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Beta · 548 fisheries

70%

Langley Mill · Derbyshire

Erewash Canal – Langley Mill Stretch

A cracking one-mile canal stretch from Langley Mill Lock to Shipley Lock, with easy towpath access, affordable day tickets and a proper mix of silver fish, tench, predators and the odd bonus carp.

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

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Langley Mill Lock to Shipley Lock canal stretch	—	Not published acres	Bream, Chub, Perch, Tench, Pike, Carp, Rudd, Roach	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket: £5

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

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65%

Brighouse

Calder and Hebble Navigation – Brighouse Stretch

Brighouse · West Yorkshire

Calder and Hebble Navigation – Brighouse Stretch

A proper West Yorkshire canal stretch with day-ticket fishing, match bookings and a useful mix of coarse species. Brighouse Basin, Brighouse Top Lock and nearby navigation sections give you plenty to explore, though it is shared water with boats, walkers and cyclists.

3 lakesRoach, Bream, Tench, Perch, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Brighouse Basin	—	Not published acres	Roach, Bream, Tench, Perch, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
Brighouse Top Lock	—	Not published acres	Roach, Bream, Tench, Perch, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
Nearby canal sections	—	Not published acres	Roach, Bream, Tench, Perch, Pike	Day ticket · turn up

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60%

Whitchurch · Shropshire

Llangollen Canal – Whitchurch Stretch

A long, club-controlled canal stretch running from Bridge 25 at Quoisley through Norbury and Grindley Brook to Bridge 32 at Whitchurch. It offers a proper mix of canal species, with quieter boat-traffic periods regarded as the best bet.

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

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Llangollen Canal – Whitchurch Stretch, Bridge 25 Quoisley to Bridge 32 Whitchurch	—	Not published acres	Roach, Bream, Perch, Tench, Pike, Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Liverpool & District Angling Association adult annual membership: £26
Liverpool & District Angling Association concessionary annual membership for over-65s or disabled anglers: £20
Liverpool & District Angling Association junior annual membership for anglers up to 17: £3

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

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64%

Coventry

Oxford Canal – Coventry Stretch

Coventry · Warwickshire

Oxford Canal – Coventry Stretch

A proper long canal venue running for roughly 18 miles from Hawkesbury Junction to Bridge 69 at Hillmorton Locks. Tusses Angling Club controls the fishing, with silverfish and coarse fish plus perch, pike, zander and chub on the list.

1 lakesPerch, Pike, Zander, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Oxford Canal – Coventry Stretch	—	Not published acres	Perch, Pike, Zander, Chub	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Official Tusses day membership — valid for 24 hours from the selected date: £5
Reported annual price for relevant Tusses canal waters — confirm with Tusses before purchase: £25

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

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74%

Rugeley · Staffordshire

Trent and Mersey Canal – Rugeley Stretch

A handy Coors Angling Club canal stretch through Rugeley, running from Bridge 62 to Bridge 68 within the wider Bridge 58–68 water. It offers proper mixed canal fishing for a very reasonable day-ticket price, with dawn-to-dusk access and plenty of bridge-based pegs to explore.

2 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Barbel, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Bridge 62–66 section	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Barbel, Chub	Day ticket · turn up
Bridge 66–68 section	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Barbel, Chub	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Canal day ticket: £3
Annual canal ticket: £12, valid for 12 months from purchase

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

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69%

Hungerford · Berkshire

Kennet and Avon Canal – Hungerford Stretch

A proper three-mile canal stretch through Hungerford, controlled by Hungerford Canal Angling Association and offering season-ticket fishing all year. Expect a mixed bag with carp, tench, bream, pike, roach and perch, but check the permit details before making plans.

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

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Kennet and Avon Canal – Hungerford Stretch	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Pike, Roach, Perch	Syndicate · invite only

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77%

Aylesbury · Buckinghamshire

Grand Union Canal – Aylesbury Arm Stretch

A proper canal stretch with plenty of water to explore, useful access points and a cracking mix of carp, bream, tench and silvers. Day tickets cover the Aylesbury Arm, with fishing from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset.

