Fishing in Middlewich: waters near you
11 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Middlewich. Closest first.
The lowdown on Middlewich waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Middlewich, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Trent and Mersey Canal – Middlewich Stretch (about 1 mile), Old Hough Coarse Fishery (about 1 mile) and Shropshire Union Canal – Nantwich Stretch (about 8 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, tench, bream, roach, pike, perch, rudd, catfish 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 Middlewich, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Middlewich
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Fisheries near Middlewich
Middlewich
Trent and Mersey Canal – Middlewich Stretch
Trent and Mersey Canal – Middlewich Stretch
Middlewich · 1 lakes on site
A proper mixed-coarse canal run from Kings Lock in Middlewich up to Bridge 147 at Hassall Green. Expect silver-fish sport, carp chances and a bit of towpath-and-boat-traffic reality.
77%Old Hough Coarse Fishery
Middlewich · 8 lakes on site
Old Hough is a proper mixed-coarse and match complex near Middlewich, with 10 pools and over 200 pegs. There’s plenty of choice for a pleasure session, while West Sooty offers advance-booked fishing for carp and catfish.
Nantwich
Shropshire Union Canal – Nantwich Stretch
Shropshire Union Canal – Nantwich Stretch
Nantwich · 2 lakes on site
A cracking Shropshire Union Canal stretch around Nantwich, running from bridges 90 to 93. It mixes narrow canal, wider water and a sizeable basin, with bream, perch and a good spread of everyday canal species on the books.
Congleton
Macclesfield Canal – Congleton Stretch
Macclesfield Canal – Congleton Stretch
Congleton · 1 lakes on site
A compact, club-controlled canal stretch in Buglawton, running between Bridges 68 and 66 with roughly 30 pegs. It’s a proper coarse-fishing bit of water, with perch leading the way and a mixed supporting cast.
Frodsham
Lloyds Meadow Fishery
Lloyds Meadow Fishery
Frodsham · 4 lakes on site
Four lakes, 93 pegs and a proper mixed coarse line-up: Lloyds Meadow offers plenty of choice for a Cheshire day session. Islands give three lakes a clear focal point, but leave the floating baits at home.
71%Shropshire Union Canal
Chester · 1 lakes on site
Proper canal fishing on the Chester stretch of the Shropshire Union, covering bridges 113–120. There’s a cracking mix of coarse fish, reported large carp towards the quieter eastern end, and a £2.50 dawn-to-dusk day ticket.
55%Trent and Mersey Canal – Stoke Reach
Stoke-on-Trent · 1 lakes on site
A members-only stretch of the Trent and Mersey Canal through Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent, controlled by Stoke-on-Trent Angling Society between Bridges 123 and 125. The Senior Canal Only Ticket is £10 for anglers aged 17 or over, with no day tickets available.
Macclesfield
Macclesfield Canal – Macclesfield Stretch
Macclesfield Canal – Macclesfield Stretch
Macclesfield · 1 lakes on site
A proper rural canal stretch running from Bridge 37 to Bridge 61, with roach shoals, mixed coarse fish and the chance of a cheeky double-figure carp. Day tickets are £6 for over-16s and £4 for under-16s.
66%Macclesfield Canal
Macclesfield · 1 lakes on site
Proper canal fishing on Prince Albert Angling Society’s bridges 37–61 stretch, with mixed silvers, plentiful perch and skimmers, plus the odd double-figure carp. Fools Nook at bridge 49 is an access point, not the whole venue.
78%Hampton Springs Fishery
Malpas · 8 lakes on site
Eight spring-fed lakes, mixed coarse fishing and carp to get you thinking about a PB — Hampton Springs has plenty going on. Just pick your water before loading the car: some lakes need booking, and Folly is syndicate-only.
66%Shropshire Union Canal – Chester Stretch
Chester · 1 lakes on site
A club and affiliated-anglers stretch of the Shropshire Union Canal between Bridges 113 and 120, covering the Chester, Christleton and Huxley area. It’s a proper linear canal venue with roach, bream, carp, chub and pike in the mix.