PIT
Claydon 4 acres. Carp over 20 lb. Day
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BAWBURGH LAKE
15 acres. Roach, bream, carp and pike. Season permit from
Tom Boulton Fishing Tackle, Norwich 0603 426834. Grid
ref. T G 173090.
BRIDGE FARM
Wickham Market. 1A acres. Most coarse species.
Membership of Framlinghain A.C. required from
Saxmundham Angling Centre 0728 603443.
Grid ref. TM 307569.
BECCLES ROD AND GUN CLUB FISHERY
VA acres. M ost coarse species. Day tickets 16th June to
30th October from Tilneys Gunsmiths, Beccles. Grid ref.
T M 429913.
BR0ADLANDS NURSERIES LAKES
Ormesby St Michael. 2 small lakes. Most coarse species.
Day tickets in advance from Broadland Cafe. Grid ref. TG
464151.
BEESTON LAKE
Neatishead 5 acres. Tench over 7 lb., roach, bream and
pike. Day tickets from M r. A. Jickells 0692 630688. Grid
ref. T G 331213.
BUCKLING LAKE
Aylsham 20 acres. Most coarse species. Day tickets from
M r. W . Cooper, 0263 734181. Grid ref. TG 178290.
BROOKE PIT
2 acres. Tench, roach and perch. Day tickets from the
Bailiff who calls round. Grid ref. TG 280006.
BROOME PITS
25 acres, total, 3 pits. Roach, bream and carp. Day tickets
from the Bailiff who calls round. Match bookings from Mr.
David Tuffs 0986 894535. Grid ref. TM 348917.
B00T0N CLAY PIT
4 acres. Carp to 30 lb., tench, bream and roach. Day tickets
from the Bailiff who calls round. Grid ref. TG 135224.
BOSMERE LAKE
Needham M arket, 5 acres. Bream, roach, tench and pike.
M embers of Bosmere Fishing Club only, telephone Mr.
Jim M arkwell 0449 721487. Grid ref. T M 099548.
BURE VALLEY LAKES
Itteringham 2 acres. Carp over 20 lb., roach, perch and
tench. Day tickets booked in advance from Mr. D. Green
026 387 666. Grid ref. TG 143302.
BUSS CREEK
Southwold. 1 mile approximately 10 yards wide. Bream,
tench, roach and perch. Day
tickets in advance from Purdy’s
Newsagents, Southwold. 0502
724250. Grid ref. TM 499766.
CANTLEY SUGAR FACTORY
2 acres. Bream, tench and roach.
Season permit from Mr. Parcell
0493 700351. Grid ref. TG
389031.
CAUSEWAY LAKE
Great Blakenham, 7 acres. Bream
6 lb., roach 2'A\b., perch 3Mlb. and
pike over 20 lb. G.A.P.S. members
only. See Alderson Lake. Grid ref.
TM 120522.
C0STESSEY PITS
12 acres and 6 acres. Carp over 20
lb., bream, tench, roach and pike.
Day and season permits in advance
from most tackle shops or Mr. C.
W igg 0603 423625. Grid ref. TG
163130.
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Boat fishing only. From 16th June to 30th September.
Bookings in advance from Mr. E. Green 0502 730568.
Grid ref. TM 511954.
FRITT0N LAKE
Near Great Yarmouth, 175 acres. Bream, roach, tench and
pike. Admission tickets issued at the main gates. Boats
available. Telephone 0493 48 8208. Grid ref. T G 490010.
GREENS PITS
Burgh Casde, 2 small pits. Most coarse species. Day tickets
available from the Bailiff who calls round. Grid ref. TG
480037.
GUNTH0RPE HALL LAKE
Melton Constable, 3 acres. Carp, tench and roach. Day
tickets from M r. D. S. Munson, telephone no. 0263
861373. Grid ref. TG 009345.
DECOY BROAD
Woodbastwick, 30 acres. Bream, roach and pike. Boat
fishing. Norwich and District A. A. members only,
telephone Mr. C. W igg 0603 423625. Grid ref. TG
329168.
