Fishing

There are two council run fishing ponds in the area:

• Hardwick Heath, Bury St Edmunds
• Newt Pond, Haverhill

You will need a permit to fish in these ponds. To apply for one you will need your 12 month rod licence number and including the junior rod licence for children age 13 to 16 years of age. The 12 month permit covers both Hardwick Heath and Newt Pond and costs £13 for an adult and £6.50 for children under 16 years of age. Ensure that you read our Angling regulations

You can apply for a fishing permit online or you can download a fishing permit application form to print and send to the address shown on the form.

There are also a number of private lakes where you can fish, visit Go Fish for more information.