Stonham Barns Fishery
Match Fishing, Pleasure Fishing & Beautiful Fishing Lakes in the Heart of Suffolk
Enjoy a Relaxing Day's Fishing in the Suffolk Countryside
Discover Stonham Barns Fishery, a fantastic fishing destination set within the beautiful Suffolk countryside at Stonham Barns Park.
Whether you're an experienced match angler, a keen pleasure fisherman or simply looking for a peaceful day by the water, Stonham Barns Fishery offers a welcoming environment with two well-stocked fishing lakes and excellent on-site facilities.
Surrounded by the tranquil countryside of Stonham Aspal, it's the perfect place to enjoy your favourite pastime, spend time outdoors and experience some fantastic coarse fishing.
Two Beautiful, Well-Stocked Fishing Lakes
Stonham Barns Fishery features two established fishing lakes, both offering an enjoyable experience for anglers of varying abilities.
The lakes are home to a wonderful variety of coarse fish, including:
Carp – A popular favourite for anglers seeking an exciting catch.
Tench – A much-loved coarse fishing species.
Bream & Skimmers – Offering excellent opportunities for pleasure and match fishing.
F1 Carp – A popular species in competitive match fishing.
Ide – Adding variety to the fishing experience.
Roach & Rudd – Classic species enjoyed by coarse anglers.
Perch – Providing additional variety throughout the lakes.
Whether you're aiming for a great day's catch or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings, both lakes provide plenty of opportunities to make your visit memorable.
Match Fishing & Competitions
Stonham Barns Fishery is a popular destination for competitive anglers, hosting regular fishing matches throughout the week.
The fishery offers:
Tuesday Open Matches – An opportunity for anglers to enjoy competitive fishing.
Friday Over-60s Matches – Regular matches for anglers aged 60 and over.
Sunday Matches – Regular competitive fishing events.
Pleasure Fishing – Day-ticket fishing opportunities, subject to match availability.
Matches regularly take place on both lakes on Fridays and Sundays, while matches held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays generally use one lake.
Please check the match diary before travelling, as competitions can affect lake availability for pleasure fishing.
View the Fishing Match Diary
Pleasure Fishing & Day Tickets
Looking for a peaceful day's fishing?
Stonham Barns Fishery welcomes pleasure anglers, with day tickets available for visitors wishing to enjoy the lakes.
Whether you're spending a few hours fishing or planning a full day by the water, the fishery provides a relaxing countryside setting with a variety of species to target.
Before your visit, please check the latest day-ticket information, fishery rules and match schedule to ensure suitable fishing space is available.
View Day Ticket Information
On-Site Facilities
To help make your visit comfortable and convenient, Stonham Barns Fishery provides:
Two well-stocked fishing lakes offering match and pleasure fishing.
On-site bait shop for fishing bait and supplies.
Toilet facilities for visitors.
Plenty of car parking close to the fishery.
Regular fishing matches throughout the week.
Beautiful Suffolk countryside surroundings for an enjoyable day outdoors.
Please note that fishing coaching, equipment hire and equipment loans are not available.
Visit Stonham Barns Fishery
Located at Stonham Barns Park in Stonham Aspal, the fishery offers a wonderful opportunity to experience coarse fishing in the heart of Suffolk.
Whether you're taking part in a match, visiting for a day's pleasure fishing or exploring somewhere new to cast your line, Stonham Barns Fishery is well worth a visit.