Regular matches are held most Sunday throughout the year at Swanton Morley fishery and other local venues. We are always happy to welcome new participants and everyone is encouraged to join in and enjoy the camaraderie and challenge these matches offer.
For more information please contact Steve Brown Home 01362-851740 Mob: 07511380233
For details of upcoming matches please see our fixture list
Match Results 2026
June 21st 2026 - Reepham
Yesterday’s match at Reepham was held under pleasant conditions, with a bright but not overly sunny morning providing a comfortable temperature for fishing. From the outset, it was clear we were in for a busy day, with bites coming steadily and most anglers catching consistently throughout the match.
One standout performance came from “Stan the Man,” who managed to find a better stamp of fish than the rest of the field. Aside from that, it was an extremely tight contest, with just 3lb 7oz separating second through to fifth place.
A total of 9 anglers fished, producing an impressive combined weight of 642lb 6oz.
1st Stan Baldwin 139 lbs 13 ozs
2nd Andy Rackham 74 lbs 1 ozs
3rd Paul Saunders 74lbs
June 13th 2026 - Swanton, Willow
Today's match at Swanton took place under cloudy skies with a pleasant starting temperature of around 12°C. Expectations were cautiously optimistic, with hopes of a few fish showing, but the day proved challenging for most of the field.
Only the top two anglers managed to reach double figures. The winner secured victory with a productive spell during the middle of the match, while the runner-up left it late, putting together a strong finish towards the end. In total, 11 anglers fished, producing a combined weight of 86lb 15oz.
1st John Fisher 34 lbs 5 ozs
2nd Paul Saunders 21 lbs 3 ozs
3rd Richard Rackham 9lbs 9 ozs
June 6th 2026 - Swanton, Willow
Today’s match at Swanton began under cloudy skies, with a pleasant temperature of around 14°C and a light breeze.The fishing started slowly for most anglers, with bites few and far between. Kevin was the early exception, landing four bream and a roach within the first hour to take an early lead. Elsewhere, only the odd bream was being caught, and it proved to be a patient day for the majority. It turned into a tight contest by the weigh-in, with just 11oz separating first and second place, highlighting how closely fought the match was.
1st Kevin Groves 15 lbs 6 ozs
2nd Alan Powell 14 lbs 11 ozs
3 rd Mark Fox 10 lbs 15 ozs
May 31st 2026 - Wicklewood
Sunday’s match at Wicklewood saw a noticeable improvement in conditions compared to the previous week, with cooler temperatures settling around a comfortable 20°C. At the start, most anglers were into fish early on, although the sport was steady rather than hectic. The fish appeared a little cautious, possibly still affected by spawning behaviour, which made bites less consistent. As the match progressed, a few larger fish began to show, boosting weights across the lake. The more consistent pegs—those that have produced well in recent matches—once again proved reliable, and it was from these areas that the top weights were recorded.
1st Paul Saunders 63lbs
2nd Stan Baldwin 51lbs 10 ozs
3rd Kevin Groves 44lbs 8 ozs
May 17th 2026 - Swanton, Willow
The weather was overcast but not too cold, with just a gentle breeze—ideal conditions and we were hopeful of a few bites. There were some tench and bream caught in the first hour, but sport soon slowed across the lake.The two fancied pegs continued to produce fish steadily, while for the rest it proved to be a quieter day with limited action.It turned into a very tight match, with little separating the top two, and it was equally close between third and fourth place. Seven anglers fished, with a total weight of 110lb 7oz.
1st Peter Atkins 34lbs 5 ozs
2nd Richard Rackham 30 lbs 9 ozs
3rd Steve Brown 17 lbs 15 ozs
May 10th 2026 - Swanton, Willow
Today’s match at Swanton was a much colder affair, with temperatures dropping by around 7 degrees compared to Saturday, along with a biting north-easterly wind—never ideal conditions for fishing. We pegged with the wind at our backs to make things a bit more comfortable. The match started steadily for Steve, with two fish in the first 40 minutes, but bites soon dried up and it became very quiet across the lake. Most anglers struggled early on, with very little showing. As the match progressed, a few bream began to appear, particularly in the final hour, which proved decisive. The eventual winner timed it perfectly, landing five fish late on to secure the win. Seven anglers fished in total, with a combined weight of 91lb 4oz.
