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Barford Lakes in Norfolk, located on the outskirts of Norwich, offers a wide range of fishing opportunities across its four venues. The complex boasts a total of 8 well-stocked lakes, each holding a variety of fish species including Carp, Tench, Bream, Chub, Crucian Carp, Golden Tench and Orfe, Roach, Rudd, and Perch. In addition to the diverse range of fish, Barford Lakes provides excellent facilities such as car parking, a toilet block, and a fully stocked tackle shop. The Pleasure Lake at Barford Lakes is a 2 and a half acre lake designed with the pleasure angler in mind. Stocked with Mirror, Common, and Ghost Carp, as well as Bream, Tench, Golden Tench, Orfe, Crucian Carp, Chub, Roach, and Rudd, this lake offers a great fishing experience for anglers of all abilities. The lake features 35 permanent pegs, with wheelchair accessible options available, and offers good bank side cover for privacy. The Top Lake at Barford Lakes is open to day ticket anglers in the warmer months and serves as a match venue in the winter. Stocked with Carp, Chub, Roach, Rudd, Crucians, Brown Goldfish, and small Tench and skimmer Bream, this lake provides a sociable and friendly fishing environment for anglers. The Match Lake at Barford Lakes is exclusively used for match fishing and features a mix of Carp, Chub, Roach, Rudd, Crucians, Tench, and Bream. With 30 pegs, wheelchair accessible options, and good bank cover, this lake offers a competitive fishing experience for anglers seeking a challenge. The Training Lake at Barford Lakes is a small lake with 6 pegs and a double swim, primarily used for training anglers. Stocked with small Carp, Brown Goldfish, Roach, and Rudd, this lake provides a great opportunity for beginners to learn basic angling techniques in a supportive environment. Colton Lake, located near Norwich, is a match-only venue stocked with Carp averaging 6-8lb, with some reaching up to 15lb. This lake offers the opportunity for high catch weights, with a 10 carp in a keepnet limit for matches. Railway Lake and Willow Lake, part of the Railway Lakes complex in Thuxton, Norfolk, offer a mix of Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Chub, and Skimmers. Both lakes feature accessible pegs, good facilities, and hotspots for successful fishing. Abbey Waters, situated in Old Buckenham, Norfolk, offers a secluded fishing experience with Roach, Rudd, Tench, and Carp species available. With 30 pegs, screening willows, and varying depths, this lake provides a tranquil setting for anglers to enjoy their fishing experience. Overall, Barford Lakes in Norfolk provides a diverse range of fishing opportunities for anglers of all abilities, with well-stocked lakes, excellent facilities, and varied fishing conditions to suit every angler's preferences. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the ropes or a seasoned angler seeking a competitive challenge, Barford Lakes offers something for everyone.