Fisheries database

Every water we cover

Photos, pegs, what's swimming in each lake and what a ticket costs — then jump into the full guide for the lake-by-lake lowdown.

Beta · 548 fisheries

72%

Coventry

Coventry Canal – Coventry Stretch

Coventry · West Midlands

Coventry Canal – Coventry Stretch

A proper canal stretch with around 14 miles of Tusses-controlled water, running from Leicester Row Bridge No. 1 to Glebe Farm Bridge No. 34. Expect a broad mix of canal species, with bream, skimmers, roach, perch, pike, zander, chub and tench all reported.

2 lakesZander, Perch, Pike, Chub, Bream, Roach, Tench

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Leicester Row Bridge No. 1 to Glebe Farm Bridge No. 34	—	Not published acres	Zander, Perch, Pike, Chub, Bream, Roach, Tench	Day ticket · turn up
Coventry Basin to Hawkesbury Junction	—	Not published acres	Zander, Perch, Pike, Chub, Bream, Roach, Tench	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Tusses day membership: £5.00, valid for 24 hours from the selected date

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

Full fishery guide

62%

Falkirk · Stirlingshire

Forth and Clyde Canal – Falkirk Stretch

The Forth & Clyde Canal’s Falkirk Stretch gives you a proper canal session near Camelon and Lock 16, with tench, bream, roach, perch and pike on the species list. Permit arrangements and access restrictions need checking before you chuck a bait in.

2 lakesTench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Falkirk Stretch	—	Not published acres	Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Pike	Pre-book only
Falkirk Flight, locks 3–16	—	Not published acres	Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Pike	Pre-book only

Full fishery guide

67%

Appledore · Kent

Royal Military Canal – Appledore Stretch

Royal Military Canal – Appledore Road Bridge Venue 10 is a reed-lined, weedy canal stretch near Appledore, with carp, bream, tench, roach and more in the mix. It is dawn-to-dusk fishing under Rother Fishery Association rules, with a permit needed before you drop in.

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

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Appledore Road Bridge Venue 10	—	Not published acres	Bream, Carp, Eel, Perch, Pike, Roach, Rudd, Tench	Syndicate · invite only

Full fishery guide

64%

Reading · Berkshire

Kennet and Avon Canal – Reading Stretch

A cracking mile of coarse canal west of Reading, running from Cramwell Bridge to Heales Lock. It’s RDAA-controlled, day-ticket fishing with roach as the main draw, plus perch, chub, bream, tench and pike.

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

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Kennet and Avon Canal – Reading Stretch	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Chub, Bream, Tench, Pike	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket: £6 per day
RDAA adult membership: £80
OAP and junior concessions: Available through RDAA

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

Full fishery guide

62%

Hemel Hempstead · Hertfordshire

Grand Union Canal – Hemel Hempstead Stretch

A proper canal venue through Hemel Hempstead and Boxmoor, with roach, bream, chub, gudgeon, some barbel and bonus carp in the mix. It’s towpath fishing with a published £4 day ticket, but association permission and current access details are worth checking before setting off.

1 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach, Barbel, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Grand Union Canal – Hemel Hempstead and Boxmoor stretch	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Barbel, Chub	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Published local day ticket: £4

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

Full fishery guide

71%

Preston · Lancashire

Lancaster Canal – Preston Stretch

A proper linear canal venue running from Preston north to Bridge 118 at Hest Bank, with the Glasson Branch included too. Roach, perch, bream, tench, carp and pike give it a decent spread of canal targets, but you’ll need the right permit sorted before you drop in.

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

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

Tickets

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

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

Full fishery guide

62%

Market Drayton · Shropshire

Shropshire Union Canal – Market Drayton Stretch

A proper canal stretch around Market Drayton, running from Bridge 61 at Tyrley through to Bridge 69 at Adderley. The main Bridge 61–66 water is members-only, with the extra Bridge 66–69 section fishing under normal HAC club rules.