1 st David Dicker 26 lbs 11 ozs
2nd Steve Brown 15 lbs 14ozs
3 rd Terry Pygall 14 lbs 7 ozs
April 26th 2026 - Wicklewood
Sunday’s match at Wicklewood saw a welcome change in the weather, with bright sunshine throughout the day. Expectations were high, and the match got off to a steady start with everyone finding a few fish early on. Action remained consistent across the pegs, with all anglers catching steadily. However, the larger fish proved more elusive and were mainly concentrated in just one peg, making a significant difference to the final standings. In total, five anglers weighed in a combined 223 lb 8 oz, reflecting a productive day overall with plenty of bites to keep everyone busy.
1st Stan Baldwin 82 lbs 6 ozs
2nd Steve Brown 53 lbs
3rd Andy Rackham 43 lbs
April 19th 2026 - Swanton, Willow
Results from Sunday’s match at Wicklewood saw slightly cooler conditions, but overall not too bad for fishing. There were fish being caught from the start, with most anglers catching short on the pole. Interestingly, the usual favoured pegs didn’t produce quite as well as expected, with fewer of the bigger carp showing up on the day. It turned into a match where keeping fish coming steadily was key.A consistent approach of regularly putting fish in the net proved to be the winning formula on the day. In total, five anglers fished, with a combined weight of 204 lb 2 oz.
1st Steve Brown 63 lbs 6 ozs
2nd Stan Baldwin 50 lbs 10 ozs
3rd Kevin Groves 38 lbs 10 oz
April 12th 2026 - Swanton, Willow
Today’s match at Swanton followed a now familiar pattern, with another windy day making conditions far from ideal. The start was very slow, with little action for the first three hours before a few bream began to show on the favoured pegs that have been producing in recent matches.
As the day developed, it turned into a close contest between the Rackham brothers, who battled it out for top spot in a tight finish.
In total, seven anglers fished, recording a combined weight of 43 lb 7 oz.
1st Andy Rackham 19 lbs 9 ozs
2nd Richard Rackham 19 lbs 0 ozs
3rd Peter Atkins 8 lbs 5 oz
April 5th 2026 - Wicklewood
It was a typical match day at Wicklewood — windy and cold, especially if you were on the wrong side of the lake. From the start, everyone was getting a few bites, but it was clear the fish were concentrated up at the far end and around the island. No surprise then that Richard, our club’s “feeder master,” began catching steadily on the tip. The rest of us knew we were in trouble! It turned into a tight finish, though, with Stan making a strong late run, just missing out at the end. A big well done to Aubrey, who battled the worst of the wind and still fished an excellent match under tough conditions.Six anglers took part, landing a very respectable total weight of 248 lbs 10 ozs. Thanks again to everyone for your continued support — much appreciated!
1st Richard Rackham 68 lbs 8 ozs
2nd Stan Baldwin 67 lbs 14 ozs
3rd Steve Brown 47 lbs
4th Aubrey Hawkins 42 lbs
March 29th 2026 - Swanton, Willow
Today’s match at Swanton began with a cold and frosty start, and once the wind picked up it felt more like winter than spring. We weren’t sure how the fishing would go, but a couple of fish came out in the first few hours and that steady pace continued for the rest of the match. It turned out to be a very close contest — with only a small margin between 1st and 2nd, and between 3rd and 4th as well. Four anglers fished, recording a total combined weight of 47 lbs 14 ozs.
1st Peter Atkins 16lbs 15ozs
1st Mark Hibbitt 14lbs
3rd Steve Brown 9lbs 10ozs
March 8th 2026 - Swanton, Willow
It was a cloudy day with a cool breeze for today’s match at Swanton. The session started as usual — quite slow, with hardly any bites at first. Eventually, a couple of bream were caught, but overall the fishing remained steady rather than busy for the rest of the match. Despite the slow pace, it turned out to be a very close contest, just the kind we like! Four anglers fished, recording a total combined weight of 35 lbs 9 ozs.
