Essex
Norton Fishery Lake
Club members only
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Club members only
Membership is the main route on, but it is worth asking, as many clubs keep guest or taster days open.
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Stillwater
5 acres, bank fishing only.
About Norton Fishery Lake
Norton Fishery is a five acre, spring fed lake in the Roding Valley, near Epping, about 20 miles from central London. It was established in 1995. The banks are grass, there are 22 casting platforms, and the water runs from 3.5 to 5.5 metres deep with deeper ruts down to 8 metres.
The lake is stocked with blues, browns and rainbows from 2lb upwards. Fishing is by artificial fly only. Each ticket carries a bag limit, and after you have taken it you can carry on catch and release with barbless hooks. Brown trout are always returned.
The fishery is strictly members only, and members may bring a guest. Tickets are paid for in person at the fishery and cannot be bought online. It is open every day from 8am to dusk, except Mondays.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- Norton Fishery
Fishing details
- Water type
- Stillwater
- Size
- 5 acres
- Lake
- 1
- Boat fishing
- Bank only
Stocking and fish species
none stocking · Blues, browns and rainbows from 2lb upwards, per the fishery.
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Norton Fishery Lake
Members only. Fishing by artificial fly only, with no spinning, bait or any other method. An Environment Agency rod licence must be held. The bag limit is two, three or four fish as the ticket says; once it is reached you may carry on catch and release with barbless hooks only. All brown trout must be released. No boobies. Fill in the catch return and post it in the box provided, nil returns too. Show your catch and tackle to an officer of the fishery if asked. No sharing of rods or bag limits. No fires, radios, dogs, swimming, camping, water sports or model boats. No live fish may leave the fishery. Avoid areas planted with young trees.
Amenities
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. at Norton Fishery.
The fishery
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FAQ
Norton Fishery Lake FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Norton Fishery Lake, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Norton Fishery Lake at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Norton Fishery Lake?
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
06What tackle should I bring?
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
Worth a read
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