Fishing venues

Cross Drove Fishery

Thetford,Norfolk· IP26 4JQ

Closed during January and February. The fishing season runs from 1 March to 31 December.

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 4 recorded
Day tickets: Check with venue
Night fishing: Available — check water
Waters: 1 water

About the water

Cross Drove Fishery is on Cowle's Drove in Hockwold cum Wilton, on the Norfolk and Suffolk border. It is seven miles from Brandon and 14 miles from Thetford, with both the A10 and A11 within 15 miles. The lake opened to anglers in 1997, following development by its owner from 1990. The single natural lake has 70 pegs and more than 20 islands. Lily pads, reed patches and winding waterways provide varied areas to fish, while woodland offers shaded spots around the water. The website states that the lake contains ten fish species, naming carp, catfish, perch and roach among them. Day and night fishing are available during the season, which runs from 1 March to 31 December. Day fishing operates seven days a week from 7am until dusk, and 24-hour tickets are available on any day. The fishery is closed throughout January and February. Anglers of all experience levels, including beginners, are welcome. Formal tuition is not offered, although staff and other anglers can offer advice and guidance. Male and female toilets are provided on site. There is no on-site tackle shop, but the website lists tackle and bait shops in surrounding towns. Wildlife recorded at the fishery includes kingfishers, nightingales, deer and badgers.