Bridge Inn Fishery, Lenwade

NUAC has an association with Bridge Inn Fishery which grants our members access to Main Lake, Match Lake and a stretch of the River Wensum. Please ensure that you familiarise yourself with the Rules before visiting. Access must be booked in advance as per booking instructions stated below.

Entry to the fishery is via a locked gate, you will be given the gate code when you book (please do not share, this code is regularly updated).

For further information about this fishery please refer to the Bridge Inn Fishery website.

Main/Specimen Lake

This is a mature gravel pit of approximately 5 acres in size with 13 swims and is full of features such as an island, gravel bars & lilies all of which offer the perfect environment for our fish. There are 200 to 250 carp, the average is 19lb, a good head of twenties, and some go over the magical 30lb mark.

Match/Pleasure Lake

A small pleasure lake with 8 pegs, heavily stocked with a mix of roach, rudd, skimmers, perch, carp, tench and even a few crucians. With depths of only 3ft max this makes it ideal for youngsters to learn our sport.

River Wensum

The fishery also provides access to a wonderful stretch of the river Wensum where you can fish for chub, dace, roach and grayling. This stretch runs downstream from the Fakenham Road bridge to the old railway bridge (now Marriots Way).

NUAC access is by arrangement with Bridge Inn Fishery and as part of this arrangement the following rules MUST be followed;

1. NUAC member must have pre-booked their day’s fishing as per booking instructions below.

2. NUAC Guest tickets are not permitted.

3. Members must carry their NUAC membership card and show it to the Bailiff upon request. You will be asked to leave the fishery if you do not present a NUAC membership card.

4. Please display your NUAC car parking permit when you park your car.

5. Members must adhere to the fishery rules as stated below.

Fishery Rules

Please refer to the Fishery Rules and ensure you understand and are familiar with them BEFORE visiting. It is essential you check the rules each time you book; As this is a new fishery these rules are likely to be regularly modified, especially in the early months.

1. Please ensure you have the prerequisite equipment such as Fish Care Kit, correct sized landing net, carp cradle etc…

2. Please pay close attention to the rules regarding permitted baits.

3. Fishing from 7am until 7pm on both the Match Lake and River.

4. Pike fishing on the Main Lake and River from 1 October to 14 March inclusive (No pike fishing on the Match Lake).

5. If you are unsure of any rules and regulations, please speak to a Fishery Bailiff BEFOREHAND.

Booking Restrictions

The following restrictions relate to the number of sessions accrued by a Member. A session equates to a 12hr visit to any of the BIF waters. Members can book Day (12hr) or Overnight (24hr) visits to BIF. When a Member books an overnight visit this equates to TWO sessions.

1. Maximum of 15 sessions on the Main Lake

2. Maximum of 4 Overnight (24hr) bookings (where each Overnight equates to TWO sessions)

3. Maximum of 15 sessions across both Match Lake and River

4. Maximum of 22 sessions across all BIF venues

Example 1 - You choose to use ALL 4 Overnight bookings (which equates to 8 sessions); Restriction 1 means you have a maximum of 7 sessions remaining on Main Lake.

Example 2 - You choose to use ALL 15 sessions on Main Lake; Restriction 4 means you only have 7 sessions remaining for use across both Match Lake and River.