Joint 1st Steve Brown 12lbs 6ozs
Joint 1st Peter Atkins 12lbs 6ozs
3rd Andy Rackham 6lbs 5ozs
March 1st 2026 - Swanton, Willow
The match began under overcast skies with a fresh wind blowing across the lake. As expected, the fishing started slowly, with only a couple of roach showing early on the feeder. I was first to find a bit of luck, landing a bream, but soon after the bream made their way over to Richard’s peg — and that’s where the match was mostly decided.The fishing stayed tough for everyone, with very few bites throughout. A nice tench was caught in the last 15 minutes, which turned out to be that angler’s only bite of the day. Two anglers unfortunately blanked, while two others managed a pair of roach each. In total, eight anglers fished for a combined weight of 33 lbs 7 oz.
1st Richard Rackham 16lbs 3ozs
2nd Andy Rackham 17lbs 14ozs
3rd Alan Powell 5lbs 6ozs
February 22th 2026 - Wicklewood
The match at Wicklewood was held under overcast skies, with a steady breeze blowing down the lake. Thankfully, the rain had stopped before the draw, making for more comfortable conditions. The match began steadily, with everyone catching a few fish early on. That steady pace continued throughout, and once again the in-form peg produced the winning weight. It proved to be a very close contest overall, with six anglers weighing in a combined total of 150 lbs 12 oz.
1st Andy Rackham 28lbs 6ozs
2nd Stan Baldwin 27lbs 0ozs
3rd Terry Pygall 15lbs 10ozs
January 25th 2026 - Wicklewood
It was a very cold day at Wicklewood, with a biting easterly wind making conditions tough for everyone. The fishing started slowly for most, except for the angler in the in-form peg 13, who was catching steadily from the off. From that point, it was clear where the top spot would go, and the rest of the field were left competing for the minor places. Despite the challenging conditions, it turned into a close contest behind the winner.
Eight anglers fished, recording a total combined weight of 166 lbs 12 oz.
1st Paul Sanders 59lbs 4 ozs
2nd Andy Rackham 21lbs 8 ozs
3rd Aubrey Hawkins 20lbs 8 ozs
January 18th 2026 - Wicklewood
Sunday’s match at Wicklewood began with a bit of rain, but the weather soon cleared up into a mild, pleasant day — perfect conditions for a good day’s fishing. The match started steadily, with everyone catching a few carp early on. The bites came in bursts — you’d land one or two fish, then experience a quiet spell before the next flurry of action. Most of the carp caught weighed around 3 lbs, with very few smaller fish showing an interest.As expected, the peg we tipped to do well didn’t disappoint. Congratulations to Aubrey Hawkins, who took the win. 6 fished for a total weight of 162 lbs 8 ozs
1st Aubrey Hawkins 40lb 8oz
2nd Steve Brown 31lb 8oz
3rd Andy Rackham 28lb 12oz
Match Results 2025
December 14th 2025 - Swanton, Willow
Sunday’s match at Swanton was windy but dry. We decided to fish with the wind at our backs for a bit of comfort. After a slow start, a tench was the first fish landed, followed soon after by a bream. Someone else managed a roach while most anglers were still scratching for a bite.
Then the fish turned up for 'super' Richard Rackham—and that was game over! It proved to be a very tough match overall, with four blanks and only three anglers managing to catch.
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1st Super Richard Rackham 21.15.0
2nd Andy Racham 8.1.0
3rd Ian Rowe 0.5.0
December 7th 2025 - Wicklewood
Sunday’s match at Wicklewood started dry, though rain was forecast for 11:30—and it arrived right on time, staying with us for the rest of the session. Despite the wet conditions, the fish were still willing to feed, and everyone managed to catch a few.
Andy drew the same peg as in the previous match and caught steadily throughout. Steve was also catching, though not quite as quickly. In the end, it turned out to be a close contest, where just one or two bonus fish could have made the difference.
Five anglers fished, recording a total combined weight of 113 lbs. All in all, it was another enjoyable day’s fishing at Wicklewood, with everyone getting a few bites.
