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Beta · 548 fisheries

67%

Wigan · Greater Manchester

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Wigan Stretch

A proper old-school canal venue under Wigan District Angling Association control, with mixed coarse fishing from Johnson’s Hill Locks to Saracen’s Head. Membership is the main route in, and the stretch offers bream, carp, perch, pike, roach, rudd and tench.

1 lakesBream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Roach, Rudd, Tench

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Wigan Stretch	—	Not published acres	Bream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Roach, Rudd, Tench	Pre-book only

Tickets

Adult Wigan AA annual membership: £50 — third-party listing; confirm with WDAA before payment
OAP Wigan AA annual membership: £32 — third-party listing; confirm with WDAA before payment
Junior Wigan AA annual membership: £10 — third-party listing; confirm with WDAA before payment
Disabled Wigan AA annual membership: £41 — third-party listing; confirm with WDAA before payment

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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64%

Congleton

Macclesfield Canal – Congleton Stretch

Congleton · Cheshire

Macclesfield Canal – Congleton Stretch

A compact, club-controlled canal stretch in Buglawton, running between Bridges 68 and 66 with roughly 30 pegs. It’s a proper coarse-fishing bit of water, with perch leading the way and a mixed supporting cast.

1 lakesPerch, Roach, Rudd, Tench, Carp, Barbel, Bream

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Macclesfield Canal – Buglawton stretch	—	Not published acres	Perch, Roach, Rudd, Tench, Carp, Barbel, Bream	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Senior/veteran society rate reported for 2024: £35
Disabled society rate reported for 2024: £25
Junior society rate reported for 2024: £10
Night permit reported for 2024; applicability to this canal stretch not confirmed: £10

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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59%

Nuneaton · Warwickshire

Coventry Canal – Nuneaton Stretch

A proper towpath canal venue through Nuneaton, with roach, skimmers, bream and perch reported, plus wider-canal chances of pike and zander. The exact fishing rights and peg arrangements need checking before you chuck in.

1 lakesRoach, Tench, Bream, Perch, Pike, Zander

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Coventry Canal – Nuneaton Stretch	—	Not published acres	Roach, Tench, Bream, Perch, Pike, Zander	Syndicate · invite only

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68%

Garstang · Lancashire

Lancaster Canal – Garstang Stretch

Lancaster Canal – Garstang Stretch is a permit-controlled canal venue with tench, bream, pike, roach and other coarse fish. It is a year-round option, but permits must be sorted before you arrive — no cheeky bank-side ticket purchase.

1 lakesTench, Bream, Pike, Roach, Perch, Carp, Rudd, Eel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Lancaster Canal – Garstang Stretch	—	Not published acres	Tench, Bream, Pike, Roach, Perch, Carp, Rudd, Eel	Pre-book only

Tickets

Adult coarse-fishing membership, one year: £20
Senior-citizen membership, one year: £15
Disabled-angler membership, one year: £15
Junior Lancaster Canal membership: Free

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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66%

Chester · Cheshire

Shropshire Union Canal – Chester Stretch

A club and affiliated-anglers stretch of the Shropshire Union Canal between Bridges 113 and 120, covering the Chester, Christleton and Huxley area. It’s a proper linear canal venue with roach, bream, carp, chub and pike in the mix.

1 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach, Pike, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Shropshire Union Canal — Bridge 113 to Bridge 120	—	Not published acres	The fishery listing describes the stock as including roach, bream, carp, chub, pike and other coarse fish.	Syndicate · invite only

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57%

Kidderminster · Worcestershire

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Kidderminster Stretch

A proper urban canal stretch running from Bridge 4 at Stourport-on-Severn to Bridge 19 at Kidderminster, including the Kidderminster town-centre section. It’s a permit-controlled coarse fishery with towpath access, but you’ll need to check the controlling club before setting off.

1 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Staffordshire Worcestershire Canal 1 – Bridge 4 Stourport-on-Severn to Bridge 19 Kidderminster	—	Not published acres	Carp	Syndicate · invite only

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67%

Pontypool

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Stretch

Pontypool · Monmouthshire

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Stretch

Pontymoile is a club-controlled canal stretch running from Bridge 48 at Pontymoile Basin to Bridge 53, just beyond the Open Hearth pub. It offers classic canal coarse fishing, with perch, bream, roach, rudd, pike and other silver fish reported on nearby Pontypool canal waters.