GUNT0N HALL LAKE
Lowestoft. 3 acres. Carp, tench and roach. Day tickets
from reception. For further details telephone 0502 730288.
GUNT0N PARK LAKE
DECOY FARM
Ormesby St. Michael, 2 acres, tench 61b, and well stocked
with most coarse species, Day permits from the farmhouse,
Match bookings up to 40 pegs. Telephone Mr. J. Nunn,
0493 393249. N.G.R. TG 475160.
DISS MERE
4 acres. Carp over 10 lbs., roach, tench and crucian carp.
Diss A.C. membership required from Zoe’s Tackle Shop,
Diss 0379 651222. Grid ref. T M 116798.
DITCHINGHAM PIT
3 acres. Carp to 20 lb., bream, roach and tench. Bungay
Cherry Tree members only, telephone Mr. I. Gosling 0986
892982. Grid ref. TM 335 907.
FELBRIGG HALL LAKE
Near Cromer, 4 acres. Tench, rudd. Day tickets in
advance, telephone 026 375 444. Grid ref. TG 190389.
FELMINGHAM MILL LAKE
Aylsham, 1 acre. Carp, roach and perch. Day tickets in
advance from Mr. Moore 0263 735106. Grid ref. TG
232298.
FLIXTON DECOY
Near Lowestoft, 15 acres. Rudd, bream, tench and perch.
Near Aylsham, 16 acres. Bream and roach. Day tickets
available from the Bailiff who calls round. For match
bookings, telephone 02 6 3 768284. Grid ref. TG 225336.
HARDLEY MARSHES
Loddon, 50 acres, roach, bream and pike. Day permits,
June 16th to August 31st, from Mr. Nicholls, 16 the
Market Place, Loddon. N.G.R. T M 380998.
HENHAM DAIRY POND
1 acre. Carp 10 lb., crucians, roach, tench and rudd. Day
tickets in advance, see Buss Creek. Grid ref. T M 448784.
HEVINGHAM LAKES
3 small lakes. Carp over 10 lb. Day tickets from Mr.
Mathewson at the bungalow for further details telephone
060 548 368. Grid ref. T G I80218.
HICKLING BROAD and HEIGHAM SOUND
700 acres. Bream 7 lb., roach and pike 30 lb. Boat fishing
only. Boats available from Whispering Reeds Boatyard.
Telephone number 069 261314. Grid ref. TG 415215.
H0LKHAM LAKE
Near Wells-next-the-Sea. 35 acres. Most coarse species.
Day and season permits from the estate office. For further
details telephone 0328 710227. Grid ref. T F 882438.
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LENWADE COMMON LAKES
3 pits up to 5 acres. M ost coarse species. Day tickets
available from the Bailiff who calls round. Grid ref. TG
097180.
LETHERINGSETT FISHERY
N ear H olt. 3 acres. Carp, roach, tench and perch. Day
tickets available from the Bailiff who calls round. Match
bookings for 20 anglers from the Secretary, Sheringham
and D istrict A.C., telephone no. 0263 825 228. Grid ref.
T G 064392.
LOAM POND
Sutton near W oodbridge. 2 acres. Bream 7 lb., carp 10 lb.,
roach and perch. Season permits from Rod and Gun Shop,
W oodbridge 0394 382377. Grid ref. T M 315453.
LYNG PIT
4 acres. Roach, tench, bream and carp. Day tickets in
advance from local tackle shops or Secretary of Dereham
A.C., M r. S. R. Allison telephone no. 0362 694828. Grid
ref. T G 067183.
MARTHAM PITS
Sm all reed fringed interconnected ponds. Tench, rudd,
bream and carp. Day tickets in advance from M olly’s Sweet
Shop, M artham Green, telephone no. 0493 740366. Grid
ref. T G 447195.
