Fishing in Clitheroe: waters near you
5 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Clitheroe, plus 10 river stretches across Lancashire. Closest first.
The lowdown on Clitheroe waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Clitheroe, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Stocks Reservoir (about 1 mile), Wyreside Lakes Fishery (about 13 miles) and Wyreside Lakes (about 13 miles).
Between them you'll find trout, perch, carp, pike, catfish, tench, bream, roach 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 Clitheroe, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Clitheroe
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Fisheries near Clitheroe
Clitheroe
Stocks Reservoir
Stocks Reservoir
Clitheroe · 1 lakes on site
Stocks Reservoir is a proper big-water fly venue near Slaidburn, with approximately 350 acres and trout as the main quarry. Current PAAS arrangements are bank-only, catch-and-release, with a non-member season ticket available.
Galgate
Wyreside Lakes Fishery
Wyreside Lakes Fishery
Galgate · 6 lakes on site
Wyreside Lakes is a big Lancashire complex near Galgate, with six lakes covering carp, mixed coarse fish, pike and catfish. There’s proper choice here, from runs-water action on River Lake to chunky carp and catfish on the larger day-ticket waters.
Lancaster
Wyreside Lakes
Wyreside Lakes
Lancaster · 6 lakes on site
Wyreside Lakes near Lancaster has six waters across a family-run estate, with bookable carp fishing, membership lakes and a first-come-first-served mixed-coarse lake. Add seasonal pike tickets, a separate campsite and proper session facilities, and there’s plenty to get your teeth into.
74%Lancaster Canal – Galgate Stretch
Galgate · 3 lakes on site
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.
73%Lancaster Canal – Lancaster Stretch
Lancaster · 3 lakes on site
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.
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