Latest Postings
updated 23 September 2018
The trustees have recently made a number of changes to the lakes rules. These include restrictions on hook sizes, landing nets and groundbait as well as litter control. All anglers are asked to visit the ‘Fishing Rules’ webpage to familiarise themselves with the changes ahead of their next visit.
Rare Damselfly Spotted at the Lakes
Liz Dack Stands Down as Trustee
Kneeling Platform Nears Completion
Electric Shock as Costs Quadruple
Martin’s Success Story Continues
Tree Devastation Causing Concern
Parish Council to Safeguard Lakes’ Future
Fish Welfare High on Kingfishers’ Agenda
Trustees Thank Long Serving Solicitor
Afternoon Session Proves Popular
Special Guest Opens New Family Fishing Programme
Parish Backs Wildlife Site Bid
Wildlife Bid Moves a Step Closer
Appleslice Banked at 17lb 14oz
Tree Replacement Programme Begins
Lakes Celebrate a Remarkable Success as 121 Youngsters Try Angling for the First Time
Wildflower Meadow Bursts into Colour
Angling Trust Boost for Family Fishing
Tree Planting Programme "A Great Success"
Nature Day a Resounding Success
Lakes Singled Out in National Report
Welcome to Poringland Lakes website
Poringland Lakes are the village's best kept secret!
Situated in the heart of the village, the lakes are ‘hidden away’ at the end of Hillside, a quiet cul-de-sac leading off the main Norwich/Bungay road through the village.
The lakes, which have a varied landscape consisting of open water, temporary wetland, grassland, woodland and scrub (see Habitat and Wildlife page), stretch over five acres and are a wonderful place for quiet recreation, observing wildlife and fishing.
At 70 metres above sea level, the lakes occupy one of the highest points in the area and sit on a perched aquifer.
Poringland Conservation and Fishing Lakes, to give the site its correct title, are privately owned by the the Poringland Conservation and Fishing Lakes Association which comprises the trustees and a management committee. Although legally in private ownership, the lakes are a community based facility which visitors are welcome to use and enjoy.
The following pages give a flavour of this wonderful local facility and the conservation work of the Association. We are adding new pages and content all the time, so please add the site to your favourites and stop by again. Thank you for your interest!
Acknowledgements
The Association would like to thank the following people for their contribution to the development of this website.
Peter Aspinall (Conservationist and Wildlife Photographer), Liz Dack (Wildlife Photographer), Nick Elsey (Natural History Enthusiast), Richard Gooderham (Poringland Archive)
and of course our principal partners, Norfolk Homes, for sponsoring the Poringland Lakes website.