1 lakesPerch, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Pontymoile Stretch	—	Not published acres	Perch, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Pike	Pre-book only

Tickets

Full membership — published 2020 price: £25
Concession membership — published 2020 price: £15
Under-16 membership — published 2020 price: £10

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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65%

Leigh · Greater Manchester

Bridgewater Canal – Leigh Stretch

A proper canal stretch around Leigh, with mixed coarse sport, club-controlled access and plenty of boat traffic to factor in. Expect roach, perch, bream, tench, carp and pike, with some cracking mixed-net reports from parts of the water.

4 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Rudd, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Leigh Stretch	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Rudd, Crucian	Pre-book only
Marsland Green	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Rudd, Crucian	Pre-book only
Bedford Basin	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Rudd, Crucian	Pre-book only
Leigh Bridge	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Rudd, Crucian	Pre-book only

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73%

Thorne

Stainforth and Keadby Canal – Thorne Stretch

Thorne · South Yorkshire

Stainforth and Keadby Canal – Thorne Stretch

A proper match-style canal stretch running from Mauds Bridge to Dunstans Hill Bridge, with 504 listed pegs and cheap TDAA day tickets. Roach, bream, perch, rudd and tench are among the reported fish, with pike also present.

1 lakesRoach, Bream, Perch, Rudd, Tench, Pike, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Stainforth & Keadby Canal – Thorne Stretch: Mauds Bridge to Dunstans Hill Bridge	—	Not published acres	Roach, Bream, Perch, Rudd, Tench, Pike, Chub	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Canal adult day ticket: £3
Canal junior/concession day ticket: £2
TDAA yearly book — adult: £13
TDAA yearly book — junior/concession: £8

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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67%

Glasgow

Forth and Clyde Canal – Glasgow Stretch

Glasgow · Glasgow

Forth and Clyde Canal – Glasgow Stretch

A proper urban canal venue running through Glasgow and Maryhill, with season-ticket access, towpath fishing and plenty of lock, bridge and aqueduct features to work out. The exact fish mix for this stretch isn’t published, so it’s one for anglers happy to read the water and fish the conditions.

3 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Maryhill area	—	Not published acres	Carp	Syndicate · invite only
Canal summit pound	—	Not published acres	Carp	Syndicate · invite only
Glasgow Branch: Port Dundas to Stockingfield Junction	—	Not published acres	Carp	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Adult annual membership: £8.00
OAP and disabled annual membership: £5.00
Junior annual membership: Free for applicants aged 18 or under on 1 April

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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80%

Hythe · Kent

Royal Military Canal – Hythe Stretch

A proper canal stretch with over 13 miles of CPAS-controlled water, solid mixed fish and some cracking targets. Day tickets cover eligible sections, but the West Hythe Bridge to West Hythe Dam stretch is members-only.

4 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Rudd, Trout, Eel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Seabrook Outfall to West Hythe Dam	—	Not published acres	The canal is stocked annually on the Seabrook to West Hythe section.	Day ticket · turn up
West Hythe to Giggers Green	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Rudd, Trout, Eel	Day ticket · turn up
Bomb Hole, Giggers Green	—	Not published acres	Pike, Perch, Roach, Rudd	Day ticket · turn up
West Hythe Bridge to West Hythe Dam	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Rudd, Trout, Eel	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Adult online day ticket: £7
Concession/junior online day ticket: £3
Adult on-the-bank day ticket: £10
Concession/junior on-the-bank day ticket: £5

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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65%

Doncaster

New Junction Canal – Doncaster Stretch

Doncaster · South Yorkshire

New Junction Canal – Doncaster Stretch

A wide, proper canal stretch near Bramwith, controlled by Doncaster & District Angling Association. Expect coarse fishing for roach, bream and skimmers, with day tickets from £5 per rod.

1 lakesRoach, Bream

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
New Junction Canal – Doncaster Stretch	—	Not published acres	Roach, Bream	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket: £5 per rod
Adult annual DDAA club book: £40

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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63%

Rugby · Warwickshire

Oxford Canal – Rugby Stretch

Oxford Canal – Rugby Stretch is a proper towpath-access canal venue near Rugby, with roach, perch, pike, zander and other coarse fish in the wider system. You’ll need both an Environment Agency rod licence and the right fishery permit.

