Manor Farm Fishing Lakes Swilland
Manor Farm Fishing Lakes Swilland
Three Suffolk Day-Ticket Lakes with Weekly Open Fishing Matches
Birds Tackle is pleased to promote Manor Farm Fishing Lakes Swilland, a welcoming coarse and match-fishing venue located approximately six miles from Ipswich.
The fishery provides three lakes available for day-ticket fishing, along with regular weekly open matches that are available to anglers who wish to take part.
Its peaceful Suffolk surroundings, established swims and varied fishing make Manor Farm suitable for pleasure anglers, match anglers and those wanting to practise before an upcoming competition.
Day-Ticket Fishing at Manor Farm
Manor Farm Fishing Lakes offers fishing across three day-ticket lakes.
Availability may change when matches, festivals or other events are taking place. Anglers should check the fishery’s latest Facebook updates or contact the venue before travelling.
Tickets must be obtained in accordance with the fishery’s current arrangements. Do not begin fishing until you have confirmed your booking or day-ticket requirements.
Visit Manor Farm Fishing Lakes on Facebook
Weekly Open Matches
Manor Farm runs regular open matches that welcome visiting anglers.
The venue’s Facebook page publishes:
Upcoming match dates
Booking details
Lake availability
Match results and winning weights
Peg and lake information
Changes caused by weather or other events
Day-ticket availability
Advance booking is recommended for organised matches.
Follow the Manor Farm Fishing Lakes Facebook page for the latest announcements.
Match and Coarse Fishing
Manor Farm is particularly well suited to match and general coarse-angling methods.
Depending on the lake, conditions and current fishery rules, useful approaches may include:
Pole fishing
Method-feeder fishing
Traditional feeder fishing
Waggler fishing
Margin fishing
Shallow fishing during warmer conditions
Pellet, corn, maggot and worm approaches
Fish stocks and permitted methods can vary between lakes. Read the venue notices and ask the fishery for current guidance before fishing.
Prepare for Manor Farm at Birds Tackle
Birds Tackle stocks a comprehensive selection of match and coarse-fishing equipment suitable for Manor Farm Fishing Lakes.
Our ranges include:
Poles and pole packages
Match and feeder rods
Reels and mainline
Seatboxes and accessories
Pole rollers and roosts
Feeders, floats and terminal tackle
Ready-tied hooklengths
Landing nets and keepnets
Groundbait, pellets and hookbaits
Bait tubs, riddles and mixing bowls
Trolleys and fishing luggage
Waterproof clothing and footwear
Our team can help you select equipment for pleasure fishing, match practice or an upcoming open competition.
Match-Day Checklist
Before travelling to Manor Farm, check that you have:
Confirmed your match or fishing availability
A valid Environment Agency rod licence
Suitable landing-net and keepnet equipment
The correct bait and groundbait
Spare hooklengths, feeders and floats
Appropriate clothing for the forecast
Read the current fishery rules
Checked the latest Facebook updates
Match organisers may apply additional rules covering bait limits, keepnets, draw times and permitted methods.
Fish Care and Responsible Fishing
All fish should be handled carefully and returned safely.
Use suitable landing nets, unhooking equipment and fish-care products. Follow any venue instructions relating to keepnets, net limits, weigh-ins and the movement of fish.
Anglers should leave their peg clean and take all litter, unused line and discarded tackle home.
Visiting Manor Farm Fishing Lakes
Manor Farm Fishing Lakes Swilland
Swilland
Ipswich, Suffolk
IP6 9LB
Telephone: 07956 009993
Opening times, ticket prices and lake availability can change. Contact the venue or check its Facebook page before travelling.
Useful Manor Farm Links
Visit Birds Tackle
Birds Tackle offers two floors of match, coarse, carp, specialist and predator fishing equipment in Great Blakenham.
Visit us before your Manor Farm session for bait, groundbait, poles, feeders, floats, hooklengths, fish-care equipment and friendly advice.
Birds Tackle
The Coal Yard, Gipping Road
Great Blakenham, Ipswich, Suffolk
Telephone: 01473 830683
Open Monday to Saturday, 8:30am–6:00pm