Fishing
Home to an extensive stock of carp, crucians, perch, pike, roach, rudd and tench, Rum Bridge in Clare, Suffolk, has grown to become a firm favourite with holiday anglers of all interests, ages and abilities.
The lakes were created with a simple goal: to make fishing fun; affordable, comfortable, peaceful, secure… and accessible to all.
So, whether you are interested in float-fishing for crucians and silvers, feeder-fishing for tench, or bolt-rigging for big carp, you’ll have ample opportunity to get ‘your fix’ in beautiful surroundings; and in the company of family and friends.
The spring-fed ponds were created by and for anglers; designed and stocked to combine the convenience of a ‘commercial’ and the facilities of a holiday-style venue, with the atmosphere and aesthetic of a mature, estate-style fishery.
Fishing is available exclusively to holiday anglers fishing from their own dedicated swims, adjacent to a choice of lakeside pods and bell tents – all situated just a short hop from the car parks, tackle shop and Carol’s Kitchen.
PLEASE READ THE FISHING RULES BEFORE BOOKING YOUR FISHING HOLIDAY.
If you have any queries, just give us a call – on 01787 584311
Lakes
The Road Lake
Surrounded by weeping willows and silver birch, and feature-packed with scattered, wooded islands, reed beds and lilies, the Road Lake is stocked with four different strains of mirror and common carp – mostly doubles and twenties and including VS fish in excess of 35lb – together with a good head of tench, ranging from 4lbs-8lbs+. Not to mention silvers, pike, and the many stunning crucians for which the lake originally earned its reputation.
Less than an acre in size, the Road Lake is available to anglers holidaying in one of two comfortable lakeside glamping pods: the sleeps-3 ‘Willows’ pod, and ‘George’s’ sleeps 2 wooden tipi.
Lakes
The Moat Lake
This intimate pond is home to a remarkable stock of big tench (up to 9lbs+), plus crucians (3lbs), carp (commons and mirrors to 35lb+), perch, roach, and bream, lending itself to traditional float, feeder and pole fishing techniques.
As the name implies, The Moat encircles a large, reed-fringed island, allowing anglers to target their own water without risk of overcasting or ‘territory disputes’; and a raft of features – including lilies, reed beds and tree-lined margins.
Day-night tickets for the Moat Lake are available only to guests staying in The Moat Pod, Moat Bell Tent, Lakeside Bell Tent and Baby Bell Tent.
Rum Bridge ‘Moat Lake’ accommodation
Moat Pod
- 3 persons
- One kingsize bed | One single bed
Tucked away in a secluded corner of our popular pleasure fishing lake, the Moat pod is equipped with a kingsize bed, a single bed, dining table and chairs, and outdoor seating.
Teeny-Tiny-Tipi
- 2 persons
- Twin beds
Tucked away amid the trees adjacent to the Rum Bridge Marsh, this sleeps-two lakeside Wooden Tipi features twin mattresses, and exclusive outdoor seating, and a firepit area.
Rum Bridge 'Road Lake' pods
George’s
- 2 persons
- One double bed
This attractive tipi style lakeside lodge benefits from a double bed and metered electrical supply for lighting, device charging and heating.
Willows
- 3 persons
- One kingsize bed | One single bed
Set on the banks of the mature, reed-fringed Road Lake, Willows benefits from kingsize and single beds, dining table and metered electrical supply.
Catch Pics
Carping in comfort: facilities and amenities for longer-stay anglers and guests
Compostable ‘eco’ toilets are located close to all the lakes. Hot showers, flush toilets and a field kitchen are available to all our guests.
The extensively stocked onsite tackle and bait shop offers a comprehensive selection of tackle and bait. Carol’s Kitchen – the on-site food van – serves up a full english breakfast, and an extensive menu of hot and cold snacks.
So, whether you’re planning a few hours’ pleasure fishing, chasing a large carp… or looking forward to a relaxing break in the glorious Suffolk countryside… Rum Bridge could be just the staycation you’re looking for.
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Frequently asked questions
Guests are welcome to bring their own camping stoves for use outside of their accommodation.
Fire pit ‘packages’ are available to hire from us, at a cost of £24.95.
These include the fire pit itself, the grill, firelighters, tools, and an initial supply of charcoal or logs and kindling, and marshmallows.
Additional supplies of fuel are charged at £2.50 for a bag of self lighting charcoal, and a big bucket of logs for £10.00.
Guests who prefer to bring their own bbqs or firepits will need to pay a £10 fire licence.
There are two parking areas, and guests will be offered a space in the parking area nearest to their accommodation. Guests are asked to bring only one vehicle unless additional parking permission is pre-arranged.
We provide landing nets, unhooking mats, weigh slings and keep nets (for matches) in order to minimise the risk of disease or parasites being unwittingly transferred from other venues.
No – however, when it becomes obvious that the fish are spawning, we will close the lakes.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome outside the fenced area, and in the Hazels pod, Gypsy Rose Carriage and Saffie’s sleeps-6 bell tent. They are not allowed lakeside
The Moat is heavily stocked with carp (averaging around 6-8lbs) plus specimen size tench, rudd, roach, perch, crucians and bream.
The Road Lake contains 75-80 carp from 8lbs – 32lbs and tench from 4lbs – 8lbs plus bream, crucians, roach and a handful of pike (to around 20lbs).
Of course: like any good fishery we have set in place a stock management programme to optimise growth (and catch!) rates. We hope to begin rearing and introducing our own carp, from 2023.
We recommend Pallatrax’s proven range of freezer baits, which are available in-store. However, all good leading brand boiles are permitted on all our lakes.
