Fishing in Brownhills: waters near you
13 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Brownhills, plus 12 river stretches across Staffordshire. Closest first.
The lowdown on Brownhills waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Brownhills, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Coppice Lane Pools (about 1 mile), Coppice Lane Fishery (about 1 mile) and Wyrley and Essington Canal (about 6 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, barbel, crucian, tench, bream, roach, perch, rudd on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? Staffordshire has 12 checked river stretches with who holds the rights, how to get a ticket or club book, and live river levels. Rivers fish to their own rhythm, so check the level before you set off.
Rules, prices and access can change, so always give the fishery or club a quick shout before you go. Need bait or a hand picking rigs? Find tackle shops near Brownhills, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Brownhills
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Fisheries near Brownhills
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Coppice Lane Pools
Coppice Lane Pools
Brownhills · 7 lakes on site
Seven spring-fed pools give Coppice Lane plenty of choice, from mixed-coarse pleasure fishing and club matches to booked specimen sessions on Coppice Mill. Just get the payment arrangements straight: cash for pleasure fishing, advance online booking for the Mill.
Coventry
Coppice Lane Fishery
Coppice Lane Fishery
Coventry · 7 lakes on site
Coppice Lane Fishery, officially Coppice Lane Pools, is an 18-acre complex near Hammerwich with seven spring-fed pools, 145 pegs and a cracking mix of pleasure, match and specimen carp fishing.
63%Wyrley and Essington Canal
Bloxwich · 1 lakes on site
Sneyd Pool is a small, stocked coarse-fishing water north of Bloxwich, linked with the Wyrley and Essington Canal feeder system. Day permits are listed through Swan Angling Club, with bream, carp, perch, roach and tench reported.
60%Walsall Canal
Walsall · 1 lakes on site
A roughly seven-mile canal venue running from Walsall Town Wharf to Ryder's Green Junction, with fishing available on designated stretches where the right club or rights holder allows it. The old Victoria Mews section is the clearest named stretch, with a decent mix of canal species and some handy features to fish to.
74%Trent and Mersey Canal – Rugeley Stretch
Rugeley · 2 lakes on site
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.
53%Birmingham and Fazeley Canal
Tamworth · 1 lakes on site
A proper canal venue around Dog Lane, Amington, with fishing forming part of the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal’s recreational use. Expect towpath-style canal angling rather than a bookable commercial fishery, and check local permit and signage details before setting up.
66%Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal
Penkridge · 8 lakes on site
Proper canal fishing without a hefty ticket: Wolverhampton Angling Association’s Penkridge stretch runs from Otherton Lock to Acton Trussell Bridge, with one-day permits at £2.50. There are eight named sections to get your bearings, plus a mixed species list that includes roach, perch, bream, chub and carp.
73%Cuttle Mill Fishery
Sutton Coldfield · 2 lakes on site
Two spring-fed pools near Sutton Coldfield, with carp to 35lb advertised on Mill Pool and cheaper day tickets on Long Pool. Small angler limits, online booking and an overnight option make this a cracking one to weigh up for a carp session.
71%Blithfield Reservoir
Rugeley · 2 lakes on site
Blithfield is a proper big-water trout venue near Abbots Bromley, with bank fishing, powered boats and two connected lake sections. Blithfield Anglers confirms it will remain open until its announced closure on 30 November 2026.
Kingsbury
Kingsbury Water Park Fishery
Kingsbury Water Park Fishery
Kingsbury · 7 lakes on site
Kingsbury packs 12 fishing lakes and over 125 acres of water into a 620-acre country park, with proper carp potential and plenty for mixed-coarse anglers. Parking comes with your fishing ticket, but pick your water carefully: Pine has its own tariff, while Canal and Broomey Croft aren't on ordinary day tickets.
59%Birmingham Canal Main Line
Birmingham · 2 lakes on site
A proper urban canal stretch running from Gas Street Basin to Aldersley Junction near Wolverhampton. The Birmingham Canal Main Line offers a long, varied bit of water, but access and fishing rights change along the route, so getting the right permit is the big one.