2 lakesCarp, Chub, Bream, Roach, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Bridge 61–66, Tyrley to Betton Wood	—	Not published acres	Carp, Chub, Bream, Roach, Perch	Syndicate · invite only
Bridge 66–69, Betton Wood to Adderley	—	Not published acres	Carp, Chub, Bream, Roach, Perch	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Public day ticket — Shropshire Union Canal Bridges 51–61 section only: £3
Accompanied guest ticket for club waters: £5
Associate canal-only membership — adults: £25
Full adult HAC membership: £55

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

Full fishery guide

67%

Leeds

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds Stretch

Leeds · West Yorkshire

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds Stretch

A proper private canal stretch on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, running roughly 13 km from bridge 107 to bridge 119A. Access is through Adventure Fishing UK annual membership, with catch and release and member-patrolled water.

1 lakesPike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Leeds and Liverpool Canal, bridge 107 to bridge 119A	—	Not published acres	Pike	Pre-book only

Tickets

Annual club membership — sale price: £39.99
Annual club membership — regular price: £49.99

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

Full fishery guide

66%

Wolverhampton · Staffordshire

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Wolverhampton Stretch

A proper mixed-coarse canal venue with Wolverhampton Angling Association waters running from Otherton Marina towards the A5 near Gailey, plus several nearby sections. Day tickets are just £2.50, with roach, bream, chub, carp, perch and other canal fare reported.

6 lakesCarp, Roach, Bream, Perch, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Otherton Marina towards the A5 near Gailey	—	Not published acres	Carp, Roach, Bream, Perch, Chub	Day ticket · turn up
Four Ashes	—	Not published acres	Carp, Roach, Bream, Perch, Chub	Day ticket · turn up
Pendeford	—	Not published acres	Carp, Roach, Bream, Perch, Chub	Day ticket · turn up
Penkridge	—	Not published acres	Carp, Roach, Bream, Perch, Chub	Day ticket · turn up
Brewood	—	Not published acres	Carp, Roach, Bream, Perch, Chub	Day ticket · turn up
Wombourne	—	Not published acres	Carp, Roach, Bream, Perch, Chub	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult annual membership: £20
OAP annual membership: £15
Disabled angler annual membership: £15
Children under 16: Fish free under the association permit information

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

Full fishery guide

64%

Wakefield · West Yorkshire

Calder and Hebble Navigation – Wakefield Stretch

A club-controlled 800-yard canal stretch on the Calder and Hebble Navigation, running from below Doncaster Road bridge to the lock behind Howarth Timber. It holds good stocks of roach, bream, perch, chub and pike, with access through Wakefield Angling Club membership.

1 lakesRoach, Bream, Perch, Chub, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Calder and Hebble Navigation – Wakefield Stretch	—	Not published acres	The water is described as holding good stocks of the listed coarse fish.	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Annual 2026 adult membership: £38
Annual 2026 ladies membership: £20
Annual 2026 disabled membership: £20
Annual 2026 O.A.P. membership: £20

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

Full fishery guide

61%

Swansea

Swansea Canal – Swansea Stretch

Swansea · West Glamorgan

Swansea Canal – Swansea Stretch

A club-controlled Swansea Canal stretch running from Clydach towards Godre’r Graig, with fishing tied to PASAS membership and online day permits. Proper canal angling rather than a commercial lake setup, so check the booking calendar, season and access before setting off.

1 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Swansea Canal – Clydach to Godre’r Graig	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Adult new member: £85
Adult renewal before end of April: £65
Student membership: £30 with evidence of full-time education
OAP membership: £30 with the relevant Environment Agency concession rod licence

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

Full fishery guide

64%

Ilkeston · Derbyshire

Erewash Canal – Ilkeston Stretch

A proper 4.2-mile canal run from Sandiacre Bridge to Station Road Bridge, with roach, bream, chub and perch throughout. Day tickets are available, and Sandy Bottoms is the cheeky skimmer area below Pasture Lock.

2 lakesRoach, Bream, Chub, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Erewash Canal – Ilkeston Stretch	—	Not published acres	Roach, Bream, Chub, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
Sandy Bottoms	—	Not published acres	Bream	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket: Not published
2025/2026 full membership, including £20 joining fee: £65
2025/2026 disabled or over-65 membership, including £20 joining fee: £55
2025/2026 junior membership, including £5 joining fee: £18

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

Full fishery guide

67%

Ellesmere · Shropshire

Llangollen Canal – Ellesmere Stretch

A proper towpath canal venue around Ellesmere, with roughly 3.5 miles of Waterway Wanderers fishing on the Ellesmere Arm. Expect classic canal fare — roach, perch, bream, tench, occasional carp and pike — with a permit needed before you wet a line.

