Fishing in Croston: waters near you
14 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Croston, plus 45 river stretches across Lancashire. Closest first.
The lowdown on Croston waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Croston, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Twin Lakes Croston (about 1 mile), The Cunneries Fishery (about 3 miles) and Mere Beck Fisheries (about 4 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, trout, barbel, chub, perch, roach, rudd, tench on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? Lancashire has 45 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 Croston, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Croston
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Fisheries near Croston
Croston
Twin Lakes Croston
Twin Lakes Croston
Croston · 2 lakes on site
Twin Lakes Croston is a proper two-lake specimen carp venue, but access is tightly controlled through Southport & District Angling Association membership. The waiting list is currently closed, so this is one for anglers planning well ahead.
Chorley
The Cunneries Fishery
The Cunneries Fishery
Chorley · 4 lakes on site
The Cunneries is a mixed coarse and match fishery near Chorley, with pleasure fishing, open matches and club matches all on the menu. Carp, F1s and a broad coarse-fish mix give it plenty of appeal, though current prices, lake availability and rules need a quick check.
Southport
Mere Beck Fisheries
Mere Beck Fisheries
Southport · 1 lakes on site
Mere Beck is a fly-only trout fishery near Mere Brow, with eight interconnected pools, pre-booked morning and afternoon sessions, and a £20 ticket including one fish. It is not a carp or mixed-coarse venue, and current availability should be checked before travelling.
Wigan
Charity Farm Fisheries
Charity Farm Fisheries
Wigan · 1 lakes on site
Charity Farm Fisheries has four landscaped coarse ponds and around 80 pegs near Wigan, with a cracking mix of species for pleasure anglers and match clubs. Day tickets, accessible fishing positions and on-site toilets make it a handy option for a daytime session.
Parbold
Hall Lane Fishery
Hall Lane Fishery
Parbold · 3 lakes on site
Hall Lane Fishery near Parbold has three canal-style lakes, more than 150 pegs and a proper pleasure-and-match fishing focus. Expect carp alongside a mixed coarse line-up, with weekend match availability worth checking before you load the car.
64%Bannister House Fishery
Tarleton · 1 lakes on site
Bannister House Fishery near Tarleton is a mixed coarse complex described as five lakes with over 200 pegs. There’s a cracking spread of species listed, plus on-site parking and toilets, though current ticket prices and opening arrangements need a quick phone call.
76%Lathom Fisheries
Burscough · 4 lakes on site
Lathom Fisheries in Burscough has four coarse lakes, with match waters, F1s and carp pushing to around 32 lb. Day tickets are available from the bailiff, with fishing generally from dawn until dusk.
61%Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Burscough Stretch
Burscough · 1 lakes on site
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.
Wigan
Wrightington Fisheries
Wrightington Fisheries
Wigan · 4 lakes on site
Wrightington Fisheries is a family-run, four-water coarse venue with pleasure pegs, match fishing and cracking wheelchair access on its two canals. Adult full-day tickets are £8, with Horse Shoe the main shout for pleasure anglers.
71%Lancaster Canal – Preston Stretch
Preston · 2 lakes on site
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.
70%Lancaster Canal
Preston · 2 lakes on site
Proper canal fishing with a cracking mix of coarse fish and pike: PAC's water runs from Preston's southern end to Hatlex Bridge 118 at Hest Bank, with the Glasson Branch included. Sort your ticket before heading down — there's no buying one on the bank.
67%Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Wigan Stretch
Wigan · 1 lakes on site
A proper old-school canal venue under Wigan District Angling Association control, with mixed coarse fishing from Johnson’s Hill Locks to Saracen’s Head. Membership is the main route in, and the stretch offers bream, carp, perch, pike, roach, rudd and tench.
Ormskirk
Rosemary Wood Fisheries
Rosemary Wood Fisheries
Ormskirk · 2 lakes on site
Rosemary Wood Fisheries has two mixed coarse lakes near Ormskirk, with carp prominent and the larger fish tending to come from Moss Lake. Bank-bought day tickets, bookable nights and lakeside parking keep the practical side pretty straightforward.
Kirkham
Whitmore Fisheries
Whitmore Fisheries
Kirkham · 8 lakes on site
Whitmore Fisheries near Kirkham has a proper mix of coarse fishing, from small-carp canals to waters with bigger lumps in the line-up. Day fishing needs no booking, but the noon admission cut-off and detailed bait rules need a look before you load the car.
