Fishing venues

Shallowbrook Lakes

Costessey,Norfolk· NR5 0LA

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 8 recorded
Day tickets: £12.00 (day)
Night fishing: Available — check water
Waters: 4 waters

About the water

Shallowbrook Lakes is a family-run fishery on Town House Road in Old Costessey, Norwich. Stephen and Sandy Hood took over the venue in 2020. Its four lakes provide specimen carp, mixed coarse and match fishing. Carp Lake covers approximately two acres, with 11 pegs and depths of roughly 6–10 ft. It holds carp exceeding 30lb, alongside pike, bream and tench. Meadow Lake is approximately 3.5 acres, with around 46 permanent pegs and depths of 6–14 ft. Its fish include roach, rudd, perch, bream, carp to 20lb and double-figure pike. Snipe Lake covers approximately 2.5 acres and has around 20 swims, a long narrow island and depths of roughly 10–18 ft. Species include tench, bream, roach, rudd, eels and large perch. Horseshoe Lake is approximately one acre with around 18 pegs, offering match-style and mixed coarse fishing. Anglers should contact the venue to confirm match availability. Day tickets cost £12 for 07:00–19:00, night tickets £14 for 19:00–07:00, and 24-hour tickets £22 from purchase. Night and 24-hour anglers must arrive before the gate closes at dusk. Toilets are provided, and vehicle access to swims uses maintained tracks, subject to ground conditions. A maximum of two rods is allowed per swim, and unhooking mats are required for all catches.

What you can catch

Species reported by anglers, owners or the venue’s website. Check current stocks with the venue.

Rules

Maximum two rods, one bivvy and two people per swim. Suitable landing nets and unhooking mats are required; nets and mats must be dry or disinfected as required. Treat injuries before release. Keepnets are match-only, with no carp retained; no retention slings or fish transfers. Micro-barbed or barbless hooks and safe rigs only. No braided main line, surface fishing, floating bait, stalking, live bait or nuts. Lure fishing is allowed only on Snipe Lake from 31 October to 1 March. Never leave fishing rods unattended. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. No fires or barbecues; only green or brown bivvies or umbrella systems for accommodation. Maximum stay seven days, followed by a 48-hour break. Take litter home. Vehicle speed limit 10 mph. A valid rod licence is required where applicable.