Fishing is a popular pastime in Suffolk, and the county offers plenty of opportunities for anglers to catch a wide variety of fish. From the beaches and estuaries to the rivers and lakes, there are plenty of spots where you can try your luck. In this article, we’ll look at some of the best fishing locations in Suffolk and provide tips on getting started.
- Joe’s Road Fishery (Cornard Tye)
- Boxford Lake
- Shakerland Badwell Ash
- Barrow Lake
- Middle Reservoir
- Water Lane Reservoir
- Suffolk Water Park
- Sinks Pit – Kesgrave Quarry
- Ditchingham Pit
- Blue Waters Fishing Lake
- Halesworth Lakes
- Cookley Lake
- Hintlesham Fisheries
- Foxearth Fishery
- Creeting Lakes
- Colston Hall Fishery
- Nursery Lakes Fishing
- Kirton Hall Lake
- Jeagor Farm Lakes
- Hawstead Fishing Lakes
- Whitebridge Farm Fishery
- Field Farm Fisheries
- Haverhill Flood Park
- Suffolk Stour
- Rougham Carp Fishery
- Reydon No.1 Pit
- Broome Pits
- Bromeswell Lakes
- Alderson Lakes
- Akenham Lakes
- Bakers Puddle
- Weybread Carp Fishery
- Hinderclay Fishing Lakes
- Riverside Fisheries
- Hermitage Fisheries
- Barham Lakes
Fishing Lakes in Suffolk
Firstly, we will start by recommending some good all round fisheries that are suitable for everyone.
Suffolk Water Park: Suffolk Waterpark is a beautiful 102-acre park in Bramford, Suffolk. There are 6 Lakes on-site surrounded by stunning rural scenery. The fishery was once a quarry that has been redeveloped into a beautiful location with some of the best fishing in the area.
Kirton Hall Lake: This is an old estate lake with just as much character as fish! There are 54 pegs on this lake, most of which are stable wooden platforms.
Hinderclay Lakes: The largest lake at this venue, known as Spring Lake, is home to specimen crucian carp that can grow up to 3lbs. It’s rare to catch one that big!
Recommended Specimen Carp Fishing in Suffolk
There are many excellent carp fishing lakes in Suffolk. We have highlighted some of the ones we recommend that you try.
Big Lake at Suffolk Water Park: As previously mentioned, further up this article, Suffolk Water Park’s “Big lake” holds carp which grow up to 40lb.
Hintlesham Fisheries: Hintlesham Fisheries is a beautiful, family-run business with four lakes situated in Suffolk with carp to over 30lb.
Weybread Carp Fishery: This lake contains seven swims, providing each angler with 3 rods and ample space to fish. The dimensions of each stake are suitable for a two-person bivvy. You will likely need a barrow to transport your gear to some swims, as they can be far away.
River Fishing
There are many rivers in Suffolk which are perfect for fishing. The River Waveney, River Lark and River Little Ouse all offer good fishing for various species. Here are some tips on where to fish and what to expect:
The River Waveney: The Waveney is a slow-flowing river that winds through the Norfolk and Suffolk countryside. It’s a popular spot for coarse anglers, as there are good bream, roach, perch, and pike populations. However, it’s also worth trying your luck for barbel and carp.
The River Lark: The Lark is a smaller river that runs through the town of Bury St Edmunds. It’s a good spot for anglers of all levels of experience, as there are good populations of a variety of fish, including roach, bream, perch, chub, and barbel.
Fishing Clubs in Suffolk
| Name | Address | Website | FB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury St Edmunds Angling Association | 49a; St Johns Street Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1SP UK | Website | |
| Lowestoft Sea Angling Society | Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0RB UK | Website | |
| Verulam Angling Club | The Secretary PO Box 66 Beccles Suffolk NR34 7WZ UK | Website | |
| Sudbury and District Angling Society | Great Cornard Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0DG UK | Website | |
| Gipping Valley Angling Club | 57; High Street Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8AL UK | Website | |
| Gipping Valley Angling Club | 57; High Street Needham Market Ipswich Suffolk IP6 8AL UK | Website | |
| Gipping Angling Preservation Society | Bramford Social Club71-73 The StreetBramford;IpswichIP8 4DX | Website |
Fishing Tackle Shops in Suffolk
We have put together a full list of tackle shops in Suffolk.