Fishing in Leicester: waters near you
16 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Leicester. Closest first.
The lowdown on Leicester waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Leicester, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Leicester Navigation (about 1 mile), Frisby Lakes Fishery (about 7 miles) and Thornton Reservoir (about 8 miles).
Between them you'll find barbel, chub, bream, carp, pike, perch, roach, zander 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 Leicester, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Leicester
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Fisheries near Leicester
67%Leicester Navigation
Leicester · 2 lakes on site
A proper River Soar and canal venue around Sileby and Mountsorrel, with barbel, chub, bream, carp and a decent spread of other river species. Day tickets are available, but check the exact section, seasonal access and permit details before setting off.
80%Frisby Lakes Fishery
Frisby on the Wreake · 4 lakes on site
Frisby Lakes Fishery is a cracking 48-acre gravel pit near Melton Mowbray, with up to 50 swims and carp over 32 lb. There’s a proper mix of carp and coarse sport, plus handy facilities and flexible ticket options — though booking and the members-only setup outside the day-ticket season need watching.
35%Thornton Reservoir
Markfield · 1 lakes on site
Thornton is a 76-acre reservoir near Markfield with a proper fly-fishing history, but the village website lists the fishery as closed and a return to fishing isn't confirmed. Public walks, free parking and the coffee kiosk are a separate matter — don't mistake visitor access for permission to wet a line.
79%Eye Kettleby Lakes
Melton Mowbray · 8 lakes on site
Eye Kettleby Lakes near Melton Mowbray gives you eight lakes spanning specimen carp, mixed coarse fishing and a private residents’ water. There’s plenty of choice, but day visitors aged 16+ need membership as well as a fishing ticket.
Medbourne
Glebe Fishery
Glebe Fishery
Medbourne · 2 lakes on site
The Glebe is a proper coarse-fishing venue at Peckleton Common, near Peckleton and Earl Shilton, with nine lakes or pools across roughly 36 acres. It’s mainly members-only, with guest day tickets available for £10 per day.
Kirkby Mallory
Mallory Park Fishery
Mallory Park Fishery
Kirkby Mallory · 1 lakes on site
Mallory Park Fisheries offers members-only carp and mixed coarse fishing around the race circuit near Kirkby Mallory and at The Glebe, Peckleton. There’s a decent spread of species, but get access sorted first — this isn’t a walk-in day-ticket venue.
Shardlow
Trent and Mersey Canal – Shardlow Stretch
Trent and Mersey Canal – Shardlow Stretch
Shardlow · 4 lakes on site
A proper stretch of canal water controlled by Pride of Derby Angling Association, running from the Trent and Mersey confluence near Shardlow west towards Stretton. Shardlow itself is described as one of the best areas, with productive lock sections, boatyards and far-bank tree cover.
65%River Trent
Beeston · 1 lakes on site
A members-only Nottingham Anglers Association stretch downstream of Beeston Weir. It is fast and shallow, with chub and barbel below the weir, then roach and dace further downstream, plus pike in the weir pool.
70%Beeston Canal
Beeston · 1 lakes on site
Beeston Canal is a proper club-controlled canal stretch running from Beeston Lock to Lenton, with more than 150 pegs and a handy mix of canal and river fish. Roach and bream are the main targets, with large chub, perch and the occasional carp adding a bit of spice.
77%Derby Canal
Derby · 5 lakes on site
A proper 12-mile stretch of the Trent and Mersey Canal, run by Pride of Derby Angling Association. It’s membership-only water with roach, perch, gudgeon, chub, bream and some cracking carp below Swarkstone Locks.
69%Nottingham and Beeston Canal
Nottingham · 1 lakes on site
Nottingham and Beeston Canal is a proper urban canal venue west of Nottingham, with roughly five miles of club-managed water, more than 150 pegs and a useful mix of canal and Trent species. Roach and bream lead the way, with chub, perch and the occasional carp adding a bit of spice.
71%Ashby Canal
Hinckley · 1 lakes on site
A proper rural canal stretch from Coton Bridge 40 to Carlton Bridge 44, managed by Ashby Angling Club. It offers mixed coarse and predator fishing, but you’ll need a named club ticket — there are no day tickets or guest tickets.
78%Friezeland Pools
Bewdley · 5 lakes on site
Friezeland Pools is a five-pool carp fishery near Market Bosworth, with day tickets, booked night fishing and match options. Handy facilities, plenty of pegs and a proper carp-heavy feel, though check the postcode carefully if you’re travelling from Bewdley.
67%Nottingham Canal
Nottingham · 1 lakes on site
Nottingham Canal is a proper urban canal venue running from Nottingham through to Beeston, with River Trent connections at both ends. It offers river-style fishing for a broad mix of species, with access through Nottingham Federation membership.
72%Holme Pierrepont Country Park
Nottingham · 2 lakes on site
Hackett Lakes beside Holme Pierrepont Country Park offers two purpose-built coarse lakes, with carp the main target and day tickets from £10. There’s a match-friendly smaller lake, a bigger second lake, and pre-booked night fishing.
72%Holly Farm Fishery
Lutterworth · 3 lakes on site
Holly Farm has three coarse lakes near Lutterworth, with canal-style pole fishing on Gils, island water on Trotters and a smaller option in Moby. Published day tickets start at £8, but give Paul or Julie a bell to confirm prices and opening hours before loading the car.