Hintlesham Fisheries
Hintlesham Fisheries
Four Suffolk Lakes Offering Specimen Carp, Catfish and Match Fishing
Birds Tackle is pleased to promote Hintlesham Fisheries, a well-established four-lake fishing complex set in attractive Suffolk countryside near Ipswich.
The fishery provides opportunities for specimen carp anglers, catfish anglers, match anglers and people looking for an enjoyable day on the bank.
Anglers can book selected lakes and individual swims online through Swimbooker.
View Hintlesham Fisheries on Swimbooker
Fishing at Hintlesham Fisheries
The complex comprises four different waters:
Specimen Lake 1
Specimen Lake 2
Predator Lake
Match Lake
Each lake provides a different fishing experience, from specimen carp and powerful catfish to mixed coarse and match fishing.
Booking arrangements, swim availability and prices may change. Always check the current Swimbooker listing before travelling.
Specimen Lake 1
Specimen Lake 1 is a dedicated carp water containing an established stock of quality mirror and common carp.
The lake has produced numerous carp weighing more than 20lb, with larger specimens exceeding 30lb. Its features reward careful watercraft, accurate casting and well-presented rigs.
Anglers should bring dependable carp tackle, suitable mainline and appropriate fish-care equipment.
Book Hintlesham Fisheries through Swimbooker
Specimen Lake 2
Specimen Lake 2 offers another dedicated carp-fishing challenge.
This attractive water contains carp into the 30lb class and is suited to anglers who enjoy locating fish, identifying feeding areas and adapting their approach as conditions change.
Bookings should be made through the fishery’s current online system.
Predator Lake
The Predator Lake is particularly well known for its specimen catfish, with fish reported around the 70–80lb class. It also holds carp, providing anglers with the possibility of catching more than one specimen species.
Catfish fishing requires powerful tackle, strong terminal equipment and very large fish-care products.
Before booking, check:
Minimum line-strength requirements
Permitted hook and rig arrangements
Landing-net requirements
Unhooking-mat or cradle sizes
Restrictions on bait and feeding
Rules covering unattended rods
Current fish-retention rules
Never use standard lightweight carp equipment when targeting very large catfish.
Match Lake
The Match Lake offers mixed coarse fishing for beginners, pleasure anglers, clubs and match anglers.
Species include carp, crucian carp, F1s, tench, bream, roach, rudd and perch.
Useful methods may include:
Pole fishing
Method-feeder fishing
Traditional feeder fishing
Waggler fishing
Shallow fishing
Margin fishing
Match and lake-hire arrangements should be confirmed directly with the fishery.
Book Hintlesham Fisheries Online
Swimbooker allows anglers to view the fishery, select an available lake or swim and complete their reservation online.
Before confirming a booking:
Select the correct lake.
Check the arrival and departure times.
Read all lake-specific rules.
Confirm the number of rods permitted.
Check facilities and access arrangements.
Review cancellation and amendment terms.
Make sure every angler holds an Environment Agency rod licence.
Book Hintlesham Fisheries on Swimbooker
Prepare for Hintlesham Fisheries at Birds Tackle
Birds Tackle stocks a comprehensive range of equipment suitable for every Hintlesham Fisheries lake.
Our ranges include:
Carp and catfish rods
Big-pit and high-capacity reels
Strong carp and catfish mainline
Rod pods, banksticks and bite alarms
Carp and catfish terminal tackle
Bivvies, bedchairs and shelters
Landing nets and reinforced net handles
Large unhooking mats and carp cradles
Retention and weigh slings
Fish-care products
Boilies, pellets, particles and hookbaits
Match rods, poles and seatboxes
Feeders, floats and ready-tied hooklengths
Clothing, footwear and luggage
Our experienced team can help you choose suitable equipment for the species and lake you intend to fish.
Essential Catfish Equipment
When targeting the Predator Lake’s large catfish, suitable equipment may include:
A powerful specialist rod
A high-capacity reel
Heavy-duty abrasion-resistant line
Strong hooks and rig components
A very large landing net
A reinforced unhooking mat or cradle
Long forceps and safe unhooking tools
Protective gloves where permitted
A large weigh sling
Fish-care treatment
Always follow the fishery’s published requirements, even when these differ from your usual setup.
Fish Care
Hintlesham Fisheries contains valuable specimen fish that must be handled carefully.
All anglers should:
Prepare the landing net and unhooking mat before fishing.
Wet all fish-care equipment before use.
Keep fish low and supported.
Minimise time out of the water.
Never stand while holding a fish.
Use fish-care treatment when appropriate.
Return every fish carefully.
Follow all lake-specific photography and retention rules.
Visiting Hintlesham Fisheries
Hintlesham Fisheries
Fenn Farm, Hadleigh Road
Burstall, Ipswich
Suffolk
IP8 3EG
Telephone: 01473 652007
Confirm current access instructions and arrival arrangements when booking.
Useful Hintlesham Fisheries Links
Visit Birds Tackle
Birds Tackle offers two floors of carp, catfish, match, coarse and specialist fishing equipment in Great Blakenham.
Visit us before your Hintlesham Fisheries booking for suitable rods, reels, line, rigs, bait and fish-care equipment.
Birds Tackle
The Coal Yard, Gipping Road
Great Blakenham, Ipswich, Suffolk
Telephone: 01473 830683
Open Monday to Saturday, 8:30am–6:00pm