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
Aspinall Arms / Mitton Beat — River Ribble
River Ribble · Day ticket
A cracking day-ticket beat on the left bank of the River Ribble, close to the Aspinall Arms at Mitton. The Ribble section runs for roughly 2.5 km, with proper game water and a big mix of coarse fish.
Checked 10 Oct 2026
Calder Foot to Jumbles Beat
River Ribble · Members only
Calder Foot to Jumbles is a cracking three-quarter-mile River Ribble beat on the Stonyhurst Estate water, run by Mid Ribble Angling Society. Right-bank fishing runs from the Calder junction pool down to Cross Gills, with plenty of open water, named pools and a cheeky set of falls.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Church Deeps, River Ribble
River Ribble · Day ticket or members
Church Deeps is the bigger of Southport & District Angling Association’s two Ribble sections at Walton-le-Dale. It’s a steep-banked, deep and tidal bit of river, with proper barbel, quality roach, dace and chub in the mix.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
River Ribble — Elston
River Ribble · Members only
Elston is a proper natural coarse-fishing stretch on the River Ribble, running from Red Scar Wood upstream into Alston Wood. It’s jointly run by Wigan District Angling Association and St Helens Angling Association, with barbel, chub, roach and dace on the menu.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Cross Gills Beat
River Ribble · Members only
Cross Gills is a cracking three-quarter-mile beat on the right bank of the Big Ribble near Hurst Green. It’s a proper mixed bit of river, with broken water, a long deep pool and a shallower tail where running fish can tuck away.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Fishwick Bottoms / Fishwick Free Stretch
River Ribble · Free fishing; Environment Agency rod licence required
Fishwick Bottoms is the Ribble Free Stretch near Preston and Walton-le-Dale. It’s a broad, lowland floodplain reach with free fishing, but you’ll still need the appropriate Environment Agency rod licence.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Grindleton and Sawley
River Ribble · Members only
Grindleton and Sawley is Ribblesdale Angling Association water on the River Ribble, with three pools on one bank. It’s mainly a game-fishing venue, with two pools geared to fly fishing and one better suited to spinning and bait.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Grindleton, River Ribble
River Ribble · Members only
A cracking near-four-mile stretch of the Ribble at Grindleton, controlled by Clitheroe Angling Association. It’s mostly double-bank and strictly fly-only, with brown trout, a decent head of grayling, plus salmon and sea trout interest.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Hothersall Beat
River Ribble · Members only
Hothersall is a cracking member-only beat on the Ribble, with just over a mile and a quarter of pools, runs and recognised salmon-taking spots. There’s plenty of variety too, from the big Island Pool to streamier water holding trout and sea trout.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Low Moor / Ribblesdale Pool
River Ribble · Day ticket
Low Moor / Ribblesdale Pool is a proper mixed-species River Ribble stretch on the south bank, immediately behind Ribblesdale Pool in Clitheroe. It’s part of the council’s large fishable stretch through town, with council permits required alongside an Environment Agency rod licence.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Great Mitton (Edisford Hall Syndicate)
River Ribble · Day ticket
Great Mitton runs along the north bank of the Ribble, from Edisford Bridge down towards Edisford Hall. It’s one of the four council-permitted fishing stretches around Clitheroe, with trout, sea trout, salmon, chub, grayling and roach available.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Brockholes and Red Scar Wood (River Ribble)
River Ribble · Members only
A cracking River Ribble stretch around Red Scar Wood, running upstream into Alston Wood at Elston. It’s jointly run by Wigan District Angling Association and St Helens Angling Association, with barbel, chub, roach and dace on the target list.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Paythorne, River Ribble
River Ribble · Members only
Paythorne is a proper rural River Ribble beat near Paythorne Bridge, with BGFA holding the fishing rights. It’s a narrow-to-moderate upland river section and is associated with fly fishing for game species.
Checked 11 Oct 2026
Mitton Beat
River Ribble · Day ticket
Mitton Beat is a cracking, natural stretch around Great Mitton, fishing the River Ribble and River Calder under the Ribble Rivers Trust Angling Passport scheme. It offers both game and coarse fishing, with roughly 2.5 km to explore and a maximum of 12 rods.
Checked 11 Oct 2026