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Norwich
About
Taswood Lakes is a premier Norfolk carp and coarse fishing destination situated 5 miles south of Norwich in the picturesque Tas Valley, Flordon. The complex comprises 8 expertly managed lakes beside the River Tas, offering exceptional fishing across 5 carp lakes and 3 coarse lakes, making it one of the best fishing venues available on a day ticket in the region. The fishery is perfectly positioned just 10 minutes from Norwich city, with easy access to the Norfolk Broads and Norfolk coast. The carp lakes include Spring (runs water with fish to just over 20lb), Grove (4 acres, fish 15-30lb+), Heron (7 acres, lake record 38lb 12oz), Broadwing (members/lodge guests only, 90 fish averaging 27lb with specimens over 40lb), and Kingfisher (exclusive hire 0.5-acre lake with 50+ fish to mid-20s). The coarse lakes - Grebe (20 swims), Lapwing (tench, chub, barbel, crucians, grass carp), and Osprey (specimen lake with large bream, tench, crucians) - provide excellent mixed fishing. Catches exceeding 100lb are regularly recorded across the coarse lakes. Facilities include 4 stunning luxury lakeside lodges (Osprey, Kingfisher, Bittern, Lapwing) with private swims, fully equipped kitchens, modern bathrooms, and private BBQs. The complex features comfortable swims, toilets, shower facilities, ample parking, and a comprehensive tackle shop stocked with leading brands including Korda, Fox, Trakker, CC Moore, Dynamite, Nash, Mainline, and Sticky Baits. Professional coaching is available with well-known carp angler Keith Williams. Local takeaways deliver to the gate for added convenience.
Lakes
Broadwing
Syndicate
Specialist members only and holiday lodge residents lake. Beautiful picturesque water with overhanging willows, much deeper than other lakes with depths 5-15 feet. 4 acres with mainly silt and clay bottom, no weed. Hard water suited only to experienced anglers but rewards can be magnificent. Stocked with 90 fish averaging 27lb, mainly 20s and 30s with fish to over 40lbs including big ghosties, mirrors nearing 40lb, and big commons over 40lbs. Single swims only with various features including far banks, lily pads, overhanging trees. All fishing on far bank. Retainer sling mandatory - all fish must be lifted in sling, not net.
Species:Mirror Carp • Common Carp • Ghost Carp
Grebe
Day Tickets
Specimen Coarse Lake recently extended and heavily stocked as 20 swim coarse lake with all the species one would expect to find. Carp, bream, tench, roach, rudd, perch with the odd barbel showing. Excellent mixed coarse fishing with catches in excess of 100lbs regularly recorded. No pre-booking required, just turn up and get ticket from on-site tackle shop. Method feeders permitted on this lake.
Species:Carp • Bream • Tench • Roach • Rudd • Perch • Barbel
Grove
Day Tickets
Specialist Carp Water - former trout lake featured on John Wilson's fishing programme, re-sculptured and restocked. 4 acres with fast growing British carp ranging 15lb to just over 30lb, average size mid to upper doubles with plenty of 20s. Medium difficulty water with secluded sheltered comfortable large swims. All fishing on one side with lily pads, reeds and bays. Fish like loads of bait, all methods work well including floating baits. Depths 4-6 feet. Brick BBQ available behind central swims.
Species:Mirror Carp • Common Carp • Ghost Carp
Facilities
Fish Species
- Mirror Carp
- Common Carp
- Ghost Carp
- Grass Carp
- Tench
- Bream
- Roach
- Rudd
- Perch
- Barbel
- Chub
- Crucian Carp
Fishing Types
Coarse, Match, Specimen, Pleasure, Syndicate
Tactics & Tips
Barbless hooks only, no crushed barbs. Maximum 2 rods per angler. No fixed bolt rigs - all leads and beads must be releasable. No leadcore or alternatives (safezone leaders and tubing allowed). Method feeders permitted on coarse lakes and Spring only (not on Broadwing, Heron, Grove). No braided mainline except on marker/spod rods. Particle baits banned except loose fed sweetcorn, maize, hemp, wheat, carp pellets in moderation (no nuts or peas). Minimum 42 inch landing nets required on Heron, Broadwing, Grove. No carp sacks or keepnets allowed. All nets, weighslings, mats must be dipped in tanks. Fish must be held close to ground/mat for photos, returned in sling or mat. Bait boats allowed. Bivvies only, no tents or gazebos. Rods must not be left unattended (no more than 1 swim away). Pre-booking essential for carp lakes.