Reviews
Below is a small selection of our reviews, you can find more on Trip Advisor and Google
"Fantastic experience. My two great nephews attended the Learn to carp fish - intermediate lesson and loved it. They learnt lots of new skills that have already helped them in their fishing. Duncan has a natural ability in how he teaches, I strongly recommend this."
Stuart B June 2026
"We had an incredible time learning how to fish with Duncan. He is very knowledgeable about the techniques, equipment and wellbeing of the fish and we all talked away really happy with the experience. Things went so well, that the kids have asked to take up fishing as an ongoing hobby!"
Kim May 2025
"My lad has additional needs and has been obsessed with fishing for years. Duncan is amazing with him and we’ve been going to him for about 3 years. Duncan is fabulous, really knows his stuff and a great teacher. We are lucky to have him in Norfolk.
Amanda January 2025
"My son had a morning with Fishing on Lesson 2 for beginners - he was lucky enough to have one on one with Duncan. I cannot rate it highly enough - he had a fabulous time and is now so much more confident. He will def be back for more!"
Martin C November 2024
"Thomas (11 years) really enjoyed the pike school. Duncan, the instructor, managed to leave an enduring impression on him. He loved Duncan’s fishing stories, and he learned lots of new tricks. Thanks again for a great day."
Martin R November 2024
"My 10 year old son was keen to have a go at fishing however I’ve no prior experience at this so thought we would trying the fishing experience from UK Fishing school.
Duncan the instructor was superb and did an excellent job of putting my son at ease while taking him through the basics. My son thoroughly enjoyed the experience and is now keen to take up fishing. I cannot rate the experience highly enough."
Paul June 2024
"I had such an amazing experience! I can’t recommend Duncan and the UK Fishing School highly enough.
I went to Duncan with a tall order. I wanted to learn carp fishing, having never picked up a fishing rod in my life, I didn’t have a clue where to start.
Duncan put together the perfect program to suit my needs. He took the time to show me some casting and gave me some homework so I could prepare for my days training.
My day at the beautiful Shallowbrook Lakes was even more than I could have asked for. The perfect balance of learning a new skill while being fun, exciting and relaxed.
Catching my first 12lb Carp was thrilling while still learning how to care for the fish and return it safely.
This is definitely an experience the whole family could enjoy."
Lisa October 2023
"We took our grandchildren for the taster session and they absolutely loved it. Friendly, informative and fun instructors. I would recommend this to people who don't even think they may be interested in fishing as the instuctors are so enthusiastic and knowledgeable, you will soon be hooked!"
John C August 2023
"This is amazing, I'm so pleased everyone enjoyed the session I have spoken to some service users today and they had nothing but good things to say "
Sally August 2023
"It was a really relaxed atmosphere and all service users where the most content I have seen them in a long time J Thank you Duncan!!"
Melissa August 2023
"My family & I would like to say a big thank you to the whole team for organising the UK Fishing School event at Shallowbrook fishery. It was a very child/family friendly session that was enjoyed and appreciated in a nice environment by everyone."
Adam July 2023
"Thank you for Saturday. We went for a 24 hour session and please to say 1 caught 21 carp and Lisa caught 28 carp. Without the lesson on Saturday we wouldn't have achieved that. I'm amazed by what you taught me. Thank you"
Jamie July 2023
"Hi. We had a fab day thank you. We obviously visited the tackle shop and now have a full set up and are now spending the day fishing tomorrow."
Kirsti and Harry July 2023
"You were brilliant with her she has not stop talking about it. We stopped of and brought a whip rigs and disgorger on the way home. Thank you so much."
Kieran July 2023
"I thought it was good because I’d never been fishing and wanted to try it. If we could do it again I would love to do it because it was really fun. I love learning new stuff and the instructors taught us how to fish!"
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“I’ve never been fishing before, I really enjoyed it, catching a big fish was awesome.”
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“Don’t always have a good relationship with my Dad but we got on great fishing.”
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Lakenham Primary School Year 6 June 2023
"Thanks for a brilliant day everybody had a great time. Hearing the children shouting 'I've caught my first fish!' was wonderful and I'm sure never gets old."
Will Downes Lakenham Primary School June 2023
"Thanks again for Saturday, really enjoyable day!!"
Alan June 2023
"I must say a big Thank you to you and your wife and Jess, and the rest of the team for a really great day. D********** has not stopped talking about fishing, he wants his own fishing gear now."
Darren May 2023
"That's awesome and we have just got back from his 3rd day fishing, he's addicted"
Colin May 2023
"We are very pleased to welcome and work with Duncan and UK Fishing School to bring fishing education to ShallowBrook Lakes"
Stephen Hood May 2023