Fishing Whitlingham Little Broad in Norfolk, England

• Overview

  Whitlingham Little Broad sits in Norfolk, out in England. It stands 10 feet above sea level. Small at around 8 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Norfolk are larger. 0.7 miles away sits Thorpe Hamlet, the nearest town. The big place round here is Norwich, 1.2 miles distant. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Whitlingham Little Broad

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Reed and marsh margins hold fish through the moving hours. Oyster and old piling give the only hard structure in sight. Public occurrence data for Norfolk names European eel, roach, brown trout, northern pike and dace. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Whitlingham Little Broad light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 17°C and January near 4°C on the long-run figures. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Whitlingham Little Broad the same rules apply, with local timing. Overcast days spread the fishing across more hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Boat access is marked private, so do not assume you can launch. A slipway 120 yards out gives trailer access. Parking is mapped about 110 yards from the bank. You can camp about half a mile away, going by the mapping. Mapping shows a picnic spot within half a mile. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Whitlingham Great Broad, 0.5 miles away.