Welcome to Dereham & District Angling Club

Nestled in the heart of Norfolk, Dereham & District Angling Club offers some of the finest fishing opportunities in the region. Catering to coarse, match and specimen fishing, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly and welcoming community for anglers of all ages and abilities. We are dedicated to promoting responsible angling, and ensuring an enjoyable experience for all members.

Pike Fishing Season

Please note the following DDAC rules that apply to Pike fishing:

* Pike fishing only permitted 1 October to 31 March.

* Drop-shotting is not permitted.

* Live baiting and pike gaffs prohibited.

* Pike anglers must use minimum line strength of 15 lbs, plus wire trace of at least 20 lb and 18 in (46 cm) length for all methods including spinning and lure fishing.

* No dangerous rigs to be used, i.e. lures with stingers or assist hooks.

* No sleeping whilst pike fishing, takes must be struck early.

* All anglers must be in possession of / use a padded unhooking mat of a size suitable for target species i.e 2ft by 3ft for carp and pike

For anyone that wants more information and advice on Pike fishing this Pike Anglers Club leaflet is a useful resource

DDAC 2025 Membership

NO DAY TICKETS - SEASON PERMIT FISHING ONLY

Membership for 2025 season is full.

If you wish to join our membership waiting list, please apply here

Dereham & District Angling Club members have access to Swanton Morley Fishery which is wholly owned by the club.

The 50 acre site has 3 large lakes, 2 ponds and a section of the River Wensum. In addition to this the club also control fishing on an additional 2 mile section of the Wensum at Castle Farm in Swanton Morley.

* Exclusive fishing rights

* All year fishing on lakes

* 24 hour fishing permitted

* Secure site

* Parking near most swims

* Disabled access pegs

* Toilets on site

The lakes are stocked with a variety of coarse fish including roach, bream, tench, cvarp, perch and pike.

The sections of the Wensum offer chub, roach, dace, perch and pike.

Dereham & District Angling Club members have access to Swanton Morley Fishery which is wholly owned by the club.

The 50 acre site has 3 large lakes, 2 ponds and a section of the River Wensum. In addition to this the club also control fishing on a 2 mile section of the Wensum at Castle Farm, Swanton Morley.

* Exclusive fishing rights

* All year fishing on lakes

* 24 hour fishing permitted

* Secure site

* Parking near most swims

* Disabled access pegs

* Toilets on site

The lakes are stocked with a variety of coarse fish including roach, bream, tench, carp, perch and pike.

The sections of the Wensum offer chub, roach, dace, perch and pike.

Swanton Morley Fishery - WORK PARTY DATES

2025: July 19-20. September 20-21. November 22-23.

2026: January 17-18. March 21-22. May 30-31.

Please remember, the lakes will be closed from Midnight the day before the work party weekend until the Sunday evening unless you are intending to join the work party.

Please make an effort to try and attend at least one work party and don’t forget you are always welcome on the Monday work parties from 8am until midday.

Swanton Morley Fishery

"Over 30 acres of gravel workings, split into two small and three large pits. Depth fluctuates between 3 and 20 feet and can vary within just a few feet, especially around the many bars and peninsulars.

There is a superb stock of roach, including specimens to over 2lb, an ever-increasing head of bream to over 12lb and a fine head of tench between 4lb and 7lb. There are also perch, including the odd whopper, a few crucian and common carp, plus a prolific head of pike."

"Running behind the pits and included with the fishery is a super three-quarter mile length of the River Wensum which contains some good roach, dace, chub and pike..." - John Wilson

The definitive guide on where to fish in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Please click on the galleries below to see pictures taken at our fishery.

We are indebted to the patience and camera skills of Paul Malachowski for the stunning wildlife photography and many of the scenic images, which capture the atmosphere and diverse fauna that DDAC members are privileged to share.