Guide to top Broads waters
Top autumn sport on five venues
THE Broads region of Eastern England contains some of Britain’s best fisheries, and at this time of year they offer some sensational fishing, with big bags of roach and bream on offer.
But where do you start on this vast water system? Rivers such as the Bure, Thurne, Ant and Waveney all offer exceptional sport but, as on all venues, some sections are better than others.
This week we’ve highlighted some of our favourite spots for anyone looking to sample some exceptional sport in this idyllic part of the country. It’ll put you in with a great chance of bagging up on the Broads! 1 RIVER THURNE
The Thurne at Martham, Norfolk, is a fantastic bit of river, where skimmers, roach and perch can all be caught on a wide range of tactics. Park in the boatyard at Martham, where you’ll need £4 for the pay and display machine. There are also stretches at Potter Heigham and Cold Harbour that can be very good.
Contact: PW Angling, 01603 619381
Price: £5 day tickets on the bank, Norwich and District AA
2 RIVER BURE
St Benet’s Abbey near Horning is a recognisable landmarks on the Broads, and the Bure that runs alongside it is home to cracking bream and roach. Roach can be caught on a variety of methods, including stick float if the flow is right.
Contact: PW Angling,
01603 619381
Price: £5 day tickets on the bank, Norwich and District AA
3 RIVER ANT
Skimmers and roach at Ludham Bridge, and in the wider parts of the river you’ll often find skimmers. Pole and whip tactics score well, and this stretch fishes particularly well on an ebb tide. Contact: AJB Angling, 01692 630990
Price: Free fishing
4 RIVER YARE
The Yare is one of the most popular rivers in the country, with fantastic fishing throughout the season. Alongside big bream, you also have the chance of catching some monster roach, with fish over 2lb landed every season. Hotspots include the mid-100s around Langley Pump and the boards near the Beauchamp Arms pub, near Loddon, Norfolk.
Contact: Andy Sutter,
07990 572729
Price: £5 day tickets on the bank, Great Yarmouth and Norfolk CAA
5 DECOY BROAD
Pike are one of the most famous fish in the Broads, and Decoy Broad is a brilliant place to catch them. Both static and wobbled deadbaits produce, and you have a good chance of fish over 20lb, alongside a few that are much bigger. Boats can also be hired, but these must be booked in advance from PW Angling or Angling Direct Norwich.
Contact: PW Angling,
01603 619381/Angling Direct Norwich, 01603 400757 Price: £5 day tickets, £6 boats