1st Andy Rackham 32.0.0
2nd Steve Brown 28.8.0
3rd Craig Rackham 23.0.0
November 24th 2025 - Wicklewood
Sunday’s match at Wicklewood began under damp conditions, with persistent drizzle making for a soggy start. After a week of sharp frosts followed by heavy rain, most anglers were expecting a slow day on the bank — and early signs suggested just that. However, as the match settled in, a few pegs started to show steady action.
Bites were far from frantic, but a handful of anglers managed to keep fish coming at a consistent pace throughout the day. Interestingly, the fish once again seemed to favour the same pegs that have been producing in recent weeks, proving those spots continue to hold a better concentration of fish.
At the final whistle, the seven anglers who took part had recorded a combined total weight of 140 lb 8 oz, showing that despite the tricky conditions, there were still quality nets to be had for those able to keep the bites coming.
1st Andy Rackham 38.8.0
2nd Richard Rackham 30.2.0
3rd Kevin Groves 23.8.0
November 2nd 2025 - Wicklewood
The match at Wicklewood on Sunday was held in cool conditions, with temperatures around 8°C and a steady light rain throughout the day. Despite the chilly start, anglers were soon into fish, with most pegs producing a few bites early on.
The fishing was a little slow at times, but as the match progressed, a few bigger fish began to show up, particularly in the margins on some pegs. The competition remained close, with the top two anglers landing the majority of the larger fish.
In the end, 11 anglers fished, with a total combined weight of 398 lbs recorded.
Thanks again to everyone who took part and for your continued support of the club.
1st Stan Baldwin 77.0.0
2nd Tony Atkins 47.0.0
3rd Paul Saunders 44.0.0
October 25th 2025 - Wicklewood
Results from yesterday match at Wicklewood we were meet with a slight frost but always hopefull of a few bites it started of steady with everyone getting a few fish Steve was catching small carp short. Terry was catching then started getting better carp in the margins it was a very close but Steve caught a 6 lbs carp right on the final whistle for the win. 6 anglers fished the match for a total weight of fish: 187 lbs 12 ozs. T
hanks to all that fished and you continue support
1st Steve Brown 45.0.0
2nd Terry Pygall 44.8.0
3rd Stan Baldwin 36.12.0
October 19th 2025 - Swanton, Willow
Sunday’s match at Swanton took place in cool conditions, with the temperature around 10 degrees and a light breeze at the start. It was a slow beginning for everyone, with very few bites early on. As the match progressed, a couple of bream were caught on the Causeway.
Anglers on the Riverside and Trout Bank, where the wind was blowing directly onto the bank, found the fishing particularly tough — and that pattern continued for the rest of the match.
A total of nine anglers fished, recording a combined weight of 50 lbs 7 oz.
1st Mark Hibbett 23.9.0
2nd Richard Rackham 15.3.0
3rd David Dicker 10.15.0
October 12th 2025 - Swanton, Willow
Sunday’s match at Swanton began under a thick morning fog with temperatures around 7°C — not the most promising conditions and likely to mean a slow start. That proved true, as the fishing was tough for everyone early on, with very little activity on most pegs.
I managed to hook a roach, but just as I was bringing it in, a hungry pike intervened and took it — a frustrating start! By midday, a couple of anglers had managed to land a few bream, but overall, the pace didn’t pick up and remained slow throughout the remainder of the match.
In total, nine anglers fished, weighing in a combined total of 58 lbs 15 ozs. Despite the challenging conditions, it was still an enjoyable day on the bank, with good company and plenty of perseverance on show.
1st Peter Atkins 16.8.0
2nd Mark Tibbett 12.7.0
3rd Steve Brown 10.7.0
September 28th 2025 - Wicklewood
Conditions at Wicklewood were fairly kind, with cloudy skies, no wind, and a steady temperature of around 10°C — ideal for another enjoyable match. From the off, fish were being caught steadily, mostly small F1s. After about an hour and a half, a few larger carp began to come out, and the competition soon tightened.
