Your guide to fishing at Blickling Estate

The view of the lake and Blickling Hall in sunshine — Blickling Hall bathed in autumn sunlight

Reflections of autumn colour in the lake — Reflections of autumn colour

The view across the lake to the house in autumn — The view across the lake is breathtaking at any time of year

The fishing season at Blickling Estate runs from June through to March each year, offering people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to fish in beautiful surroundings. We've put together a few tips to help you plan your day with us and ensure you have an enjoyable experience...

Helpful tips

The lake is open from 7am until sunset daily from 16th June 2019 until 15th March 2020.
You are welcome to fish from the dam or one of the fishing platforms; on the east bank of the lake and one on the west bank, close to the dam end.
Night fishing is prohibited – for your safety, please leave the lake by dusk.
We ask that boilies and live bait are not used, and that you do not pre-bait or ground bait the lake.
Please don’t keep fish in keep nets or sacks and ensure that all fish are landed using a landing net and that unhooking mats are used. Please use only barbless hooks and refrain from using bolt rigs.
You can use up to two rods, but please don’t leave them unattended. You’ll also need a valid Environment Agency rod license..
Please respect other park users by keeping the paths clear and taking any litter or unused bait home with you.