Where to fish in Norfolk

Day-ticket carp and coarse fishing across Norfolk, one checked venue at a time.

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16 checked places so far — 10 fisheries and 6 river stretches. More to come as we check them.

River Wensum in Norfolk

6 checked stretches — day tickets, club waters, species, rules and live EA river levels →

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Taswood Lakes

Norwich · NR15 1LX

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Places to fish in Norfolk

16 of 16 checked places match. Weather edges above are for still waters — rivers run to their own levels, see the river guides.

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Taswood Lakes

Norwich · 8 lakes on site

Taswood Lakes near Norwich gives you five carp lakes and three coarse waters, with everything from Spring’s runs-water fishing to exclusive hire on Kingfisher. Pick your lake carefully: booking, access and ticket arrangements aren’t the same across the site.

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Barford Lakes

Wymondham · 8 lakes on site

Barford Lakes offers a proper mix of pleasure, match and learner fishing, with four lakes at its main Norfolk complex and four other managed waters. There’s plenty to choose from, but check current tickets and access before loading the car — several published notices are undated.

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Shallowbrook Lakes

Norwich · 4 lakes on site

Shallowbrook Lakes in Old Costessey gives you four different waters, from the 11-peg Carp Lake to mixed coarse fishing on Meadow, Snipe and Horseshoe. Day, night and 24-hour tickets are available, but check availability and get there before dusk if you're staying overnight.

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Billingford Lakes

Dereham · 8 lakes on site

Billingford Lakes near Dereham gives you a proper choice: specimen carp, mixed coarse ponds and roughly a mile of River Wensum fishing. Swim-side parking keeps the faff down, but check gate times and spectator charges before heading over.

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Cobbleacre Park

Aylsham · 5 lakes on site

Cobbleacre Park has five lakes covering beginner sessions, mixed coarse fishing, matches and a dedicated specimen option. Mario’s needs advance booking, while Amy’s day-ticket access depends on matches.

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Taverham Mill Fishery

Taverham · 4 lakes on site

Taverham Mill is a cracking Norfolk fishery with four lakes plus nearly a mile of River Wensum fishing. There’s a proper mix of carp, coarse and river options, from beginner-friendly day-ticket water to syndicate lakes with mid-30s lumps.

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Rollesby Broad

Rollesby · 1 lakes on site

Rollesby Broad is a cracking natural coarse water in the Trinity Broads, with boat fishing, platform access and a proper mixed bag of Broadland species. Fishing permission, boats and current rules need checking before you travel.

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Nirvana Fisheries

Wymondham · 2 lakes on site

Nirvana Fisheries near Wymondham is a quiet, natural Norfolk venue built around a top pond and lower pond. It looks particularly appealing for crucian and tench fishing, with the big caveat that access is by invitation or prior arrangement rather than a normal day-ticket setup.

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River Yare

Norwich · 9 lakes on site

Bawburgh Fisheries gives syndicate members seven lakes plus roughly 1.5 miles of the upper River Yare near Bawburgh, Lodge and Colney. It’s a proper mixed fishery, with specimen-water options and a rarely fished, overgrown river stretch for roving anglers.

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River Wensum

Norwich · 2 lakes on site

Wensum Fisheries is a members-oriented mixed fishery near Costessey and Taverham, with six mature gravel lakes and a stretch of the River Wensum. Clearwater Lake and the river section are the named waters in the checked details.

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Fakenham Angling Club River Wensum Club Stretch

River Wensum · Day ticket

A cracking 2.5 km club stretch on the upper River Wensum, with the Fakenham Angling Club water on the right, south bank. It’s clear, spring-fed and properly wild-looking above the A1065, with wild brown trout, dace and roach to keep things interesting.

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Checked 8 Oct 2026

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Taverham Mill River Wensum Stretch

River Wensum · Season permit or accommodation guests

Taverham Mill gives you roughly three-quarters of a mile of River Wensum, with two weir pools and a proper mix of deep water, gravel runs, lilies, reeds and snags. It’s run by Anglian Water Parks, with cracking chub fishing and plenty to keep all abilities busy.

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Checked 8 Oct 2026

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Bintry Mill Trout Fishery — Yarrow Farm, County School and Goff’s beats

River Wensum · Day ticket or members

A cracking, quiet stretch of the River Wensum run by Bintry Mill Trout Fishery. Day tickets cover Yarrow Farm, County School and, from the 2026 season, Goff’s — with wild trout, proper chalk-stream water and some cracking deeper fish.

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Checked 8 Oct 2026

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Sparham Hall

River Wensum · Members or guest ticket

Sparham Hall is a quiet, roughly 1.5-mile WACA stretch of the River Wensum at Lyng/Sparham. It’s slower, deeper water aimed squarely at specimen hunters, with some properly chunky fish in the mix.

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Checked 8 Oct 2026

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Castle Farm River Wensum Stretch, Swanton Morley

River Wensum · Members only or guest tickets

Castle Farm is a proper two-mile DDAC stretch on the River Wensum at Swanton Morley. It’s club water rather than a commercial day-ticket puddle, with chub, roach, dace, perch and pike in the wider DDAC river sections.

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Checked 8 Oct 2026

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Sayers Meadow Fishery, River Wensum at Lyng

River Wensum · Members or accompanied guests

Sayers Meadow is a cracking, habitat-restored stretch of the River Wensum at Lyng, run by Wensum Anglers Conservation Association. There’s over a mile of river, two well-known mill pools and a proper mix of chub, roach, dace, perch, pike and more.

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Checked 8 Oct 2026

Norfolk fishing, town by town

Here’s every town in Norfolk where we’ve checked at least one fishery, with the waters on its doorstep and the nearest tackle shops we know about. Distances are rough, as the crow flies — always check rules and tickets with the water before you head off.