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Billingford Fishing Lakes
Billingford Fishing Lakes, Elmham Road, Billingford, NR20 4RF
Enquiries to Wensum Valley Hotel on 01603 261012 or email info@fishingnorfolk.co.uk
Open 7 days a week - Pre Booking is Essential
If you are looking to try a new fishing venue in Norfolk, why not pay Billingford a visit? Located in the heart of the beautiful Norfolk countryside this disused quarry has 3 well stocked lakes of 7, 12 and 15 acres and 1 mile of the River Wensum. Despite being in existence for 20 years the lakes have rarely been fished, allowing wild Carp stocks to flourish. Most have never been caught, providing a real challenge for the keen angler. For details of the latest catches visit Why Norfolk.
Lakes
The lakes each have shallow marginal shelves with depths of 8ft-12ft of water out from the bank to a 30 yard cast. Species include Roach, Perch, Eels, Pike, Tench, Bream and in the 1st lake (closest to the Wardens Office & Toilets on left hand side of the below map) is a prolific head of Common and Mirror Carp in the 10-25lb bracket, although some 30lb+ specimens have recently been reported. Another of the lakes is specially designated for fly fishing and is well stocked with both Brown & Rainbow Trout and also some coarse fish that will take the fly.
River
Our 1 mile stretch of fast flowing river Wensum ranges in depth from 2ft-6ft. Chubb in the 3-5lb range are most prolific and full to free lining or light ledgering tactic during the summer months. Also to be found is Dace, Trout, Pike, Roach and Barbel.
Picture courtesy of John Wilson
Facilities
Over 100 pegs available, Parking available at your peg or close by, Toilets, Wardens Office
Fees
Day Ticket (7am-7pm) - £10.00
Overnight Ticket (24hrs) - £20.00
Fly Fishing Ticket (One Lake + River ) - £20.00 including 4 fish
Pre booking is essential on 01603 261012. Anyone wanting to fish at Billingford must have a valid rod licence. 2 rod per person are permitted (3 for carp fishing). No dogs on site please.
Location
The three lakes are numbered 1, 2 and 3 from left to right. The entrance to the site is located approximately at the orange marker.
From Norwich - Take the A1067, Fakenham Road through Lenwade past Bawesdwell Garden Centre(approx. 14 miles). Take 2nd left after Garden Centre B1145 towards Billingford. Follow the road through Billingford and the entrance is just past the last house on the left.
From Dereham - Take the B1110, North Elmham Road and turn right at the Kings Head (PH) (approx. 5 miles) towards Billingford on the B1145. The entrance is on the right before entering the village.
From Fakenham - Take the A1067 towards Norwich (approx. 9.3 mile) then turn right onto the B1145 towards Billingford. Follow the road through Billingford and the entrance is just past the last house on the left.
Links
For further information on fishing venues in Norfolk try www.carp.com
Looking for somewhere to stay? Try www.wensumvalleyhotel.co.uk
