Photo Courtesy Norfolk Broads Authority

Open Coarse Fishing Season 16 June to 14 March.

For out of season fishing, please, why not try Dilham Lakes - details below.

Both Anchor and Riverside Cottages are located directly on the waterfront of the River Bure with a private 17 foot quay headed mooring for each property. Perfect for fishing directly from your own garden, or renting a boat locally by the day or for a few days (and keeping it on your own private mooring) to fish slightly further afield.

The Broads is a good area for fishing where bream, eel, perch, pike, rudd and tench can be found. The coarse fishing season runs from 16 June to 14 March and all that you need to fish is a current Environment Agency licence, available from post offices (including Hoveton Post Office which is within 2 minutes walk of the Cottages).

If you fancy trying another location for variety, there are many other places where you can fish from the bank or you can hire a day boat. There are fishing platforms suitable for wheelchair users at Rollesby Bridge and on one of the boardwalks at Filby Broad. There are also platforms along the River Bure near Cockshoot Broad, for use by members of the Norwich and District Anglers' Association.

Out of season private fishing is available 365 days a year at Dilham Fishery which is located on the main A149 between Stalham and North Walsham (15 minutes away by car). For full details, please call Dilham Fishery directly on 01692 535592 or 07767 400834. Set in 2.5 acres with a 1 acre lake and 19 swims, the lake is well stocked with rudd, carp and roach. You will need a current Environment Agency rod licence and you then pay a rod fee (2007 prices - £5.00 for one rod or £6.00 for 2 plus concession discounts available - please call Dilham Fishery to confirm prices)

Please remember never to discard fishing tackle, as it can easily harm wildlife. If you are fishing from a Broads Authority free mooring, you must give way to boats wishing to moor, and please do not fish from a moving boat.