Fishing in Dereham: waters near you
7 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Dereham, plus 6 river stretches across Norfolk. Closest first.
The lowdown on Dereham waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Dereham, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Billingford Lakes (about 1 mile), River Wensum (about 10 miles) and Taverham Mill Fishery (about 10 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, pike, roach, rudd, bream, tench, perch, crucian on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? Norfolk has 6 checked river stretches with who holds the rights, how to get a ticket or club book, and live river levels. Rivers fish to their own rhythm, so check the level before you set off.
Rules, prices and access can change, so always give the fishery or club a quick shout before you go. Need bait or a hand picking rigs? Find tackle shops near Dereham, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Dereham
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Fisheries near Dereham
74%Billingford Lakes
Dereham · 8 lakes on site
Billingford Lakes near Dereham gives you a proper choice: specimen carp, mixed coarse ponds and roughly a mile of River Wensum fishing. Swim-side parking keeps the faff down, but check gate times and spectator charges before heading over.
Norwich
River Wensum
River Wensum
Norwich · 2 lakes on site
Wensum Fisheries is a members-oriented mixed fishery near Costessey and Taverham, with six mature gravel lakes and a stretch of the River Wensum. Clearwater Lake and the river section are the named waters in the checked details.
76%Taverham Mill Fishery
Taverham · 4 lakes on site
Taverham Mill is a cracking Norfolk fishery with four lakes plus nearly a mile of River Wensum fishing. There’s a proper mix of carp, coarse and river options, from beginner-friendly day-ticket water to syndicate lakes with mid-30s lumps.
70%Barford Lakes
Wymondham · 8 lakes on site
Barford Lakes offers a proper mix of pleasure, match and learner fishing, with four lakes at its main Norfolk complex and four other managed waters. There’s plenty to choose from, but check current tickets and access before loading the car — several published notices are undated.
77%Cobbleacre Park
Aylsham · 5 lakes on site
Cobbleacre Park has five lakes covering beginner sessions, mixed coarse fishing, matches and a dedicated specimen option. Mario’s needs advance booking, while Amy’s day-ticket access depends on matches.
Norwich
River Yare
River Yare
Norwich · 9 lakes on site
Bawburgh Fisheries gives syndicate members seven lakes plus roughly 1.5 miles of the upper River Yare near Bawburgh, Lodge and Colney. It’s a proper mixed fishery, with specimen-water options and a rarely fished, overgrown river stretch for roving anglers.
71%Shallowbrook Lakes
Norwich · 4 lakes on site
Shallowbrook Lakes in Old Costessey gives you four different waters, from the 11-peg Carp Lake to mixed coarse fishing on Meadow, Snipe and Horseshoe. Day, night and 24-hour tickets are available, but check availability and get there before dusk if you're staying overnight.
River stretches in Norfolk
Fakenham Angling Club River Wensum Club Stretch
River Wensum · Day ticket
A cracking 2.5 km club stretch on the upper River Wensum, with the Fakenham Angling Club water on the right, south bank. It’s clear, spring-fed and properly wild-looking above the A1065, with wild brown trout, dace and roach to keep things interesting.
Checked 8 Oct 2026
Taverham Mill River Wensum Stretch
River Wensum · Season permit or accommodation guests
Taverham Mill gives you roughly three-quarters of a mile of River Wensum, with two weir pools and a proper mix of deep water, gravel runs, lilies, reeds and snags. It’s run by Anglian Water Parks, with cracking chub fishing and plenty to keep all abilities busy.
Checked 8 Oct 2026
Bintry Mill Trout Fishery — Yarrow Farm, County School and Goff’s beats
River Wensum · Day ticket or members
A cracking, quiet stretch of the River Wensum run by Bintry Mill Trout Fishery. Day tickets cover Yarrow Farm, County School and, from the 2026 season, Goff’s — with wild trout, proper chalk-stream water and some cracking deeper fish.
Checked 8 Oct 2026
Sparham Hall
River Wensum · Members or guest ticket
Sparham Hall is a quiet, roughly 1.5-mile WACA stretch of the River Wensum at Lyng/Sparham. It’s slower, deeper water aimed squarely at specimen hunters, with some properly chunky fish in the mix.
Checked 8 Oct 2026
Castle Farm River Wensum Stretch, Swanton Morley
River Wensum · Members only or guest tickets
Castle Farm is a proper two-mile DDAC stretch on the River Wensum at Swanton Morley. It’s club water rather than a commercial day-ticket puddle, with chub, roach, dace, perch and pike in the wider DDAC river sections.
Checked 8 Oct 2026
Sayers Meadow Fishery, River Wensum at Lyng
River Wensum · Members or accompanied guests
Sayers Meadow is a cracking, habitat-restored stretch of the River Wensum at Lyng, run by Wensum Anglers Conservation Association. There’s over a mile of river, two well-known mill pools and a proper mix of chub, roach, dace, perch, pike and more.
Checked 8 Oct 2026