BECCLES FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Quiet Dayboat Cruising and River Fishing on the Waveney — Six-Person Dayboats from Beccles
Dayboat hire from Beccles on the River Waveney for up to six people, running 9:15–16:30 for an all‑day hire, with full canopy protection and fishing permitted when anchored.
Quiet Dayboat Cruising and River Fishing on the Waveney — Six-Person Dayboats from Beccles.
Glide along the River Waveney from Beccles aboard a compact dayboat that carries up to six people; most vessels are electric for quiet, easy cruising, and licensed routes let you explore the local broads while you pause to fish from an anchored boat beneath a full canopy if the weather turns.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Mostly electric boats for quiet, easy cruising
The fleet includes Otter, Heron, Grebe, Teal, Bittern and Catchalot; all apart from Heron are electric, and boats take a crew of between four and six people for a low‑effort day on the water.
Explore upriver to Geldeston Lock or downriver to Oulton Broad
Each boat is licensed to explore the local broads — you can choose to head upriver toward Geldeston Lock or run down to Oulton Broad depending on how much time you have.
Fishing when anchored, and a full canopy for rain
Fishing from the boat is permitted provided the engine is stopped, and a full canopy is fitted to each boat to shelter the group in wet weather.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You meet at Beccles, cast off, and fall into a slow rhythm: the near‑silent glide of the electric boats (with one non‑electric option in the fleet), the shifting reedline, and the choice to thread upriver toward Geldeston Lock or drop down to Oulton Broad. When you want to fish you simply stop the engine and drop anchor; a full canopy keeps the day usable even if the weather closes in.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
All‑day hires run 9:15am–16:30pm; there are short‑day hires in April and October that run approximately 11:00am–15:00. Day boats are available during the season from April to October.
A full canopy is fitted to each boat to provide shelter from rain. Bring clothing appropriate for on‑water conditions; dogs are permitted but a large dog may count as one crew member.
Boats launch from Beccles and are licensed to explore the local broads; depending on your time you can head upriver toward Geldeston Lock or downriver to Oulton Broad.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can each dayboat take?
Each boat can take up to six people; the boats generally take a crew of between four and six.
When are all‑day hires scheduled?
All‑day hires run from 9:15am to 16:30pm; short day hires (April and October only) run from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
Can I fish from the boat?
Yes — fishing is permitted from the boats provided the engine is not running so the line cannot get caught in the propeller.
Are the boats electric?
Most of the fleet are electric boats; all apart from Heron are electric.
Are dogs allowed on board?
Dogs are permitted; a large dog may be counted as one crew member.
What happens if it rains?
Each boat has a full canopy to provide protection in case of rain.