East of England · Suffolk · Stutton

Alton Water

Alton Water near Ipswich is an Anglian Water reservoir fishery offering permit-based coarse and predator fishing for roach, bream, carp, pike, zander and perch, with day and season permits available.

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About Alton Water

Alton Water is a large tree-lined Suffolk reservoir with bays and deep open-water areas. Anglian Water highlights the venue for specimen roach, including fish above 2lb, alongside large bream shoals and more recently stocked mirror and common carp. Predator fishing is also available for pike, zander and perch under the appropriate permit. Anglers need both an Anglian Water fishing permit and a current Environment Agency rod licence. Day permits and season permits are available, with night fishing offered under the eligible season-ticket arrangement.

County
Suffolk
Town or area
Stutton
Species
Roach, Bream, Carp, Pike, Zander, Perch, Coarse
Access
Day permit, Permit required, Predator fishing, Night fishing for eligible season permit holders
Facilities
Parking, Toilets, Cafe, Family friendly
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Fishing weather

3-day weather for Alton Water

Forecast for Ipswich. Check again before travelling as conditions can change.

Today 30 Sep
Light rain shower
20°C 16°C low
86% Chance of rain
19 mph Max wind
Tomorrow 1 Oct
Sunny
20°C 14°C low
36% Chance of rain
8 mph Max wind
Friday 2 Oct
Sunny
18°C 12°C low
7% Chance of rain
10 mph Max wind

Weather data provided by WeatherAPI.com

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Alton Water venue rules

Anglers must hold a valid Anglian Water fishing permit as well as the appropriate Environment Agency rod licence. Predator-permit holders must use dead sea baits only; livebaiting is prohibited. Landing nets and unhooking mats are required, and wire traces must be used when fishing for pike, zander or perch. Season-ticket holders receive the access arrangements and gate information associated with their permit.

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