2 lakesRoach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Carp, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Ellesmere Arm	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Carp, Pike	Pre-book only
Ellesmere Basin	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Carp, Pike	Pre-book only

Tickets

Adult Waterway Wanderers permit — bought from 1 April 2026: £28
Concessionary Waterway Wanderers permit: £18
Junior Waterway Wanderers permit — aged 16 or under on purchase date: £7

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

Full fishery guide

65%

Inverness

Caledonian Canal – Inverness Stretch

Inverness · Inverness-shire

Caledonian Canal – Inverness Stretch

A long, atmospheric canal stretch around Inverness, with brown trout and other non-migratory freshwater fish in the man-made sections. No fishing permit is required for those species, but check the rules, methods and canal operations before setting up.

1 lakesTrout, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Caledonian Canal – Inverness Stretch	—	Not published acres	Trout, Pike	Day ticket · turn up

Full fishery guide

64%

Crinan · Argyll and Bute

Crinan Canal – Argyll Stretch

A proper Argyll canal trout venue, stretching roughly 9 miles between Crinan and Ardrishaig. Fly fishing only, with the strongest fishing areas reported towards Crinan between locks 9 and 13.

1 lakesTrout

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Crinan Canal – Locks 9–13 stretch	—	Not published acres	Trout	Pre-book only

Tickets

Day ticket: £10
Three-day ticket: £20
One-week ticket: £30

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

Full fishery guide

62%

Newport · Gwent

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Newport Stretch

The Newport/Gwent stretch of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is permit-controlled coarse water run by Newport Angling Association. It offers a broad urban canal venue with reported roach, rudd, tench, bream, carp and perch.

1 lakesRoach, Rudd, Tench, Bream, Carp, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Newport/Gwent stretch	—	Not published acres	The fishery is described by a fishing directory as stocked.	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Senior membership 2026/2027: £80
Senior Citizen membership 2026/2027: £50
Junior membership 2026/2027: £30
Joining fee: £25

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

Full fishery guide

68%

Woking

Basingstoke Canal – Woking Stretch

Woking · Surrey

Basingstoke Canal – Woking Stretch

A proper urban-and-rural canal stretch around Woking and Horsell, with towpath access and a healthy self-stocked coarse-fish population. Day permits start at £3, but you’ll need both the canal permit and an Environment Agency rod licence before wetting a line.

1 lakesCarp, Chub, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Rudd, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Basingstoke Canal – Woking Stretch	—	Not published acres	Healthy self-stocked population of coarse fish, according to fish surveys.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day permit, ages 16–64: £5
Concession day permit, age 65+, Blue Badge holders and military-ID holders: £3
Junior day permit, ages 12–15: £3
Day permit, children under 12: Free

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

Full fishery guide

76%

Bath · Somerset

Kennet and Avon Canal – Bath Stretch

A proper eight-mile stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal, running from Bath to Avoncliffe Aqueduct. Expect roach, bream, tench, perch, chub, carp and pike, with quieter bits available if you’re happy to put the miles in.

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

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Kennet and Avon Canal Bath–Avoncliffe Aqueduct stretch	—	Not published acres	Roach reportedly reach about 2 lb; bream about 5 lb; tench about 3 lb; perch 4 lb or more; carp 20 lb or more. The Claverton area contains some very large chub.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Members: Free of an additional day-ticket charge
Non-members canal day ticket: £5

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

Full fishery guide

64%

Brentford · Greater London

Grand Union Canal – Brentford Stretch

A short, urban Grand Union Canal stretch running between Clitheroe Lock No. 99 and Thames Lock No. 101. It is covered by the Waterway Wanderers permit, with carp, bream and general coarse fishing in the mix.

1 lakesCarp, Bream

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Grand Union Canal – Brentford Stretch	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream	Pre-book only

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.

