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About Suffolk Water Park
Suffolk Water Park is a former quarry fishery at Bramford on the edge of Ipswich, with up to nine lakes headlined by the 25 acre Big Fish Lake. Published 2025 prices run from £10 on the Canal to £18 a day with three rods on Big Fish Lake, where £35 buys 24 hours. The venue is known for its carp and pike, with pike to around 27lb reported by Angling Times, plus bream and silvers across the match and pleasure waters. A waterfront diner, tackle and bait shop, showers and a duty bailiff keep sessions comfortable.
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The lakes
The park grew out of a working quarry and now offers up to nine waters. Big Fish Lake is the centrepiece at roughly 25 acres, backed by the Traditional Lake, Match Lakes 1 and 2, the narrow Canal water and Jacob's Creek, which hires as a whole lake. That spread covers everything from serious carp campaigns to short pole sessions.
Tickets and prices
Published 2025 prices: Big Fish Lake is £18 for a day or overnight with up to three rods and £35 for 24 hours, with a £15 winter ticket for pike and silvers. The Traditional Lake and Match Lakes are £15 a day, the Canal is £10 with one rod, and Jacob's Creek hires whole from £120 in winter to £150 in season. Concessions apply on the bigger waters and juniors fish the match lakes from £6. Confirm current rates with the fishery.
The stock
Big Fish Lake carries the reputation, with a strong head of carp and pike that Angling Times has reported to around 27lb. Bream and quality silvers fill the match and pleasure lakes, and the winter predator ticket makes the venue a genuine year round option rather than a summer only carp water.
Facilities and coaching
The Waterfront Diner covers food, and there is a stocked bait and tackle shop, showers, portable toilets and ample parking with a duty bailiff on site. A fishing club with qualified coaches runs regular matches and charity events, and open matches run at £13 a peg, so newcomers have a straightforward route in. Open 7am to 6pm daily, closed Christmas Day only.
Nearby venues
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Suffolk Water Park: frequently asked questions
Yes — Suffolk Water Park is a fishing venue in Bramford, Suffolk (postcode IP8 4JS). Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
Yes — Suffolk Water Park offers day tickets. Indicative prices: Big Fish Lake £18 day (3 rods), £35 24hr; Canal £10. Always confirm current ticket prices and availability with the venue before travelling.
Suffolk Water Park is stocked with Common carp, Pike, Common bream, Roach. Stocks vary by lake and season — check with the fishery for the latest catch reports.
Yes — anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs an Environment Agency rod licence, even on private waters like Suffolk Water Park. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026, and juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.
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