FLY
FISHING
for
RAINBOW AND BROWN TROUT
on
the
NORFOLK and
SUFFOLK
BORDER
ABOVE THE
WAVENEY
VALLEY
3 SECLUDED LAKES
CLEAR SPRING FED WATER
South Elmham Lakes offer peaceful quiet fly fishing for quality rainbow and brown trout. Set in grazing pasture with mature oak trees and views over open farmland. Our lakes are home to abundant wildlife, and teem with aquatic life.
Our trout can often be seen rising throughout
the day. Evenings can be a sight to behold with fish
patroling margins along the large beds of water cress and marginal
plants that surround the lakes.
The largest Rainbow caught so far was
12lbs 10oz. Brownies of 4lb to 12lb are regularlarly caught
and released. Our fish are known for
their distinctive colours and great fighting
stamina.
We
are open all year round, and have a log cabin on site equipped
with tea and coffee making facilities, and a microwave for warming
your lunch. There is a wood burner for winter warmth to
frozen fingers. A seperate toilet with disabled
facilities is on the sight.
£25 for 3 Fish
Limited Catch and ReleaseFor Bookings Tel. 07500703389
Caught by John Wilson on 27th April 2011
David Graham with his 12lb. 10oz Rainbow
Our log cabin has tea & coffee making facilities
Frog Hall Lake: Is the smaller of our
two lakes and is roughly an acre of water. It is crystal clear
with a small island accessible by a bridge. The island
is a popular starting point for many of our regular
anglers. The lake is round in shape, and the western
side is sheltered with mature trees. Water depth
varies from 16' to shallow. There are deep gullies
and
underwater islands. The margins vary from
steep to shallow providing habitat for a variety of
marginal plants and reeds, and permitting numerous
angling positions.
Old Hall Lake: Is much larger, long in
shape, with two habitat islands, neither of which are accessible
for fishing. The water is in excess of 2 acres. The deepest end is
16', and the entire lake is a mixture of deep gullies, shallows and
underwater islands with steep banks to provide habitat for our
trout. The long Northern side is mainly deep water with
occasional shallow areas, whilst the Southern side is mainly
shallow interspersed with intermediate and deeper areas within
casting reach. Two mature trees provide shade along the
Southern side, which is set in wild flower meadow
land. Take a look at the pictures at the bottom of
this page.
Both lakes are stocked with hard fighting Rainbow and Brown
Trout, ranging from 1.5lbs to specimen size. 10lb and 12lb fish are
regularly caught and released. The lakes are well known
for their good diversity of aquatic life. May flies,
Damsels and dragon flies are numerous throughout the summer.
An independant survey of the site in July 2010 revealed the
presence of 11 species of dragon flies. There are also two
small ponds on the site providing habitat for frogs, toads,
great crested newts, and water vole. Bird watchers
have reported seeing barn owls, short eared owl, kingfishers,
great crested grebe, osprey, and oyster catchers. A limited
number of barnacle and Brent geese nest on the site each
year along with a variety of wild fowl, ducks and sometimes a pair
of swans. 50 species of over wintering birds were recorded in
a winter survey and in a summer survey 59 species of
breeding birds were recorded.
New Reservoir - Opened in June 2014. Stocked with Rainbow and Browns, extending to about 2 acres. Open margins on three sides, with mature trees well behind the North facing side which provides shelter from Northerly winds There is also a newly constructed reed bed which is currently work in progress.
Marginal plants on Old Hall Lake
Frog Hall Lake in summer