Fishing in Suffolk

Catching your own breakfast, lunch or tea is a patient and popular art, and the variety of water yielding good fishing in Suffolk draws keen anglers in droves. There are dozens of angling clubs and societies operating in the county, sharing helpful local knowledge with visitors, as well as various fishing sites.



First up, the inland scene. The numerous rivers, ponds, lakes and gravel pits mean that fishing in Suffolk provides a variety of scenic locations and fishing conditions to enjoy the day. Tickets are reasonable, and some locations give opportunity for night-fishing as well. A successful day fishing in Suffolk means roach or perch, tench, chub, maybe even a pike, and good old marshland eels.

You don’t have to bring tackle. You can hire or buy as you please. The clubs spell out the friendly rules for bait, which can be obtained locally too. Some waters are open all year. The River Stour’s luscious banks are a beautiful place to fish – but then so are others, giving you a choice of wonderful spots that might prove a lot harder than landing a catch.



One fine example of a Suffolk fishing site is High Lodge, Saxmundham.

Individuals, families and corporate groups can all enjoy excellent fishing - for just £6.00! The site currently has 2 half-acre, well-stocked lakes containing a mix of coarse fish including Carp up to 20lb, Tench up to 4lbs and Roach & Rudd up to 11lb. Both lakes attract a wide range of birds and wildlife, and one lake is open to the public, the other to overnight guests. Other facilities which includes free car parking, refreshments and toilets.



High Lodge lakes can accommodate up to 12 pegs each making them ideal for competition purposes.

Due to its central location and easy access, High Lodge is the ideal location for corporate activity days that involve fishing. Equipment hire is available for Corporate Customers Only.

Fishing in Suffolk - Sea Fishing

Sea fishing in Suffolk is popular too. Lowestoft and Orford beach fishing has a long tradition, and provides a fantastic family opportunity to combine beach fun with some serious lines. You can be taken out to sea to continue your angling by the charter boats to be found at quays and harbours.
And if you don’t fancy what the successful fishers have proudly brought home, just pop their catch in a freezer and offer them the bait that restaurants of Suffolk dish up - the professional catches of sole, plaice, cod, sprats, shrimp, lobster, crab…which can be purchased straight from the fishermens’ sheds on the beach, and from the early-morning stalls of Suffolk harbours.



Carlton Meres Country Park - Caravan Park and Fishing Lakes
There are 2 very well stocked lakes that are open to the public with the correct rod license.
Rendham Road
Saxmundham
IP17 2QP
Please see Carlton Meres Country Park.

The two lakes boast acres of water catering for all types of fishing from Carp through to Tench, Rudd and Bream. There are many different swims located around the lakes to allow the fishermen peace, quiet and of course, space. For those of you keen Carpers out there, we recommend you try the well stocked lake, with carp weighing over 40lbs. Carlton Meres also hold in-house fishing tournaments for anyone who wants to enter.

Please Note: Fishing Permits are available to anyone staying at Carlton Meres. Permits are only issued upon presentation of an Environment Agency Rod Licence.
Prices: Day Ticket £20 (6am til Dusk). Limited pegs available so please book before your visit. Night fishing is permitted to Residents only.

Fishing in Suffolk

The recently refurbished Foxearth Leisure in Cavendish is a first-class fishing location with a great many leisure facilities that are suitable for the whole family. It contains three lakes packed full of quality tench, golden tench, bream, perch and many other species. Foxearth lakes are run on a day ticket basis giving everyone the opportunity to fish whilst maintaining very high standards in fish quality and landscaping. Aside from fishing, other facilities at Foxearth Leisure include an outdoor air rifle shelter and range, a purpose-built outdoor archery shelter, range & course, a shower room, cafe and toilets with disabled access. Foxearth Leisure is availble to hire for children’s parties, stag & hen parties, and corporate events.

Gone Fishing!



Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

You can enjoy a tailor-made Fishing Break at this fabulous Hotel set in 300 acres of beautiful undulating Constable Country on the Suffolk/Essex border, making use of the excellent course fishing on one of the Hotel's large lakes. This is also a great option for family breaks as the non fishing enthusiasts can enjoy a wide variety of other facilities offered at the Hotel, including Golf, Spa, and a fully equipped gym and pool, leaving the fisherman in peace to concentrate on the challenge of catching some quality fish.

Baker's Puddle Mill Road, Buxhall, Stowmarket
IP14 3DW Tel 07887 788 965

Bakers Puddle is a family owned, private fresh water fishing lake situated in the heart of the Suffolk countryside providing anglers with not only excellent sporting potential but also an extremely relaxing environment to enjoy their sport or hobby. It's open all year round to both day ticket anglers and season ticket holders alike. Bakers Puddle is well stocked with an array of quality fresh water fish worthy of catching by any standards!
Fishing is with barbless hooks only. Various bait options available on request.
We have a large stock of Common Carp, Mirror Carp and Crucian Carp up to 35Lbs, Tench and Bream up to 4Lbs, Rudd up to 2Lbs Purch and Chubb.
Amenities Include: on site toilet facilities, mains water, electric hookup and waste disposal for touring caravans with ample car parking just yards from the lake. OtherServices in Stowmarket