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

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Redhouse to Buckland, Bridges 7–8	—	Not published acres	Bream, Carp, Tench, Roach, Perch, Chub	Day ticket · turn up
Puttenham	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Chub, Crucian	Day ticket · turn up
Wilstone	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Chub	Day ticket · turn up
Dixons Gap, Marsworth	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Chub	Day ticket · turn up
Marsworth, Wilstone, Puttenham, Buckland and Aston Clinton stretch	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Chub, Crucian	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult canal day ticket, maximum two rods: £5
Senior canal day ticket, maximum two rods: £2.50
Junior canal day ticket, maximum two rods: £2.50
Fourteen-day canal holiday ticket, maximum two rods: £15

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

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71%

Shardlow

Trent and Mersey Canal – Shardlow Stretch

Shardlow · Derbyshire

Trent and Mersey Canal – Shardlow Stretch

A proper stretch of canal water controlled by Pride of Derby Angling Association, running from the Trent and Mersey confluence near Shardlow west towards Stretton. Shardlow itself is described as one of the best areas, with productive lock sections, boatyards and far-bank tree cover.

4 lakesRoach, Perch, Chub, Bream, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Shardlow Stretch	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Chub, Bream, Crucian	Syndicate · invite only
Derwent Mouth Lock to Clay Mills	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Chub, Bream	Syndicate · invite only
Shardlow Lock to the A6 Bridge	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Chub, Bream	Syndicate · invite only
Weston-on-Trent section	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Chub, Bream	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Adult standard membership 2026-2027: £100 per year
New adult standard joining fee: £20
Gate key where required: £10
First-year adult standard total including joining fee and gate key: £130

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

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72%

Halifax

Calder and Hebble Navigation – Halifax Stretch

Halifax · West Yorkshire

Calder and Hebble Navigation – Halifax Stretch

A proper two-mile canal stretch from Sowerby Bridge Marina to Calder and Hebble Lock, with good towpath access and several places to park. Day tickets are £5, while the society also controls the Salterhebble dead arm and lock pools.

4 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Calder and Hebble Canal – Halifax Stretch	—	Not published acres	The society says fresh common carp, mirror carp, bream and roach have been introduced to its waters.	Day ticket · turn up
Salterhebble Dead Arm	—	Not published acres	The society says fresh common carp, mirror carp, bream and roach have been introduced to its waters.	Day ticket · turn up
Salterhebble Lock Pools	—	Not published acres	The society says fresh common carp, mirror carp, bream and roach have been introduced to its waters.	Day ticket · turn up
Swamp Reservoir (Finkle Street Dam)	—	Not published acres	The Swamp Reservoir accommodates approximately 20 pegs and contains coarse fish and some large ide. It has no pike or trout.	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Adult day ticket: £5
Adult annual year book: £40
Concession annual year book, age 67 and over: £20
Junior year book, under 18: Free

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

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59%

Stourton · Staffordshire

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Stourton Stretch

A proper canal stretch running from Stourton Junction to Botterham Locks, with roach, chub and perch reported around the Stourton section. It’s a permit-controlled BAA water, so sort the paperwork before setting off.

1 lakesRoach, Chub, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Stourton Stretch — Bridge 33 to Bridge 42	—	Not published acres	Roach, Chub, Perch	Syndicate · invite only

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61%

Burscough · Lancashire

Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Burscough Stretch

A proper old-school canal venue around Burscough, with classic silverfish sport, odd bigger fish and plenty of towpath access. Sort the ticket position before setting off, as day-ticket availability on this exact stretch needs checking.

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

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

Tickets

Match line-up booking: £5 per peg; minimum five anglers; arranged in advance
Wigan AA adult annual membership (2024 match guide): £45
Wigan AA over-65 membership (2024 match guide): £27
Separate Wigan AA website listing — verify before travelling: Adult £50; OAP £32

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

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60%

Alvechurch · Worcestershire

Worcester and Birmingham Canal – Alvechurch Stretch

A proper canal stretch around Alvechurch, with fishing near Alvechurch Marina, Scarfield Wharf and bridges 60 to 68. Perch and bream are reported, but rights and permission need checking before you chuck a float in.