Paul, fishing from peg 2, found some quality carp in the margins and put together a strong run. Stan, on peg 9, also connected with several good carp, keeping the pressure on. Across the rest of the field, anglers were close on weight — just one or two better fish could move you several places up the leaderboard.
In the end, it was another excellent match at Wicklewood, with very close results. From third to fifth place there was only a 4 lb difference — roughly one decent carp. The eight anglers combined for an impressive total weight of 431 lbs 6 ozs.
Congratulations to Paul on both his well-earned win and the exciting news that he’ll be becoming a grandad on Sunday! Thanks to everyone for your continued support of the matches.
1st Paul Saunders 83.8.0
2nd Stan Baldwin 68.0.0
3rd Kevin Groves 57.10.0
September 21st 2025 - Wicklewood
Results from yesterday’s match at Wicklewood:
The temperature was a cool 9 degrees and not too windy. Fish were being caught from the start, which was a good sign. Some anglers were catching carp on the feeder, while others fished shorter lines and caught a variety of species.
Mark, on peg 16, fished at 12 metres and landed some bigger carp on the bottom using hard pellet. Richard, known as “the feeder king,” stuck to his favourite method on peg 13 and caught well. I was catching steadily on a top kit and in the margins from peg 4, and Stan was doing the same.
It turned into a really good match, with weights very close across the board. A total of 10 anglers fished, recording an impressive combined weight of 422 lbs 2 oz.
Thanks to everyone who took part and for your continued support, especially Tony, Paul, and Kevin, who travel a long way to fish these matches.
1st Mark Fox 61.0.0
2nd Richard Rackham 57.0.0
3rd Steve Brown 54.14.0
September 14th 2025 - Wicklewood
Results from Sunday’s match at Wicklewood. The weather was nice and bright, and I was hoping the rain would hold off. I brought the finishing time forward to 3 p.m. as the forecast predicted rain at 4, but, as usual, it started ten minutes before the end of the match!
There were plenty of fish being caught right from the start, but it soon became clear that there was only going to be one winner. Paul was steadily catching big carp, while everyone else was finding smaller fish, and that pattern carried on for the rest of the match.
At the weigh-in, Paul put an outstanding 142 lbs 12 oz on the scales on his very first visit to the fishery. Paul and Craig also won the pairs with a total weight of 181 lbs 6 oz. Well done to the winners!
Eight anglers fished, producing a combined total of 383 lbs 4 oz. Thanks for a great turnout, and I’m looking forward to another good match there next week.
1st Paul Saunders 142.12.0
2nd Steve Brown 52.4.0
3rd Craig Rackham 38.10.0
September 7th 2025 - Swanton, Willow
Sunday’s match at Swanton Morley. Today it was a nice, bright morning and quite windy. We weren’t sure how it was going to fish after the last match. The anglers on the low numbers had the wind behind them, while those on the high numbers had it blowing straight into their bank.
Everyone started on the tip. There were the odd bream being caught on the low numbers, but the high numbers were not getting any bites. The low numbers definitely seemed to be the better area with the wind behind you.
I didn’t have an indication in the first 45 minutes, so I thought I’d give the pole a try. I caught two perch straight away, but then I couldn’t get another bite, so I went back on the tip and had a bream. Andy was catching tench and bream, while David, who was next to me, was also catching bream. I went back on the pole and caught a tench and then a bream, along with a few roach and perch.
The low numbers fished better this week, and it was a close match for the top four. Well done to David Dicker on a brilliant win, mate, and my thanks to everyone for their support in the match.
1st David Dicker 26.11.0
2nd Andy Rackham 23.01.0
3rd Steve Brown 18.7.0
August 31st 2025 - Swanton, Willow
The weather was overcast with a gentle breeze, and the temperature was around 14°C. Having had some rain overnight, It looked like it might fish a little slow – and that proved to be the case.
The lower-numbered pegs started very slowly, with everyone struggling for bites. The higher numbers fared a little better, finding some early bream on the tip, but overall it was a very difficult day. Apart from the top two weights, most of the catches were very close, and for many anglers just a single fish made up their net. Surprisingly, there were hardly any roach or perch caught.