MELTON LAKE
10 acres. Roach, rudd and carp. Day tickets in advance
from Breakaway Tackle, Ipswich, telephone no. 0473
741394. Grid ref. TM 292505.
NEEDHAM LAKE
7 acres. Roach, perch and bream. Membership of Gipping
Valley A.C. from Bosmere Tackle, Needham Market,
telephone no. 0449 721808. Grid ref. TM 093547.
0RMESBY, R0LLESBY and FILBY BROADS
800 acres. Bream 10 lb., roach and pike 30 lb. Boats for
hire from M r. Barnes, telephone no. 0493 368142, Eels
Foot Hotel 0493 730342 and M r. Millstead 0493 748232
M r. G. Alexander 0493 368142, Mr. Tacon 0493
740236.Grid ref. TG 470165.
OULTON BROAD
100 acres. Bream, roach, perch and mullet. Free fishing
from the bank at Nicholas Everitt Park. Boats for hire from
Knights Creek, telephone no. 0502 572599 or 0502
566559. Grid ref. TM 510925.
RAILWAY LAKE
North Elmham, 1 acre. Crucian carp, bream, roach and
perch. Members of Fakenham A.C. only, telephone Mr. G.
Parsons 0328 864637. Grid ref. T F 995200.
RANWORTH BROAD
100 acres. Bream, roach and pike 30
lb. Norwich and District A. A.
members only, telephone Mr. C.
W igg 0603 423625. Grid ref. TG
355155.
REEPHAM FISHERIES
3 acres. Carp, rudd and tench. Day
tickets in advance from the office, Mr.
Daws 0603 870829. Grid ref. TG
107228.
REYDON No. 1
3 acres. 20 lb. carp, 5 lb. tench, roach
and rudd. Day tickets in advance from
Purdy’s Newsagents, Southwold 0502
724250. Grid ref. T M 497769.
REYDON No. 4
2 acres. 10 lb. carp. Day tickets from
Purdy’s Newsagents, Southwold 0502
724250 and local tackle shops. Grid
ref. TM 496766.
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RINGLAND LAKES
Several lakes up to 3 acres.
Roach, bream, tench and carp to
30 lb. Day tickets from the
Bailiff who calls round. Grid ref.
TG 143127.
ROCKLAND BROAD
50 acres. Roach, bream and pike.
Boat fishing only. Row boats for
hire from Mr. Dye, Les Fours, 2
Lower Road, Rockland St. Mary.
050 88-256.Launching available
at the public staithe. Grid ref.
TG 333050.
SALH0USE BROAD
20 acres. Roach, bream and pike
over 20 lb. Boat fishing and
some bank fishing, permits
issued by the warden who calls
round. Boats can be booked
from Wroxham A.C. secretary,
Mr. Bob Westgate 0603 401062
or John Wilson and Tom Boulton’s tackle shops in
Norwich. Grid ref. TG 320157.
SC0ULT0N MERE
Near Hingham. 6 acres. Tench, rudd and pike. Day tickets
from the bailiff who calls round. Grid ref. TF 988011.
SELBRIGG LAKE
Near Holt. 4 acres. Roach, tench, perch and pike. Day
tickets in advance from Mr. Wrights farm near the lake.
Telephone no. 0263 712366. Grid ref. TG 108390.
SHALLOW BROOK LAKE
Costessey. 2 acres. Carp, roach, perch and tench. Day
tickets in advance from the Farm Shop. For further
information telephone Mr. R. Green 0603 742822 or
741123. Grid ref. TG 183112.
SHROPHAM PIT
4 acres. Bream 71b., tench, roach, carp and pike.
Wymondham and District A.C. members only, Secretary
Mr. T. Binks, telephone no. 0603 405341. Grid ref. T L
994920.
SNETTERT0N PITS
5 pits up to 12 acres. Carp 10 lb., tench 41b., roach and
pike. Day tickets, season permits and match bookings
available at the fishery or telephone 0842 764312 or 095
382 289. Grid ref. T L 994918.
