Fishing venues

Taverham Mills Fishery

Norwich,Norfolk· NR8 6TA

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 10 recorded
Day tickets: Check with venue
Night fishing: Not confirmed
Waters: 4 waters

About the water

Taverham Mill is a nature reserve and fishery in Norfolk’s Wensum Valley, with four lakes formed from mature gravel pits and a stretch of the River Wensum. The 22-acre Mills lake is fully otter fenced and has islands, peninsulas, lily pads and gravel bars. It holds approximately 350 mirror and common carp, alongside tench and pike. The website lists carp to 35lb and tench to 9lb at the Mill. Costessey No.1 is a three-acre mixed fishery available on a day permit and described as suitable for newcomers. Costessey No.2, also called the Ski Pit, is a syndicate water with around 80 mirror and common carp reaching the mid-30lb range. Its underwater features and weed provide additional challenges. Costessey No.3 is a smaller syndicate lake with fish to 40lb, recommended for competent anglers. Both syndicate lakes have waiting lists. The river section is described as three-quarters of a mile long, with two weir pools, deeper pools, shallow gravel runs, lilies, reeds and snaggy stretches. Species listed include chub, dace, roach, perch, pike and small barbel. River fishing is available to season-ticket holders and guests staying in the accommodation. Angling supplies are sold at the visitor centre.

What you can catch

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

Rules

Costessey No.1 can be fished with a day permit. River fishing requires a season ticket or a stay in the venue’s accommodation. Waiting lists operate for Costessey No.2 and No.3 syndicate tickets.