Billingford Fishing Lakes & Country Park
BEST FOR
Ages 5-16
WHERE
Dereham
What it’s like
Fishing tuition and guided lakeside trails for kids aged 5 to 16, with under-16s fishing at half price.
Fishing is the main event here. Kids can work through Bronze, Silver and Gold Get Fishing Awards over three-hour tuition sessions, which is a decent chunk of time for a beginner to actually catch something rather than just sit there. Under-16s fish at half price, but they need an adult with them the whole time, so this isn't a drop-and-go activity.
If nobody in your group fancies a rod, there are three guided nature trails around the lakes instead, with tickets from the catering vehicle in the main car park. It's a nice way to let the fishing crowd get on with it while everyone else has a wander. Just note you're asked to park at the top and walk round so you don't disturb anyone mid-cast, which is fair enough but worth knowing before you head straight for the water.
Day fishing runs 7am to 7pm and the gates lock on the dot, so a lazy start isn't really on the cards if you want a full day. The Lakeside Café by the entrance covers food and drink, and the tackle shop next door means you're not stuck if you've forgotten a landing net or bait. Showers are available for £2 with the key from the bailiff, handy if you've booked a longer session and want to freshen up before the drive home.
This suits families with a keen young angler more than a toddler day out, given the minimum age of 5 and the focus on tuition. Non-fishing guests tagging along with someone who is fishing pay £3 each, which is worth factoring in if it's a mixed group.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 5 to 16, especially kids keen to try proper fishing tuition
- Dogs
- Policy not specified on site
- Non-fishing guests pay £3 each if they're tagging along with someone fishing
- Showers cost £2, key from the bailiff
- If you want to look round before fishing, park at the top and walk round so you don't disturb anglers
- Under-16s must have an adult with them the whole time they're fishing
Plan your visit
How much does it cost for kids to fish?
Under-16s fish at half price, but they need to be with an adult at all times.
Can we just walk around without fishing?
Yes, there are three guided nature trails around the lakes. Tickets are sold from the catering vehicle in the main car park.
What time can we fish?
Day fishing runs 7am to 7pm and the gates are locked at 7pm, so plan to be off the water before then.
Is there food on site?
The Lakeside Café near the entrance does food and drink, with a tackle shop right next to it.
Do we need to book in advance?
No need to book for fishing, just find a swim and pay the bailiff cash or card on the bank.
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