Fishing in Suffolk

Barham Pits Claydon, Ipswich
Barham is accessed via Claydon village. It contains all species of fish but the main types are Carp, Pike, Tench and Bream. It fishes both winter and summer and so is a good all round fishery. Depths vary dramatically and a good knowledge of the water is required to obtain the best fishing.
Barham Pits day tickets can be purchased from Gipping Angling & Preservation Society.GAPS website
More on Ipswich

Barton Mills Lake Mildenhall
Tickets can be purchased at local tackle shops. You'll be fishing for Crucian Carp, Rudd, and Tench. Barton Mills offers fishing tuition and refreshments. This water is suitable for disabled anglers.
Contact Lark Angling & Preservation Society, Mr R West 01842 815421 for more details.
Accomodation in Mildenhall

Blue Waters - Swan Lake,Old Stowmarket Road, Woolpit
Bury St. Edmunds
Parking, disabled access, accommodation, match bookings are all available. Coarse Fishing for Bream, Carp, Roach, Rudd, Tench. Suitable for disabled anglers. Barbless hooks only.

Day tickets available. Contact Mr. M Baker 01359 240293
More on historic Bury St. Edmunds

Bottom Lake
This private lake can be hired by the day.
(£45) 01787 278178

Brandon Lake
Rememberance Fields,
Church Road,
Brandon, Suffolk

Next to the Little Ouse this lake of approx 3 acres, has plenty of features. Brandon Lake features Carp to 25 lbs, Tench to 7lbs, Bream to 6lbs, also Roach, Perch, Eels and a couple of pike. All tactical methods work well with Corn, Trout Pellets and Bread being the favorites. Night Fishing available on officially organized nights. Suitable for disabled anglers.

Tickets can be purchased from the Brandon & District Angling Club, contact Paul Macloughlan 01842 812 979
More to do in Brandon

Fishing in Suffolk

Creeting Lakes
Braziers Hall,
Creeting St Peter,
Stowmarket, IP14 5BW

Day ticket venue with 2 lakes set in Suffolk countryside. A total of 44 pegs, ideal for match or pleasure anglers. Toilet on site. Coarse Fishing for Common, ghost & mirror carp up to 19lbs. Rudd, roach, tench & bream to 2lbs.Barbless hooks only. No keepnets, except for matches. No bait bans. Open year-round. Suitable for disabled anglers.

Adult £6 for one rod & £10 for two, concessions £4 for one rod & £6 for two. Please call 01449 612364

Goslings Farm Shop
Trimley St Martin,
Felixstowe
01394 273361
Well stocked carp lakes open all year round.
About Felixstowe

Highbridge Fishery
Bridgeham, nr Thetford
Private Fishery, Open All Year
www.highbridgefisheries.co.uk
01359 252393

Hill Top Farm
Nayland
01206 263551

Kates Hill Lake
Raydon
01473 823054

Keddies Farm
Brandiston Hall
Waldingfield
By Appointment Only
01787 247220

Lakeside
Onehouse 01449 613770
Long Pond/Cable Pond, Clare,
Call Wilf Garnere on 01787 278315
£5 from house not on the bank

Marsh Farm
Sternfield, Saxmundham,
Suffolk

3 pits - carp, match and a smaller “sausage shaped” lake, grass and reed lined, nice banks. Coarse fishing for skimmers around 3 to the pound and loads of roach and perch. You may also find carp in there, but they don’t come out often! There are no barbed hooks, no keepnets and you must dip your landing net. Open all year.

Day Tickets are £5 adult one rod (£6 for 2) and £4 for junior and oap.

Fishing in Suffolk

Rushbrook Farm Lake
Lavenham
Day tickets are £6 and can only be purchased strictly from Sudbury or Haverhill Angling centres.
Not open on bank holidays. See
Lavenham Guide for information and other Things to Do in Lavenham



South Elmham Lakes Trout Fishery
South Elmham Lakes offer peaceful quiet fly fishing for quality rainbow and brown trout. Open all year round. £18 for 3 Fish. The Suffolk-based lakes are home to abundant wildlife, and teem with aquatic life.
Old Hall Farm
St. Nicholas
Harleston
Norfolk
IP20 0PS
Bookings Tel. 07500703389
www.southelmhamlakes.co.uk


Weybread Fishery (above)
A mature 3 acre lake set in peaceful and picturesque surroundings.
Lots of big carp to 30lb+, tench to 8lb, specimen roach and perch.
Day tickets by advance booking only as max 20 anglers per day.
Easy parking near to the lake and toilet/washroom cleaned daily.
Mill Lane
Weybread
IP21 5TP
Tel: 01379 588 141
Email: mail@weybreadfishery.co.uk
Weybread Fishery



Willow Lakes Trout Fishery
Willow Lakes (pictured above and below) consist of two lakes of 1½ and 2 acres, well sheltered from cold winds with deep water close to the banks making long casting unnecessary. There are prolific hatches of “buzzers” & sedges with good evening rises from May onwards.
Fishing is from 1st March to October 31st.
Ash Farm
Chediston
Halesworth
IP19 0BB
Tel: 01986 785392
Willow Lakes Trout Fishery



Willows Reservoir
Wix
Nightfishing by arrangement
£3 per rod - £10 day and night
Tickets can be purchased from Steve at house
0966217431

For more information and fishing tips, please see the Environment Agency's pamphlet Where to Go Fishing - Anglian Guide

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