SOUTH WALSHAM BROAD
50 acres. Bream, roach and pike. Boat fishing in the outer
broad only. Launching available at the public staithe for
rowboats. Grid ref. TG 370141.
SPARHAM POOLS
Lyng, 20 acres, tench, roach and and pike, only 3 permits
issued each day to members of the Norfolk Anglers
Conservation Association, further information and
membership from Mr. J. Nunn, Heronfield, W est
Somerton, Gt. Yarmouth NR29 4DJ. N.G.R. T G 075180.
ST0NEGATE LAKE
Near Aylsham. 3 acres. Most coarse species. Annual
membership of Yarmouth, Gorleston and District A.C.
from Tom Boulton Fishing Tackle, Norwich 0603 426834.
Grid ref. TG 183260.
SWANGEY LAKES
Near Attleborough. 4 A acres and 1A acres. Carp 20 lb.,
crucian carp, tench, roach and perch. Day tickets available
from the Bailiff on the bank. For further information
telephone Minns Aggregates (Carbrooke) Limited,
telephone no. 0953 881330. Grid ref. T M 004943.
SWANT0N M0RLEY FISHERIES
30 acres, 5 lakes. Tench, bream, roach and pike. Day
tickets in advance from Dereham Gun and Tackle Shop,
telephone no. 0362 696926. Grid ref. TG 020190.
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TASWOOD LAKES
5 lakes up to 3 acres. Carp 20 lb. and most coarse species.
Day tickets from M r. David Edwards at the bungalow. For
further information telephone 0508 470919. Grid ref. T M
197969.
THOMPSON WATER
N ear W atton, 34 acres. Tench, roach, bream and carp over
10 lb. Day tickets from the Bailiff who calls round. Grid
ref. T L 915950.
UNIVERSITY BROAD
Norwich. 7 acres. Bream, roach, tench, carp over 10 lb.
and pike over 20 lb. Season permits only, telephone Mr.
Ron Ashby 0603 56161. Grid ref. T G 193072.
WAVENEY VALLEY LAKES
W ortw ell. Several lakes up to 5 acres. Carp over 30 lb. Day
tickets available from the shop. For further information
telephone 098 686676. Grid ref. T M 281849.
WENSUM FISHERIES
Costessey, 4 lakes up to 10 acres. Tench 71b, bream 91b,
roach and carp 201b. Season permits can be obtained by
members of the Norwich and District A.A., telephone Mr.
C. W ig g 0603 423625. Grid ref. T G 166126.
WEYBREAD PITS
H arleston. 5 pits up to approximately 100 acres. Most
coarse species. Day tickets from the house near the pits.
For Harleston and District A.C. membership, telephone
Advisory Committees
T hree Area Fisheries Advisory Committees serve the
Anglian region of the NRA. T hey provide a direct link
between anglers and the regional organisation.
T he Committees are consulted on a wide variety of
policy and local fisheries matters and are represented on
the main Regional Fisheries Advisory Committee, a
statutory committee of the NRA.
Local Advisory Committee representatives for the
Norfolk and Suffolk area are:M r. P.I. Peachey-Edwards, Badgers Oak, Nounsley
Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, Essex.CM3
2N G
Mr. S.E. Alden, 19 Mariners Lane,
Norwich. NR1 3AF
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M r. P. Brown 0379 853505. For match bookings,
telephone M r. Nigel Poll 0379 853571. Grid ref. TM
245819.
WILLSM0RE WATER
Fakenham. 114 acres. Carp 10 lb., roach, perch and tench.
Fakenham Angling Club members only, telephone Mr.
George Parsons 0328 864637. Grid ref. TF 915298.
W0LTERT0N PARK LAKE
N ear Aylsham. 10 acres. Tench over 7 lbs. Day tickets
available from the head gardeners lodge. Grid ref. TG
163313.
WOODRISING WATER MEADOWS
Near Hingham, 1 acre. Carp, tench and roach. Day tickets
in advance from Mr. Bunning 0362 820702. Grid ref. TF
991039.