3 lakesPerch, Bream

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Alvechurch Marina section	—	Not published acres	Perch, Bream	Pre-book only
Scarfield Wharf section	—	Not published acres	Perch, Bream	Pre-book only
Bridges 60–68 section	—	Not published acres	Perch, Bream	Pre-book only

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65%

Snarestone · Leicestershire

Ashby Canal – Snarestone Stretch

A short, permit-controlled coarse-fishing stretch on the Ashby Canal near Snarestone. It’s a mixed-fish canal with bream, roach, chub and pike, plus a restored northern section and a history of match fishing.

2 lakesBream, Roach, Chub, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Snarestone Stretch	—	Not published acres	Bream, Roach, Chub, Pike	Syndicate · invite only
Restored northern section	—	Not published acres	Bream, Roach, Chub, Pike	Syndicate · invite only

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60%

Sandiacre

Erewash Canal – Sandiacre Stretch

Sandiacre · Derbyshire

Erewash Canal – Sandiacre Stretch

A proper canal stretch running from Sandiacre towards Stanton Gate, with roach, bream, chub, perch and skimmers around Sandy Bottoms. Day-ticket access is reported, but check the current permit details with Nottingham Anglers Association before setting off.

1 lakesRoach, Bream, Chub, Perch

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

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71%

Odiham

Basingstoke Canal – Odiham Stretch

Odiham · Hampshire

Basingstoke Canal – Odiham Stretch

A cracking canal stretch around Odiham, North Warnborough and Greywell, with a healthy self-stocked coarse-fish population and very reasonable permit prices. It is towpath-only, catch-and-release fishing, with a proper close season and a few rules to get your head around.

1 lakesChub, Bream, Carp, Crucian, Perch, Pike, Roach, Rudd

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Basingstoke Canal – Odiham Stretch	—	Not published acres	The canal authority describes the canal as having a healthy self-stocked coarse-fish population.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day permit, age 16–64: £5.00
Concession day permit, including age 65+, Blue Badge and military ID: £3.00
Junior day permit, age 12–15: £3.00
Junior day permit, under 12: Free

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

Full fishery guide

74%

Galgate · Lancashire

Lancaster Canal – Galgate Stretch

PAC Lancaster Canal Fishery covers the Galgate stretch and a much bigger run of canal, with the Glasson Dock branch included too. It’s a proper general coarse venue with pike fishing, advance permits and a handy £5 day ticket.

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

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Galgate Stretch	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Carp, Pike	Pre-book only
Glasson Dock Branch	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Carp, Pike	Pre-book only
PAC Lancaster Canal Fishery	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Carp, Pike	Pre-book only

Tickets

Adult Lancaster Canal coarse membership — 12 months: £20
Senior citizen Lancaster Canal membership — 12 months: £15
Disabled angler Lancaster Canal membership — 12 months: £15
Junior Lancaster Canal membership: Free

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

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52%

Hyde

Peak Forest Canal – Hyde Stretch

Hyde · Greater Manchester

Peak Forest Canal – Hyde Stretch

Peak Forest Canal – Hyde Stretch is a proper urban coarse-fishing canal length near Moorside Place, with towpath access and Waterway Wanderers permit access documented for the wider canal. Expect a simple, feature-led canal session rather than a polished day-ticket fishery.

1 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Peak Forest Canal – Hyde Stretch	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

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71%

Brecon · Powys

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brecon Stretch

A cracking six-mile canal stretch running from Brecon’s Canal Theatre Basin to Bridge 153 at Pencelli. Expect roach, dace, chub and perch, with quieter, roving fishing likely to be the order of the day outside the busiest boating periods.