66%Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Wolverhampton Stretch
Wolverhampton · 6 lakes on site
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.
62%Trent and Mersey Canal – Burton Stretch
Burton upon Trent · 1 lakes on site
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.
River stretches in Staffordshire
River Trent – Broadholme, Burton upon Trent
River Trent · Members only
Broadholme is Coors Angling Club’s island stretch of the Trent at Burton upon Trent, with 26 listed pegs spread around both sides. Bridge buttresses, a proper deep hole and tree-lined pegs give you plenty to weigh up before settling into a swim.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Trent – Handsacre
River Trent · Members only
BAA’s Handsacre stretch is a shallow upper-Trent fishery, with 25 pegs along 700 yards upstream of the new road bridge. Winter roach are the headline act here, while heavy summer weed can make things a proper faff.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Trent – Andressey, Burton upon Trent
River Trent · Club membership — committee approval required
Coors Angling Club’s Andressey stretch has 20 marked pegs and a proper change in depth, from 5–6 feet at pegs 1–5 to around 16 feet beside the willow at peg 6. There’s float fishing in the upper swims, plus a flat tarmac approach that suits a fishing trolley.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Trent – Enson to Weston, Staffordshire
River Trent · Members only
A proper sweep of Staffordshire Trent: roughly three miles between Enson and Weston, run by Saracens Head Angling Group. Deep bends, long pools and faster runs give it plenty of character, with high banks needing a bit of care.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Trent – Baileys Meadow, Burton upon Trent
River Trent · Members only
Baileys Meadow is Coors Angling Club’s members-only stretch of the Trent at Burton upon Trent. There’s a proper mix here: deeper water, summer lilies and fast, shallow chub and barbel swims.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Trent – Municipal, Burton upon Trent
River Trent · Members only
Coors Angling Club’s Municipal stretch in Burton upon Trent has 23 swims, with seasonal weed growth affecting availability. There’s a proper mix of features here: a deeper inside channel at peg 1, an old weir and backwaters at peg 6, and barbel noted at peg 9.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Trent – Sherratts, Burton upon Trent
River Trent · Members only
Sherratts is Coors Angling Club’s stretch of the Trent at Burton upon Trent, with roughly 33 pegs and a proper mix of named river species. There’s fast, shallow water at the upstream end, a noted bream section and trolley-friendly access.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Trent – Watersmeet, Burton upon Trent
River Trent · Club membership; applications need approval
Watersmeet is Coors Angling Club’s stretch of the Trent at Burton upon Trent, with plenty of undefined swims and a slower bit opposite an island. The pipe-bridge swim gets a proper mention for large chub — just watch those higher banks.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Trent – Great Haywood, Essex Bridge to above Hoo Mill Weir
River Trent · Club membership — confirm river access
A proper long bit of Trent at Great Haywood: approximately two miles upstream from Essex Bridge to 500 yards above Hoo Mill Weir. It’s run by Bibby’s / Stone District Angling Club, with stick-float fishing and stronger leger tackle for barbel on the club’s Trent menu.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Trent – Wolseley Bridge, Staffordshire
River Trent · Members only
Wolseley Bridge is a cracking mixed-character bit of the Staffordshire Trent, controlled by Wishing Well Anglers Association. Around 1,000 metres of single-bank fishing takes in fast shallows, gentle glides and deep holes, with chub and barbel among the named fish.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Trent – Kings Bromley
River Trent · Members only
Kings Bromley gives Burslem Izaak Walton Angling Society members roughly 1.5 miles of Staffordshire Trent, with deep runs and shallow glides to get stuck into. It’s members only, and membership is full for 2026.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Trent – Silver Way, Burton upon Trent
River Trent · Club membership; applications subject to approval
Silver Way is Coors Angling Club’s brewery-excavated cutting off the Trent at Burton upon Trent. It’s a proper change from a pegged match stretch, with deep water at Bream Corner, lily-covered shallows and a stalking approach.
Checked 5 Oct 2026