Barford Lake, Norwich

Possibly the most overstock carp lake in Norwich. The carp in this lakeranging up to about 12 lb weight (based on my personal best there). The fishwere healthy, lively and always on the feeding mode. The name 'pleasurelake' match well with the experience there. The water depth is almostconstant and it will not really matter at which peg I was fishing. The fish were rarely easily spook may due to the fact that there are lots ofthem feeding mostly on the anglers presented bait. Distance casting is notrequire especially when the sun getting low. The best bait probably thepallette sold at the tackle shop where the permit were obtained. This may bethe place for the angler to redeem the confidence after hard fishing onother water. Here you will get the frequency of the bite and hook but setback by the size of the carp. With 6 lb line and size 8 to 12 hook thatwork best for me, it will not make much different on the experience landingthe fish as the medium size carp is more agile abd lively with equallythrill. Cost: £7 for 1 day permit + £3 for bait. Last time I went there, they wereno longer giving 1/2 day permit option.