Norwich
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About 19 milesHomersfield Lake, Homersfield, Waveney Valley
IP20 0EU · a 35 acre lake in 70 acres of grounds on the Norfolk and Suffolk border
Checked 18 Sep 2026 Carp to 60lb CarpCatfishTenchRoachBream 2 swims with the lodgeCarp to 60lbFishing kit supplied
Specimen Carp Fishing Lodge With Private Swims and Carp to 60lb
Kingfisher Lodge and Five Island House sit on Homersfield Lake, a 35 acre specimen water in the Waveney Valley with carp to 60lb and wels catfish over 130lb. The lodge comes with two designated swims and the first angler's fishing included.
One of the UK's big specimen lakes, with only two places to stay on it. Homersfield is 35 acres with six islands, carp to 60lb and wels catfish over 130lb, run by a family with more than six decades in carp fisheries and carp farming. Kingfisher Lodge includes two swims and landing nets, slings and mats. It suits a pair of serious carp anglers who want lodge comfort on a big, demanding water.
Good for
- Specimen carp and catfish anglers
- Two anglers sharing a lodge with their own swims
- Anglers who want nets, slings and mats supplied
Think twice if
- You want easy runs: this is a 35 acre specimen water
- You are planning a spring trip: the lake closes for about three weeks at spawning
Book the winter dates for included fishing
Fishing is included with Kingfisher Lodge between 1 January and 22 March 2026 and from 28 November 2026 to 20 March 2027; outside those dates extra anglers pay per rod and session.
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What a Stay at Homersfield Lake Is Like
Homersfield Lake is in the Waveney Valley on the Norfolk and Suffolk border, about 19 miles from Norwich and 18 from Southwold. The lake covers 35 acres inside 70 acres of landscaped grounds, with six islands, reed-lined bays, weed beds and bars.
There are two places to stay. Kingfisher Lodge sleeps four in two double bedrooms, with an en-suite, a second bathroom, a full kitchen, wifi and a patio with a barbecue, and comes with a welcome pack and bed linen. Five Island House sleeps six, with a private garden, a hot tub and a games room.
35 acres, six islands, carp to 60lb and catfish over 130lb.
The fishing is the point. The lake holds carp to 60lb, wels catfish over 130lb, roach over 4lb, double-figure tench and bream, spread across 27 to 29 swims. Kingfisher Lodge has two designated swims for up to two named anglers with two rods each, and the lodge provides landing nets, weigh slings and unhooking mats.
Written from the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at Homersfield Lake
A 35 acre specimen lake with six islands and 27 to 29 swims. Kingfisher Lodge includes two designated swims.
60lbCarp
130lb+Wels catfish
35 acresLake
6Islands
Which lake is which
| Lake | Type | Pegs | Size | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homersfield Lake | Specimen | 27–29 swims | 35 acres | Varied, bars and weed beds | Carp to 60lb, wels catfish 130lb+, roach 4lb+, tench, bream |
Tickets, times and rules
| Kingfisher Lodge swims | 2 designated swims, up to 2 named anglers, 2 rods each |
| First angler | Included with the rental |
| Extra angler | £7.50 one rod 12 hours, £15 one rod 24 hours or two rods 12 hours, £30 two rods 24 hours |
| Fishing included | 1 Jan to 22 Mar 2026 and 28 Nov 2026 to 20 Mar 2027 |
| Kit | Landing nets, weigh slings and unhooking mats provided |
| Spawning | Lake closes for about three weeks |
The Lodges
Kingfisher Lodge for four and Five Island House for six, both in the lake grounds.
Kingfisher Lodge (sleeps 4)Five Island House (sleeps 6)
Designated swims
Two with Kingfisher Lodge
Fish care kit supplied
Nets, slings and mats
Hot tub and games room
Five Island House
Welcome pack
Kingfisher Lodge
Wifi
Kingfisher Lodge
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Things to Do Around the Waveney Valley
Norwich and the Suffolk coast are within reach.
Southwold
Suffolk seaside town.
About 18 milesQuestions About Homersfield Lake
How big are the fish at Homersfield?
The venue lists carp to 60lb, wels catfish over 130lb, roach over 4lb and double-figure tench.
Source: homersfieldlake.com
Is fishing included with the lodge?
The first angler is included, with two swims for up to two named anglers. Extra anglers pay per rod and session, except between 1 January and 22 March 2026 and 28 November 2026 and 20 March 2027, when fishing is included.
Source: homersfieldlake.com Kingfisher Lodge
Do I need my own nets and mats?
No. Kingfisher Lodge provides landing nets, weigh slings and unhooking mats.
Source: homersfieldlake.com Kingfisher Lodge
Which property has a hot tub?
Five Island House, which sleeps six and has a games room.
Source: homersfieldlake.com
Getting There
Fishers Green House, Church Lane, Homersfield. Postcode IP20 0EU. About 19 miles from Norwich.
Open in Google Maps · Phone 01986 788548
Email [email protected].
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Last checked 18 Sep 2026. The facts on this page come from these sources. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will check it.