WORTHING GRAVEL PITS
8 acres and 2 acres. Bream 6 lb., roach and pike. Day
tickets in advance from local tackle shops. Dereham and
District A.C. membership from Mr. S. R. Allison 0362
694828. Grid ref. TG 006200.
WR0XHAM BROAD
100 acres. Roach, bream and pike. Boat fishing only. Boats
can be booked from Wroxham A.C. Secretary Mr. Bob
Westgate, telephone no. 0603 401062 or John Wilson and
Tom Boultons’ Tackle shops in Norwich. Grid ref. TG
312168.
Pollution
Anglers who see any pollution or notice dead fish in the
Norfolk and Suffolk area should call or notify the
appropriate NRA area office (see telephone directory
under National Rivers Authority) or Regional
Headquarters, Kingfisher House, Orton Goldhay,
Peterborough PE2 5ZR where there is a 24 hour call
facility (Tel: 0733 371811).
Lead weights
Remember - It is ILLEGAL to sell or use lead weights
of greater than 0.06 grams and less than, or equal to,
28.35 grams. Maximum penalty for illegal use is £1,000.
Overhead power lines are extremely dangerous. Please
check before choosing where to fish and do not take
unnecessary risks.
The information given in this publication is as up-to-date as possible at the time
of going to press but the publishers cannot accept any responsibility for
information which subsequently changes or is shown to be incorrect.
ANGLING CLUBS IN NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK
NORWICH & DISTRICT AA
Mr. C. W igg
3 Coppice Avenue
Norwich
Tel. Norwich (0603) 423625
BUNGAY CHERRY TREE AC
Mr. I. Gosling
37 St Mary’s Terrace
Bungay
Tel. Bungay (0986) 892982
GIPPING ANGLING
PRESERVATION SOCIETY
WROXHAM AC
Mr. B. Westgate
32 St Olave’s Road
Norwich
Tel. Norwich (0603) 401062
GIPPING VALLEY AC
Mr. I Lawrence
30 Lincoln Road
Claydon
Tel. (0473) 830908
HARLESTON, WORTWELL &
DISTRICT AA
Mr. N. Poll
27 School Lane
Harleston
Norfolk
Tel. Harleston (0379) 853571
Mr. G. Alderson
19 Clover Close
Ipswich
Tel. (0473) 602828
WOODBRIDGE & DISTRICT AC
Mr. G. Brown
2 Main Road
Benhall
Saxmundham
Tel. (0728) 604076
FAKENHAM AC
Mr. G. Parsons
26 St Peter’s Road
Fakenham
Tel. Fakenham (0328) 864637
DEREHAM & DISTRICT AC
Mr. S. R. Allison
Pound Cottage
Cemetery Road
East Dereham
Tel. East Dereham (0362) 694828
WYM0NDHAM AC
Mr. T . Binks
25 Rosemary Road
Sprowston
Norwich
Tel. Norwich (0603) 405341
DISS & DISTRICT AC
Mr. R. Johnson
4 Copeman Road
Roydon
Diss
Tel. Diss (0379) 644784
If you own or know of a fishery which is available to visiting anglers but is not included in this
guide, please complete this form and send it to:
The Fisheries, Recreation and Conservation Officer, National Rivers Authority,
Eastern Area, Cobham Road, Ipswich IP3 9JE
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Name of Fishery
Address/location
.............................................................Size of fishery (acres)
Fish species/sizes.................................................................
.............................................................Day/season ticket cost
From where/who can these tickets be obtained: (name, address, Telephone number)
Any other relevant information:
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served by a former regional water authority.
The main functions of the NRA are:
W ater resources
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— the general supervision of flood defences; the
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— the maintenance, improvement and
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includinglicensing, re-stocking and
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— furthering the conservation of the water
environment and protecting its amenity.
' ecreation
Enviro n m en t A gency
— navigation responsibilities in three regions —
Anglian, Southern and Thames and the
provision and maintenance of recreational
facilities on rivers and waters under its
control.
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