Whitlingham Great Broad Fishing Guide, Norfolk, England

• Overview

  The Norfolk end of England holds Whitlingham Great Broad. The ground round it is mixed woodland. It measures about 81 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is low-lying compared with other England water we list. The nearest town is Thorpe Hamlet, 1.1 miles away. Norwich lies 1.6 miles off, Rackheath another 3.4 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Whitlingham Great Broad

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The mouth fishes hardest when the run is at its strongest. Salt and fresh mix here, and the mixing line is worth finding. Survey and observation records for Norfolk include European eel, roach and brown trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Whitlingham Great Broad a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put August at about 17°C and February near 4°C. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Whitlingham Great Broad by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Launching is possible: a slipway lies half a mile off. A marina sits within half a mile of the water. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. You can camp about half a mile away, going by the mapping. Picnic facilities are recorded some half a mile out. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Signs at Whitlingham Great Broad carry more weight than any list.