Fishing in Royal Leamington Spa: waters near you
15 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Royal Leamington Spa, plus 12 river stretches across Warwickshire. Closest first.
The lowdown on Royal Leamington Spa waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Royal Leamington Spa, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Warwick and Napton Canal (about 1 mile), Draycote Water (about 4 miles) and Bishops Bowl Fishery (about 5 miles).
Between them you'll find tench, crucian, bream, roach, carp, perch, pike, trout on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? Warwickshire has 12 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 Royal Leamington Spa, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Royal Leamington Spa
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Fisheries near Royal Leamington Spa
Royal Leamington Spa
Warwick and Napton Canal
Warwick and Napton Canal
Royal Leamington Spa · 1 lakes on site
Napton Reservoir is a member-only Leamington Angling Association water near Stockton, with a proper reputation for tench and some bigger carp in the mix. It fishes year-round, with sensible rules, a £3 member day charge and a guest option if arranged ahead.
77%Draycote Water
Rugby · 1 lakes on site
Draycote Water is a proper big-water venue near Rugby, with roughly 590 acres for bank and boat fly fishing. There’s boat-only predator fishing too, but the dates and permitted methods need a careful look before you book.
79%Bishops Bowl Fishery
Southam · 8 lakes on site
Bishops Bowl is a cracking quarry fishery near Southam, with specimen carp, mixed coarse and match waters across an attractive 90-acre site. There’s a proper spread of options, from runs-water fishing to carp sessions and shorter match-style trips.
73%Drayton Reservoir
Daventry · 1 lakes on site
Drayton is a 25-acre carp reservoir at Daventry, with advertised average carp of 14–18lb and two-rod day tickets. Day anglers fish the dam wall, while the Point and Boards are bookable night-only areas.
77%Drayton Reservoir Fishery
Market Drayton · 1 lakes on site
Drayton Reservoir is a proper 25-acre mixed coarse and specimen-carp venue near Daventry, Northamptonshire — not Market Drayton, Staffordshire. Big carp, plenty of silverfish and winter pike give it decent variety.
73%Boddington Reservoir
Southam · 1 lakes on site
Boddington is a proper big-water option: 65 acres of reservoir with match, pleasure and carp fishing, plus abundant roach and perch. Carp average approximately 12lb, while pike fishing adds a seasonal draw.
63%Oxford Canal – Napton to Rugby
Rugby · 1 lakes on site
A cracking 30-mile canal run from Napton to Rugby, with rural banks, Braunston, Hillmorton Locks and plenty of changing water to explore. Fishing is permit-controlled, so sort the paperwork before dropping a bait in.
63%Oxford Canal – Rugby Stretch
Rugby · 1 lakes on site
Oxford Canal – Rugby Stretch is a proper towpath-access canal venue near Rugby, with roach, perch, pike, zander and other coarse fish in the wider system. You’ll need both an Environment Agency rod licence and the right fishery permit.
77%Clattercote Reservoir
Banbury · 1 lakes on site
Clattercote is a proper mixed coarse reservoir near Banbury: 21 acres, jetty-style pegs and carp claimed to top 30lb. Day-ticket fishing, overnight sessions and organised matches are all catered for, with a portable loo keeping the facilities simple.
74%Tunnel Barn Farm
Shrewley · 4 lakes on site
A big, long-running Warwickshire match-and-pleasure complex with 9 named pools, 300+ pegs and 2½ miles of the Grand Union Canal, open 7 days a week year-round.
72%Oxford Canal – Banbury Stretch
Banbury · 5 lakes on site
A proper canal venue through central Banbury, running from Hardwick Lock to Nell Bridge and covering the Alcan, Hospital, Bankside, Twyford and Kings Sutton areas. It is set up for both match and pleasure fishing, with a broad mix of canal species and BDAA permit control.
66%Oxford Canal
Banbury · 6 lakes on site
Proper canal fishing through Banbury, with a broad mix of coarse fish and £5 day access for non-members. BDAA controls the fishing, and Central Banbury covers Hardwick Lock to Nell Bridge.
70%Ravensthorpe Reservoir
Northampton · 1 lakes on site
Ravensthorpe is a proper big-water carp prospect: a 114-acre Victorian reservoir with advertised carp exceeding 40 lb. It’s syndicate fishing rather than a cheeky day ticket, with year-round bank fishing and 24-hour access for members.
