This is a members only water – no day tickets.
The river is subject to winter flooding. Before you travel you may wish to check this website – Flood alerts – Bungay
Access – OS map ref TM403912
Lon – 1.5376293
Lat – 52.466215
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Please be aware that Orchard Lake, Orchard River Stretch and the Orchard car park will be closed to Anglers on the following Saturdays,
15th November 2025.
13th December 2025.
27th December 2025.
10th January 2026.
24th January 2026 *(Provisional)
There is no vehicular access beyond the car park which has twenty spaces and also serves Orchard Lake.
There is a toilet installed at Orchard Lake – please use it!
A public footpath runs along the river bank. Please ensure tackle does not encroach on the path – walkers have the right of way.
A potentially very productive water containing good sized Roach, Rudd, Bream, Chub and Perch.
Fishing is from Sunrise to Sunset only – no night fishing.
Fishing is from designated swims only.
Be aware – the river is very deep with strong currents. Do not attempt to enter the water for any reason.