Fishing in Burnley: waters near you
6 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Burnley, plus 10 river stretches across Lancashire. Closest first.
The lowdown on Burnley waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Burnley, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Burnley Stretch (about 1 mile), Leeds and Liverpool Canal (about 1 mile) and Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds Stretch (about 4 miles).
Between them you'll find roach, perch, bream, tench, carp, pike, eel, chub on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? Lancashire has 10 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 Burnley, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Burnley
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Fisheries near Burnley
Burnley
Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Burnley Stretch
Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Burnley Stretch
Burnley · 2 lakes on site
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.
65%Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Burnley · 1 lakes on site
A proper canal option with £4 day tickets, silver-fish fishing and a chance to target predators. Pendle & Burnley District Angling Association controls the stretch from the Anchor Inn at Salterforth to the motorway bridge at Hapton—not just the Burnley Mile.
Leeds
Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds Stretch
Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds Stretch
Leeds · 1 lakes on site
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.
67%Rochdale Canal
Littleborough · 1 lakes on site
Proper canal fishing around Littleborough, with several miles of Todmorden Angling Society water and a cracking mix of species. A £5 day ticket gets you one-rod fishing, but sort it before heading to the towpath.
75%Bradshaw Hall Fisheries
Bolton · 5 lakes on site
Bradshaw Hall gives you pleasure, match and specimen fishing in Bolton, with eleven lakes reported and a proper mix of coarse fish. Lake availability can change around matches, so a quick call before loading the car is well worth it.
Bury
Gigg Lane Fishery
Gigg Lane Fishery
Bury · 2 lakes on site
Gigg Lane Fishery appears to be Waterfarm Fishery, also historically known as Maceys Fishery, near the end of Gigg Lane in Bury. It’s a small private coarse venue with a runs pond for newcomers and a more exclusive specimen pond by invitation.
River stretches in Lancashire
Mitton Beat — River Ribble from Mitton Bridge to Calder Foot
River Ribble · Day ticket
Mitton Beat is a cracking natural Ribble and Calder ticket stretch, running from Mitton Bridge down towards Calder Foot. You get roughly 1.5 miles on the Ribble, plus fishing on the adjacent Calder, with proper game and coarse-water appeal.
Checked 8 Oct 2026
Edisford Bridge to Siddows Hall, River Ribble
River Ribble · Day ticket
A proper rural Ribble stretch running south of Edisford Bridge downstream towards Siddows Hall, close to Clitheroe and the Ribble Way. It’s a natural, unpegged day-ticket water with disabled access and any-method fishing in daylight.
Checked 8 Oct 2026
Low Moor to West Bradford, River Ribble
River Ribble · Members only, with limited guest access
A proper Ribble fly-fishing beat running for roughly three miles from Low Moor upstream to West Bradford, near Clitheroe. It takes in the famous Waddow Weir pool, with two big holding pools for migratory fish and a bit of salmon history.
Checked 8 Oct 2026
Ribchester Village Front Stretch — River Ribble
River Ribble · Day ticket
The Village Front Stretch is a cracking little day-ticket reach on the Ribble beside Ribchester village. You get roughly 400 yards of single-bank fishing, running from the concrete “tush” at the top of the allotments down to the rocks before the farm.
Checked 8 Oct 2026
Ribbleside Farm length, River Ribble
River Ribble · Day ticket
A proper lowland, tidal Ribble stretch at Ribbleside Farm, near Walton-le-Dale and Cuerdale. Farm-bank access, mixed coarse fishing and a cheeky bit of tide to keep you on your toes.
Checked 8 Oct 2026
River Ribble — Hurst Green
River Ribble · Members only
A cracking 1.5-mile members-only beat on the Ribble near Hurst Green, with long riffles, proper pools and a good mix of game and coarse water. Sale Wheel is the headline pool, while the lower end is noted for barbel.
Checked 8 Oct 2026
Grindleton pools — River Ribble
River Ribble · Members only
Grindleton Pools is scenic, natural Ribble water run by Ribblesdale Angling Association. It’s mainly a club-members job, with three pools offering a cracking mix of fly fishing, spinning and bait work.
Checked 8 Oct 2026
Brungerley Park stretch — River Ribble, Clitheroe
River Ribble · Day ticket
Brungerley Park is a council-run River Ribble stretch on the south bank, just outside Clitheroe. It’s a scenic parkland bit of water with disabled access, easy parking and day permits available locally.
Checked 8 Oct 2026
Hothersall Beat — River Ribble
River Ribble · Members only
Hothersall Beat is a members-only River Ribble stretch at Hothersall Hall Farm, near Hothersall in Lancashire. It’s one of Mid Ribble Angling Society’s named beats, with access controlled by the society and landowners.
Checked 8 Oct 2026
North bank of the River Ribble from Edisford Bridge towards Edisford Hall
River Ribble · Day ticket
A proper natural Ribble stretch on the north bank, starting at Edisford Bridge and running downstream towards Edisford Hall. It’s one of Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Clitheroe permit beats, with easy parking and daylight-only fishing.
Checked 8 Oct 2026