Norfolk fishing lakes
Fishing lakes in Norfolk
Norfolk has a varied selection of day ticket coarse fisheries, match lakes, specimen carp and catfish waters, holiday fisheries and peaceful rural venues. The current directory covers waters near Norwich, Barford, Dereham, Narborough, Thetford, Hockwold, Harleston and the North Norfolk coast. Use the venue listings below to compare town, species, access type, facilities and official links before travelling.
Best forDay ticket carp and coarse fishing, match and pleasure lakes, specimen carp and catfish sessions, night fishing, family-friendly waters and fisheries with accommodation.
Local areasNorwich, Barford, Dereham, Billingford, Narborough, Thetford, Hockwold, Harleston, Bodham and the Norfolk Broads
Check before you goConfirm opening times, booking rules, permits, bait restrictions, parking, toilets, night fishing and payment method.
Choosing a fishing lake in Norfolk
Start with the part of Norfolk that best suits your journey. Barford Lakes and Taswood Lakes are useful choices south and west of Norwich, Billingford Lakes is near Dereham, Narborough Fisheries serves West Norfolk, and Cross Drove and Oakwood Park Lakes are close to Thetford and Hockwold. Waveney Valley Lakes and Broome Pits cover the Norfolk and Suffolk border, while Willow Lakes at Bodham is convenient for the North Norfolk coast.
For pleasure or match fishing, compare the purpose-built waters at Barford Lakes with the coarse and competition options at Billingford, Narborough and Taswood. These venues differ in public opening days, match bookings and rules for keepnets, nets and bait, so check the particular lake rather than relying on rules for the wider complex.
Anglers planning specimen or overnight sessions can compare Broome Pits, Cross Drove Fishery, Oakwood Park Lakes and Waveney Valley Lakes. Access ranges from day and night tickets to advance-booked 24-hour or longer sessions. Check arrival times, minimum tackle requirements, fish-care equipment and whether the chosen lake is intended for carp, catfish, pike or mixed coarse fishing.
Several Norfolk fisheries combine fishing with useful facilities or accommodation. Billingford offers camping, a lakeside cafe and shower facilities; Narborough has caravan and motorhome pitches; Taswood has fishing lodges and an on-site tackle shop; and Waveney Valley includes holiday accommodation around its lakes. Confirm whether fishing is included with a stay or must be booked separately.
Before travelling, check the latest ticket price, opening time, booking method, lake availability and venue rules. Norfolk fisheries may close individual waters for matches, limit angler numbers, restrict night fishing or require dry nets and unhooking equipment.
Showing 9 fishing lakes currently listed for Norfolk.
Local tackle shops near Norfolk fisheries
Need bait, line, hooks, feeders, nets or last-minute tackle? These local or nearby options may be useful before fishing in Norfolk. Always check opening times and stock before travelling.
Angling Direct Norwich
Large accessible tackle shop covering carp, coarse, predator, fly and sea fishing, with parking and in-store services.
- Area: 279 Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2RE
Angling Direct Wroxham
Broads-area tackle shop supplying carp, coarse, predator, fly and sea fishing equipment, with parking and wheelchair access.
- Area: Pettit House, Church Road, Wroxham, NR12 8UG
Barford Lakes Tackle Shop
On-site tackle shop useful for bait, tackle and local advice before a pleasure or match session.
- Area: Chapel Street, Barford, Norwich, NR9 4BJ
Narborough Fisheries Tackle Shop
On-site shop serving the fishery with tickets, bait and selected tackle.
- Area: Main Road, Narborough, PE32 1TE
Taswood Lakes Tackle and Bait Shop
Fully stocked on-site tackle and bait shop serving the Taswood carp and coarse lakes.
- Area: Mill Road, Flordon, Norwich, NR15 1LX
Norfolk fishing lakes FAQ
Do I need a rod licence to fish in Norfolk?
In most cases, yes. You normally need a valid Environment Agency rod fishing licence for freshwater fishing in England, plus any venue ticket, club permit or membership required by the fishery.
Are there day ticket fishing lakes in Norfolk?
Yes, but access varies by venue. Some waters are day ticket, while others are club waters, permit waters, holiday park waters, syndicates or booking-only fisheries.
What should I check before visiting a fishery in Norfolk?
Check opening times, booking requirements, ticket prices, bait rules, landing net rules, parking, toilets, night fishing access and seasonal restrictions.
Can I suggest an update to a venue in Norfolk?
Yes. Use the Add a Lake page if a listing needs correcting or you know a venue that should be added.
Which Norfolk fisheries offer day ticket fishing?
Barford Lakes, Billingford Lakes, Cross Drove Fishery, Narborough Fisheries, Taswood Lakes, Waveney Valley Lakes and Willow Lakes advertise day-ticket or short-session options, although public days and booking arrangements vary.
Where can I go night fishing in Norfolk?
Billingford Lakes advertises night and 24-hour tickets, Cross Drove offers day and night fishing during its operating season, and Waveney Valley provides bookable 24-hour sessions on selected lakes. Oakwood Park Lakes also specialises in booked longer sessions.
Which Norfolk lakes are suitable for match or pleasure fishing?
Barford Lakes manages dedicated pleasure, training and match waters. Billingford, Narborough and Taswood also provide coarse or match-fishing options. Check match calendars because fixtures may close individual lakes.
Can I stay at a Norfolk fishery?
Yes. Billingford Lakes and Narborough Fisheries offer camping or touring facilities, Taswood Lakes has fishing lodges, and Waveney Valley Lakes combines fishing with holiday accommodation. Confirm whether fishing is included with the stay.
Are there beginner or family-friendly fishing lakes in Norfolk?
Barford Lakes provides a training lake and coaching opportunities, while Willow Lakes offers reduced junior tickets and supplies landing mats and nets. Check age limits and supervision rules directly with each fishery.