1 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Main water	—	Not published acres	Carp

Tickets

Adult Waterway Wanderers permit, from 1 April 2026: £28
Concessionary Waterway Wanderers permit, from 1 April 2026: £18
Junior Waterway Wanderers permit, from 1 April 2026: £7

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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73%

Watford · Hertfordshire

Grand Union Canal – Watford Stretch

A cracking six-mile run of the Grand Union Canal between Watford and Rickmansworth, with several club-controlled pounds and a proper mix of bream, carp, chub, perch and roach. Park, Dickinsons and Croxley Moor offer day tickets, while Evans is members-only.

5 lakesBream, Chub, Carp, Barbel, Perch, Roach, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Evans Pound	—	Not published acres	Bream, Chub, Carp, Barbel	Syndicate · invite only
Park Pound	—	Not published acres	Bream, Chub, Carp, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
Dickinsons	—	Not published acres	Roach, Carp, Crucian, Bream, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
Croxley Moor	—	Not published acres	Large carp reportedly over 30lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Gingers	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket — adult, Gingers, Croxley Moor, Dickinsons and Park: £10
Day ticket — youths under 18 and senior citizens: £2.50
Club hiring: £10 per peg
2026/27 senior membership: £200

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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71%

Northampton · Northamptonshire

Grand Union Canal – Northampton Stretch

A proper spread of club-controlled Grand Union Canal water around Northampton, covering the Northampton Arm plus main-line sections from Dodford to Castlethorpe and Norton Junction to Braunston. Day tickets are available, but booking, a rod licence and a close eye on the canal rules are all part of the deal.

4 lakesBream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Roach, Tench, Crucian, Chub, Eel, Rudd, Barbel, Catfish, Trout, Zander

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Northampton Arm — Gayton Marina to South Bridge	—	Not published acres	Bream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Roach, Tench, Crucian, Chub, Eel, Rudd, Barbel, Catfish, Trout, Zander, Roach	Day ticket · turn up
Dodford to Castlethorpe main line	—	Not published acres	Bream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Roach, Tench, Crucian, Chub, Eel, Rudd, Barbel, Catfish, Trout, Zander, Roach	Day ticket · turn up
Norton Junction to Braunston	—	Not published acres	Bream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Roach, Tench, Crucian, Chub, Eel, Rudd, Barbel, Catfish, Trout, Zander, Roach	Day ticket · turn up
Leicester Arm	—	Not published acres	Bream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Roach, Tench, Crucian, Chub, Eel, Rudd, Barbel, Catfish, Trout, Zander, Roach	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day membership, 2026/27 season: £6 per person per session
Annual club membership: £45
Concessionary annual membership: £30
Junior annual membership, ages 13 to 17: £10

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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66%

Oxford · Oxfordshire

Oxford Canal – Oxford Stretch

Oxford Canal – Oxford Stretch is a proper urban canal option near the city centre, with roach, perch, bream, tench, carp, pike and barbel among the reported local targets. You’ll need both an Environment Agency rod licence and the right fishery permit.

1 lakesRoach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Carp, Pike, Barbel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Oxford Canal – Oxford Stretch	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Carp, Pike, Barbel	Pre-book only

Tickets

Waterway Wanderers adult permit — 12 months from 1 April 2026: £28
Waterway Wanderers concession permit — 12 months from 1 April 2026: £18
Waterway Wanderers junior permit — anglers aged 16 or under on purchase date: £7

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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77%

Devizes

Kennet and Avon Canal – Devizes Stretch

Devizes · Wiltshire

Kennet and Avon Canal – Devizes Stretch

A cracking 15-mile Devizes Angling Association stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal, with proper coarse fishing from towpath pegs, plus separate access to the well-equipped Crookwood Lake near Urchfont.

2 lakesTench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Carp, Rudd, Crucian, Chub, Barbel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Kennet and Avon Canal – Devizes Association Stretch	—	Not published acres	The canal around Devizes holds large stocks of tench and carp, including frequently caught double-figure carp.	Day ticket · turn up
Crookwood Lake	—	6 acres acres	Tench, Carp, Crucian, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Chub, Barbel, Pike	Pre-book only

Tickets

2026–27 adult club membership: £55
2026–27 junior club membership: £20
Adult canal-only day ticket: £6
Junior canal-only day ticket: £3.50

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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52%

Stourport-on-Severn

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Stourport Stretch

Stourport-on-Severn · Worcestershire

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Stourport Stretch

A proper canal stretch around Stourport-on-Severn, running down towards the River Severn and Stourport Basins. Access, fishing rights, prices and species details need checking before you pack the tackle bag.

