Fishing in Dudley: waters near you

19 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Dudley. Closest first.

The lowdown on Dudley waters

Right then — if you're after a bite near Dudley, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Dudley No. 1 Canal (about 1 mile), Stourbridge Canal (about 3 miles) and Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Stourton Stretch (about 4 miles).

Between them you'll find carp, roach, perch, bream, chub, tench, crucian, rudd on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.

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 Dudley, or brush up with a free fishing course.

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Fisheries near Dudley

A view of Dudley No. 1 Canal71%

Dudley No. 1 Canal

Dudley · 3 lakes on site

Dudley No. 1 Canal is a long, varied Birmingham Canal Navigations waterway running for roughly 4.6 miles from Tipton Junction to Delph Junction. It offers a proper mix of canal species, with the Merry Hill Waterfront section noted for specimen carp, but fishing rights must be checked peg by peg.

Merry Hill WaterfrontWoodside Angling Association waterHanKat Angling Society water
A view of Stourbridge Canal80%

Stourbridge Canal

Stourbridge · 2 lakes on site

Bells Mill Fishery sits beside the Stourbridge Canal and River Stour near Stourbridge, with a 2.5-acre specimen carp pool and a 1-acre match/pleasure pool. Properly equipped, tightly managed and handy for both overnight carp anglers and match-style fishing.

Specimen carp poolMatch/pleasure pool
A view of Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Stourton Stretch59%

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Stourton Stretch

Stourton · 1 lakes on site

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.

Stourton Stretch — Bridge 33 to Bridge 42
A view of Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Wolverhampton Stretch66%

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.

Otherton Marina towards the A5 near GaileyFour AshesPendefordPenkridgeBrewoodWombourne
A view of Walsall Canal60%

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.

Victoria Mews stretch — Midland Road to Willenhall Road
A view of Birmingham Canal Main Line59%

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.

New Main LineOld Main Line
A view of Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Kidderminster Stretch57%

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Kidderminster Stretch

Kidderminster · 1 lakes on site

A proper urban canal stretch running from Bridge 4 at Stourport-on-Severn to Bridge 19 at Kidderminster, including the Kidderminster town-centre section. It’s a permit-controlled coarse fishery with towpath access, but you’ll need to check the controlling club before setting off.

Staffordshire Worcestershire Canal 1 – Bridge 4 Stourport-on-Severn to Bridge 19 Kidderminster
A view of Birmingham Canal Navigations67%

Birmingham Canal Navigations

Birmingham · 8 lakes on site

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.

Birmingham & Fazeley CanalBirmingham Main Line CanalBirmingham Old Main Line CanalDaw End Branch CanalDudley No. 1 CanalDudley No. 2 CanalRushall CanalStourbridge Canal
78%

Patshull Park Fishery

Pattingham · 2 lakes on site

Patshull Park is a proper old-school estate fishery, with a huge 75-acre lake, mixed coarse fishing, seasonal trout and pike, plus a separate carp syndicate pool. Day-ticket coarse fishing runs year-round, while carp fishing is syndicate-only.

Great LakeChurch Pool
A view of Wyrley and Essington Canal63%

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.

Sneyd Pool
A view of Worcester and Birmingham Canal – Alvechurch Stretch60%

Worcester and Birmingham Canal – Alvechurch Stretch

Alvechurch · 3 lakes on site

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.

Alvechurch Marina sectionScarfield Wharf sectionBridges 60–68 section
79%

River Severn

Bewdley · 3 lakes on site

A cracking KDAA stretch of the River Severn around Bewdley, with three sections covering fast water, steadier runs and deeper river swims. Day tickets give access to most of Dowles and all of Winterdyne, while Hawkbatch is members only.

HawkbatchDowlesWinterdyne
A view of Moorlands Farm Fisheries79%

Moorlands Farm Fisheries

Hartlebury · 6 lakes on site

Moorlands Farm Fisheries is a big, busy six-lake complex near Hartlebury, with day-ticket pleasure fishing, match waters, loads of pegs and a cracking mix of carp, F1s and silverfish.

MeadowIslandBankMiddleMoorsHigh Meadow
72%

Moorlands Farm Fishery

Kidderminster · 6 lakes on site

Six coarse and match lakes on a 16-acre site, with everything from F1-focused canal fishing to Meadow's bigger carp. Moorlands Farm offers plenty of choice, but get the current ticket price and lake availability confirmed before loading the car.

MeadowIslandBankMiddleMoorsHigh Meadow
52%

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Stourport Stretch

Stourport-on-Severn · 1 lakes on site

A proper canal stretch around Stourport-on-Severn, running down towards the River Severn and Stourport Basins. Access, fishing rights, prices and species details need checking before you pack the tackle bag.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Stourport Stretch
73%

Larford Lakes

Stourport-on-Severn · 3 lakes on site

Three lakes and a stretch of River Severn fishing give Larford proper variety, from mixed coarse sessions to carp-focused trips. There’s a clubhouse and café too, but check current tickets, opening hours and Arena’s method rules before loading the car.

Match LakeSpecimen LakeArena Lake
A view of Boldings Pools77%

Boldings Pools

Bridgnorth · 8 lakes on site

Boldings Pools near Bridgnorth is a sprawling mixed-coarse venue with plenty of choice for pleasure and match anglers. There’s a café, free entrance parking and adult day fishing at £10 — just check the opening-time clash and get the bait rules bob on before heading over.

AcornAshBeechDeepdaleHawthornsLarchSycamoreStock
A view of Earlswood Lakes80%

Earlswood Lakes

Earlswood · 3 lakes on site

Earlswood Lakes is a cracking three-reservoir complex near Earlswood, with day-ticket fishing on Engine and Windmill Pools and more restricted access to Terry’s Pool. There’s proper variety here, from match-style bags to bigger, more natural-water fish.

Engine PoolWindmill PoolTerry’s Pool
76%

Woodland View Fishery

Droitwich Spa · 8 lakes on site

Woodland View packs ten coarse-fishing pools into its Hadley venue near Droitwich, with pleasure tickets, club bookings and open matches. High Pool brings carp to 25lb into the mix, while Woodlands is the beginner-friendly shout.

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