Coventry
Coventry Canal – Coventry Stretch
Coventry Canal – Coventry Stretch
Coventry · 2 lakes on site
A proper canal stretch with around 14 miles of Tusses-controlled water, running from Leicester Row Bridge No. 1 to Glebe Farm Bridge No. 34. Expect a broad mix of canal species, with bream, skimmers, roach, perch, pike, zander, chub and tench all reported.
Coventry
Oxford Canal – Coventry Stretch
Oxford Canal – Coventry Stretch
Coventry · 1 lakes on site
A proper long canal venue running for roughly 18 miles from Hawkesbury Junction to Bridge 69 at Hillmorton Locks. Tusses Angling Club controls the fishing, with silverfish and coarse fish plus perch, pike, zander and chub on the list.
River stretches in Warwickshire
Recreation Ground, Lido & Lucy's Mill, Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire Avon · Day ticket or members
A handy urban Warwickshire Avon fishery in the heart of Stratford, taking in the Lido, Recreation Ground and Lucy's Mill. Members fish it without an extra charge, while non-members can grab a £3.00 day ticket in advance.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Wick Grange
Warwickshire Avon · Members only or accompanied guests
Wick Grange is a cracking 750-metre stretch of the Warwickshire Avon at Wick, just upstream of Pershore. It’s got 30 pegs, a big 22-foot hole and plenty of options, from stick-float work to proper predator fishing.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Little Luddington Farm
Warwickshire Avon · Day ticket or members
Little Luddington Farm is a peaceful Warwickshire Avon meadow stretch with roughly 17 platform swims. It’s a deeper, slower bit of river, with big bream shoals upstream and through the middle, plus roach, silver fish and predator possibilities.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Abbots Salford River
Warwickshire Avon · Members only
Abbots Salford is a proper Warwickshire Avon stretch run by Astwood Bank Angling Club, with 72 pegs and a cracking mix of specimen and pleasure fishing. Reeds, lilies and overhanging trees give the river plenty of cover, with barbel over 10 lb the headline fish.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
River Avon at Wasperton
Warwickshire Avon · Members only
Wasperton is an extensive, picturesque Warwickshire Avon stretch run by Royal Leamington Spa Angling Association. The club says it’s returning to its best, with plenty of fresh fish stocked after the 2023 fish deaths.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Fladbury Left Bank Fishery, River Avon
Warwickshire Avon · Members only
A cracking left-bank stretch below Fladbury Weir, run by Girling Angling Society since 1956. It’s got 35 described pegs, varied water and a proper reputation for big barbel.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Saxon Mill Fishery, River Avon, Guy's Cliffe
Warwickshire Avon · Syndicate members only
Saxon Mill Fishery is a cracking two-mile syndicate stretch on the Warwickshire Avon at Guy’s Cliffe, right in the rural heart of Warwick. There’s a mixed-species area with more than 40 pegs, plus a tucked-away eight-peg section aimed at pike, carp and barbel.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
River Avon below Severn Meadows Bridge, Stratford Racecourse (Pegs 1–51)
Warwickshire Avon · Members only
A cracking members’ stretch of the Warwickshire Avon below Severn Meadows Bridge, running alongside the Stratford Racecourse area. There are 51 pegs, and access is through Shipston Angling Club, ADDAC or Stratford-upon-Avon Angling Association.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Cress Hill, Welford-on-Avon
Warwickshire Avon · Day ticket or club members
Cress Hill is a cracking little Avon fishery south of Barton Road in Welford-on-Avon, run by the newly formed Welford-on-Avon Angling Club. Four new fishing stations and a safe riverbank path are being put in, with day tickets and annual membership available.
Species not listed by the club.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Seven Meadows, Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire Avon · Day ticket or club members
Seven Meadows is a famous town-centre Warwickshire Avon stretch, running for about 1.5 miles from below Lucy’s Mill footbridge and Seven Meadows Road bridge down to the old Stannells railway bridge. It’s shared with Shipston Angling Club and A.D.D.A.C., with a cracking mix of shallow gravel, weir pools and deeper runs.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Bidford Left Bank & Marlcliff
Warwickshire Avon · Club members only
A cracking, accessible Warwickshire Avon stretch covering Bidford left bank and Marlcliff, including the weir area. It’s BAA water, with depths from roughly 3 to 10 feet and a proper mix of named coarse fish.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Myton Road, Warwickshire Avon
Warwickshire Avon · Members only
A broad, steady Warwickshire Avon stretch upstream of Warwick Castle, with a big head of fish and plenty of options. It’s club members only, with proper bream, roach and carp sport on offer.
Checked 6 Oct 2026