1 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Stourport Stretch	—	Not published acres	Carp	Syndicate · invite only

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62%

Burton upon Trent · Staffordshire

Trent and Mersey Canal – Burton Stretch

A club-controlled slice of the Trent and Mersey Canal around Shobnall, Burton upon Trent, running between Bridge 32B and Shobnall Road Bridge 33. Expect proper canal fare including roach, chub, bream, perch, pike and carp.

1 lakesRoach, Chub, Bream, Perch, Pike, Carp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Trent and Mersey Canal – Burton/Shobnall stretch, Bridge 32B to Shobnall Road Bridge 33	—	Not published acres	Roach, Chub, Bream, Perch, Pike, Carp	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Full Coors membership, 2026–2027: £45
Coors membership for anglers aged 18–21, 2026–2027: £15

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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62%

Worcester · Worcestershire

Worcester and Birmingham Canal – Worcester Stretch

A proper urban canal stretch with plenty of coarse-fishing variety, match history and several named sections around Worcester. Access and ticket details need checking with the controlling club or organiser before you set off.

6 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Chub, Rudd, Eel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Perdiswell	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Chub, Rudd, Eel	Pre-book only
Blackpole	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Chub, Rudd, Eel	Pre-book only
Blanquettes	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Chub, Rudd, Eel	Pre-book only
City Ground	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Chub, Rudd, Eel	Pre-book only
Flag Meadows	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Chub, Rudd, Eel	Pre-book only
Factories	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Chub, Rudd, Eel	Pre-book only

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63%

Middlewich

Trent and Mersey Canal – Middlewich Stretch

Middlewich · Cheshire

Trent and Mersey Canal – Middlewich Stretch

A proper mixed-coarse canal run from Kings Lock in Middlewich up to Bridge 147 at Hassall Green. Expect silver-fish sport, carp chances and a bit of towpath-and-boat-traffic reality.

1 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Rudd

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Trent and Mersey Canal – Kings Lock to Bridge 147	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Rudd	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Night permit: £90; cash-only

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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73%

Lancaster · Lancashire

Lancaster Canal – Lancaster Stretch

A proper stretch of canal fishing managed by PAC, running from near Preston up to Bridge 118 at Hest Bank, with the Glasson Branch included too. Pike are the headline target, but there’s a handy mix of carp, tench, bream and silverfish for coarse anglers.

3 lakesPike, Carp, Tench, Bream, Perch, Eel, Roach, Rudd

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Lancaster Canal Stretch — southern extremity near Preston to Bridge 118, Hatlex Bridge	—	Not published acres	Pike, Carp, Tench, Bream, Perch, Eel, Roach, Rudd	Day ticket · turn up
Glasson Branch	—	Not published acres	Pike, Carp, Tench, Bream, Perch, Eel, Roach, Rudd	Day ticket · turn up
Canal above Bridge 118, Hatlex Bridge	—	Not published acres	Pike, Carp, Tench, Bream, Perch, Eel, Roach, Rudd	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Adult annual Lancaster Canal coarse membership: £20
Senior citizen annual membership: £15
Disabled annual membership: £15
Junior annual membership: free

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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79%

Nantwich

Shropshire Union Canal – Nantwich Stretch

Nantwich · Cheshire

Shropshire Union Canal – Nantwich Stretch

A cracking Shropshire Union Canal stretch around Nantwich, running from bridges 90 to 93. It mixes narrow canal, wider water and a sizeable basin, with bream, perch and a good spread of everyday canal species on the books.

2 lakesCarp, Tench, Perch, Roach, Bream, Pike, Rudd, Eel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Shropshire Union Canal bridges 90–93 stretch	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Perch, Roach, Bream, Pike, Rudd, Eel	Syndicate · invite only
Large basin within the bridges 90–93 section	—	Not published acres	The basin is reported to contain a significant head of bream.	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Season permit — any age, Shropshire Union Canal bridges 90–93: £15

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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70%

Skipton

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Skipton Stretch

Skipton · North Yorkshire

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Skipton Stretch

A proper canal session with roughly 7.5 miles of SAA-controlled water, running from Lock 41 at Bank Newton to Belmont Bridge in Skipton. Day tickets are just £4, with roach, perch, bream, pike and more on the cards.

3 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Trout

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Lock 41 at Bank Newton to Belmont Bridge 178	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Trout	Day ticket · turn up
Skipton Canal Basin	—	Not published acres	Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Trout	Day ticket · turn up
Springs Branch behind Skipton Castle	—	Not published acres	Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Trout	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket — one day, non-transferable and non-refundable: £4.00

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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