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Stonham Barns Fishery

Stonham Barns Fishery

Match and Pleasure Fishing in the Heart of Suffolk

Situated within Stonham Barns Park near Stonham Aspal, Stonham Barns Fishery offers an enjoyable day’s fishing amid peaceful Suffolk countryside.

The fishery has two established, well-stocked lakes suitable for match and pleasure anglers. Visitors can target carp, tench, bream, F1s, ide, skimmers, roach, rudd and perch from maintained bankside pegs.

Whether you are planning a relaxed pleasure session or entering one of the fishery’s regular matches, visit Birds Tackle before your trip for suitable tackle, bait and practical local advice.

Fishing at Stonham Barns

The varied stocking makes Stonham Barns an appealing venue for several methods and experience levels. Depending on the conditions and your target species, effective approaches may include:

Pole fishing with pellets, maggots or corn
Method-feeder fishing for carp and F1s
Traditional float fishing for mixed silverfish
Margin fishing later in the session
Light feeder tactics for bream and tench

Regular over-60s matches are held on Fridays, alongside other scheduled events. Anglers should check lake availability before travelling because matches can affect access to individual pegs.

Day Tickets and Visiting Information

Day tickets are available for pleasure anglers. Current prices, match dates and availability should always be confirmed directly with the fishery before travelling.

Fishing is normally permitted from 7am until dusk. Night fishing is not permitted on the two match and pleasure lakes.

All anglers must read the fishery’s current rules before starting. Important requirements include barbless hooks, appropriate landing nets and an unhooking mat. Separate keepnets are required when keepnets are being used, and some baits and rigs are prohibited.

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Prepare for Your Visit at Birds Tackle

Birds Tackle is a well-stocked local fishing-tackle shop serving anglers across Suffolk. Our two-floor store carries equipment for match, coarse and carp fishing, with convenient customer parking.

Before visiting Stonham Barns Fishery, we can help you prepare with:

Pole and feeder tackle
Floats, feeders, hooklengths and barbless hooks
Pellets, groundbait and suitable hook baits
Landing nets, handles and unhooking mats
Seat boxes, luggage and bankside accessories
Friendly advice on choosing a balanced setup

Please check the venue’s current bait and tackle rules before purchasing supplies for your session.

Fish Carefully

Use tackle appropriate for the size of fish present and have your landing net and unhooking equipment ready before casting. Handle every fish carefully, keep it close to the ground over a suitable mat and return it promptly.

Following the fishery’s rules helps protect its fish stocks and ensures the lakes remain enjoyable for everybody.

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