Full fishery guide

68%

Hinckley

Ashby Canal – Hinckley Stretch

Hinckley · Leicestershire

Ashby Canal – Hinckley Stretch

A proper six-mile canal stretch from Bridge 1 at Marston Junction to Bridge 19 at Hinckley, with zander, perch, pike, plenty of silverfish and carp around the Hinckley area. Day membership is listed at £5, but check the exact access arrangements with Tusses before setting off.

1 lakesZander, Perch, Pike, Carp, Roach, Bream, Rudd

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Ashby Canal – Hinckley Stretch	—	Not published acres	Substantial silverfish populations are reported, with carp present around the Hinckley area and carp over 20 lb reported near the marina entrance.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Tusses day membership: £5, valid for 24 hours from the selected date

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

Full fishery guide

63%

Burnley

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Burnley Stretch

Burnley · Lancashire

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Burnley Stretch

A long, club-controlled canal run from Salterforth to Hapton, taking in the Leeds & Liverpool Canal through Burnley and the famous Straight Mile. Mixed coarse fish, sensible membership options and pre-booked guest tickets make it a proper canal option, but check the club rules before planning a night session.

2 lakesRoach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Carp, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Burnley Stretch	—	Not published acres	The association reports mixed coarse fish across its waters.	Pre-book only
Burnley Embankment – Straight Mile	—	Not published acres	The association reports mixed coarse fish across its waters.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Adult single-rod annual membership: £65
Adult multi-rod annual membership, including night fishing: £90
OAP or disabled single-rod annual membership: £55
OAP or disabled multi-rod annual membership, including night fishing: £80

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

Full fishery guide

70%

Macclesfield

Macclesfield Canal – Macclesfield Stretch

Macclesfield · Cheshire

Macclesfield Canal – Macclesfield Stretch

A proper rural canal stretch running from Bridge 37 to Bridge 61, with roach shoals, mixed coarse fish and the chance of a cheeky double-figure carp. Day tickets are £6 for over-16s and £4 for under-16s.

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

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Macclesfield Canal – Bridges 37 to 61	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Rudd, Chub	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket, anglers over 16: £6
Day ticket, anglers under 16: £4
Annual adult Prince Albert Angling Society membership: £130
New adult member joining fee: £100

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

Full fishery guide

74%

Runcorn · Cheshire

Bridgewater Canal – Runcorn Stretch

A cracking canal stretch running just over 4 miles from Waterloo Bridge to Preston Brook Marina. Expect a proper mixed fishery with reported big carp, pike, bream, tench, roach and perch, controlled through LDAA in partnership with Lymm AC.

1 lakesCarp

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

Tickets

2026 full LDAA membership: £26
2026 senior citizen over-65 or disabled membership: £20
2026 junior membership up to 17: £3

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

Full fishery guide

70%

Whitchurch · Shropshire

Shropshire Union Canal – Whitchurch Stretch

A proper nine-mile canal run from Bridge 25 at Quoisley to Bridge 33 beyond Whitchurch, with roach, bream, perch, tench, pike and reported common carp in the mix. It’s a towpath-only, day-ticket venue with dawn-to-dusk fishing and no night sessions.

3 lakesRoach, Bream, Perch, Tench, Pike, Carp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Whitchurch Stretch	—	Not published acres	Roach, Bream, Perch, Tench, Pike, Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Norbury	—	Not published acres	Roach, Bream, Perch, Tench, Pike, Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Grindley Brook	—	Not published acres	Roach, Bream, Perch, Tench, Pike, Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Lymm Angling Club canal day ticket: £2.50
Lymm Angling Club 2026 canals-only membership — renewal or new membership: £36.30

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

Full fishery guide

How to pick the right fishery

Start with what you want to catch and how long you've got. A busy commercial with plenty of pegs is ace for a short session on the method feeder or pole; a quieter, older lake suits a proper carp or tench campaign. Peg counts, lake sizes and stock lists below give you a quick feel for each place.

Ticket prices are shown with the date we last checked them — ring ahead to confirm, especially for night fishing or bookings. Each full guide has the rules, the best approach for each lake and what other anglers are saying.

Brush up with a free fishing course

Venue suggestion

Suggest a venue

Give us the name and official website. We’ll check it with the venue before anything goes up.

Sending isn’t switched on yet. For now you can write it up and keep it as a draft on this device. When it goes live, a real person checks every post before anything appears.