My thanks go to all who fished – this was our best turnout so far this season, with 11 anglers taking part. The total weight caught was 78 lbs 15 oz.
1st Richard Rackham 32.11.0
2nd Kevin Groves 19.01.0
3rd Mark Fox 6.0.0
August 24th 2025 - Reepham Fishery, Long Lake
9 anglers fishing the match this week which started off a bit slow, with quite a few fish lost due to foul-hooking. Some anglers were able to catch steadily, but midway through the match the fish seemed to switch off and stopped feeding. Later on, though, the margins produced bites and catches picked up again.
The total weight of fish caught was 401 lbs 11 oz.
1st Paul Saunders 81.11.0
2nd Richard Rackham 75.12.0
3rd Steve Brown 63.11.0
August 17th 2025 - Swanton, Willow
Today’s fishing match at Swanton was held under much cooler conditions than recent weeks, which gave us hope for improved sport after the spell of hot weather. However, it turned out to be a challenging day on the bank.
A handful of bream were brought to the net, alongside some roach caught on the waggler, but overall, the action was slow. The odd bream appeared throughout the match, with a few roach, rudd, and perch showing—but certainly fewer than last week.
It was great to welcome David Dicker back on the bank following his recent operation. Many thanks to everyone for your continued support; it was wonderful to see such a good turnout for today’s match.
1st Lewis Herring 23.11.0
2nd Richard Rackham 21.4.0
3rd David Dicker 12.4.0
August 10th 2025 - Wicklewood
Another warm day for our match at Wicklewood on Sunday but it was looking good for a productive day. Everyone was getting bites from the start with most people electing to fish short and plenty of fish were being caught a few bigger carp showing as well. The bites continued all day and some bigger carp arriving later in the match. Total weight of fish caught 291 lbs 6 ozs
1st Steve Brown 80.0.0
2nd Stan Baldwin 69.10.0
3rd Richard Rackham 54.2.0
July 27th 2025 - Swanton, Willow
The conditions were overcast but quite pleasant as not as hot as it had been over previous matches so hopes of a few bites were high. Most started with feeder tactics with bream and tench getting caught. Alternative pole tactics produced a mixed bag of over 200 roach, rudd, perch and bream.
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1st Mark Fox 35.9.0
2nd Steve Brown 20.12.0
3rd Peter Atkins 4.6.0
July 13th 2025 - Swanton, Willow
Another hot day at Swanton produced challenging conditions with few signs of bream feeding. The difficult conditions made for a tough match - there were lots of roach caught, which was an encouraging sign.
Steve fished the pole and ended with a bag of192 roach, perch and rudd. Top weight went to Andy who managed 4 bream.
1st Andy Rackham Baker 14.11.0
2nd Steve Brown 10.15.0
3rd Ian Graham 5.14.0
July 6th 2025 - Swanton, Willow
Muggy and thundery showers were forecast but luckily just a few showers broke out during the match. Generally a slow start for most with an early bream for Steve Brown, and Dave Baker catching some roach on maggot. Lewis had 6 lbs 8 ozs of roach and rudd which was nice to see, there were more roach and rudd caught today which was good. Total weight of fish caught 137 lbs 13ozs.
1st Dave Baker 66.3.0
2nd Steve Brown 23.15.0
3rd Peter Atkins 20.14.0
June 22nd 2025 - Swanton, Willow
Temperature 19 degrees at the start of the match and a nice breeze so we thought it might be difficult with the weather being very hot recently Everyone started on the feeder with tench caught and lost early, the rest of teh match was a struggle with very few subsequent bites for the rest of the match
1st Andy Rackham 8.5.0
2nd Steve Brown 7 .3.0
3rd Richard Rackham 3.8.0
May 25th 2025 - Wicklewood
weather was very windy but quite mild the fishing was really good it was a bite every put in on the pole fishing short catching small carp then people started to catch carp in the margin on pellet and corn and Ruchard was catching on the feeder
1st Steve Brown 72.8.0
2nd Terry Pygall 64.0.0
3 Rd Richard Rackham 55.8.0
