Why can't you swim in the Norfolk Broads?


Why can't you swim in the Norfolk Broads? Strong tidal currents in the Broads rivers can cause fatigue and make exiting the water very difficult. Anyone considering swimming should only do so if they know their capabilities, check the tides and plan exit points carefully.


What is the biggest cause of fish death?

The most common cause of fish kills is suffocation due to lack of dissolved oxygen. Most dissolved oxygen is produced by algae and aquatic plants through photosynthesis. A lesser but also important source of oxygen in water is diffusion from the atmosphere, which is enhanced by wind-induced surface water turbulence.


Can you night fish on the Norfolk Broads?

Best baits – lob worm, maggots, trout pellet paste We recommend night fishing on the river Thurne and the Norfolk Broads, particularly during slack water as was mentioned earlier.