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

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Brecon Stretch	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Pike, Chub, Bream, Carp, Eel	Pre-book only

Tickets

Adult or senior Brecon Canal Only annual ticket: £20
Adult day ticket: £4.50
Junior day ticket: £3

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

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55%

Bollington · Cheshire

Macclesfield Canal – Bollington Stretch

A towpath-accessible Macclesfield Canal stretch through Bollington, sat on the summit level between Marple and Macclesfield. It looks like a proper canal angling wander, but access, species and fishing arrangements for this exact stretch need checking before you pack the gear.

2 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Macclesfield Canal – Bollington Stretch	—	Not published acres	Carp	Syndicate · invite only
Bollington Canal Section	—	Not published acres	Carp	Syndicate · invite only

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81%

Whittlesey

The Big Fishery

Whittlesey · Cambridgeshire

The Big Fishery

Decoy Lakes is a sizeable 11-lake complex near Whittlesey, with 274 pegs, day tickets and a proper mix of match and pleasure fishing. Beastie Lake is the headline water, with carp to about 21 lb, thousands of F1s and tench to around 3 lb 8 oz.

11 lakesCarp, Tench

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Beastie Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp to about 21 lb, thousands of F1s and tench to about 3 lb 8 oz.	Day ticket · turn up
Lou’s Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Damson Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Oak Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Six Islands	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Horseshoe Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Elm Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Four Islands	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Willows Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Cedar Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Yew Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day ticket: £10
Children’s day ticket: £5

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

Full fishery guide

64%

Linlithgow · West Lothian

Union Canal

Union Canal at Linlithgow is a proper old-school canal venue with coarse fishing potential, including pike, perch, roach, brown trout and leather carp. Permit details, prices and fishing hours aren’t published, so permission needs sorting before you tackle up.

2 lakesCarp, Perch, Roach, Pike, Trout

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Linlithgow section	—	Not published acres	Carp, Perch, Roach, Pike, Trout	Pre-book only
Manse Road Basin	—	Not published acres	Carp, Perch, Roach, Pike, Trout	Pre-book only

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68%

Royal Leamington Spa

Warwick and Napton Canal

Royal Leamington Spa · Warwickshire

Warwick and Napton Canal

Napton Reservoir is a member-only Leamington Angling Association water near Stockton, with a proper reputation for tench and some bigger carp in the mix. It fishes year-round, with sensible rules, a £3 member day charge and a guest option if arranged ahead.

1 lakesTench, Crucian, Bream, Roach, Carp, Perch, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Napton Reservoir	—	Approximately 5 hectares (12.4 acres) acres	The water is renowned for tench fishing; the official fishery page highlights tench, crucian carp, bream, roach and specimen carp.	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Member daily fishing charge: £3
Concession member daily fishing charge: £2
Guest ticket: £7 per day

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

Full fishery guide

67%

Leicester · Leicestershire

Leicester Navigation

A proper River Soar and canal venue around Sileby and Mountsorrel, with barbel, chub, bream, carp and a decent spread of other river species. Day tickets are available, but check the exact section, seasonal access and permit details before setting off.

2 lakesBarbel, Chub, Bream, Carp, Pike, Perch, Roach, Zander

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Below Sileby weir to Waterside Inn, Mountsorrel	—	Not published acres	1860-branded water according to the listing title.	Day ticket · turn up
Waterside Inn, Mountsorrel to A6 bridge	—	Not published acres	1860-branded water according to the listing title.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Peglore day ticket: £5
Club e-day ticket, including administration charge: £6
Annual adult membership: £45
Annual OAP membership: £25

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

Full fishery guide

67%

Birmingham · West Midlands

Birmingham Canal Navigations

A proper urban canal network rather than a single commercial fishery, the BCN gives anglers roughly 100 miles of navigable water across Birmingham and the Black Country. Access, fishing rights and local rules vary by canal section, so checking before setting up is absolutely bob on.

8 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Birmingham & Fazeley Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Birmingham Main Line Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Birmingham Old Main Line Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Daw End Branch Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Dudley No. 1 Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Dudley No. 2 Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Rushall Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Stourbridge Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

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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.

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