Fishing in Shrewsbury: waters near you
7 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Shrewsbury, plus 12 river stretches across Shropshire. Closest first.
The lowdown on Shrewsbury waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Shrewsbury, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Merrington Carp Fishery (about 1 mile), Llangollen Canal (about 9 miles) and Llangollen Canal – Ellesmere Stretch (about 9 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, roach, perch, bream, tench, pike, barbel, crucian on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? Shropshire 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 Shrewsbury, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Shrewsbury
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Fisheries near Shrewsbury
75%Merrington Carp Fishery
Shrewsbury · 3 lakes on site
Merrington Carp Fishery is a family-run private carp venue near Shrewsbury, with three purpose-built lakes aimed squarely at anglers after proper lumps. Main Lake and Hayes Lake offer 25–26lb average carp, while Merlin Lake is a smaller, three-swim water with fish to 34lb.
60%Llangollen Canal
Ellesmere · 3 lakes on site
Proper canal fishing around Ellesmere, with Waterway Wanderers covering specific lengths rather than the whole waterway. Get your permit sorted before heading out, and keep those bridge boundaries handy.
67%Llangollen Canal – Ellesmere Stretch
Ellesmere · 2 lakes on site
A proper towpath canal venue around Ellesmere, with roughly 3.5 miles of Waterway Wanderers fishing on the Ellesmere Arm. Expect classic canal fare — roach, perch, bream, tench, occasional carp and pike — with a permit needed before you wet a line.
Oswestry
Weston Pools Fishery
Weston Pools Fishery
Oswestry · 6 lakes on site
Weston Pools near Oswestry offers six named coarse waters, a proper mixed bag of species and plenty of scope for pleasure or match fishing. Adult day tickets are £12 for two rods, with Clay Pit sitting a mile away from the main complex.
60%Llangollen Canal – Whitchurch Stretch
Whitchurch · 1 lakes on site
A long, club-controlled canal stretch running from Bridge 25 at Quoisley through Norbury and Grindley Brook to Bridge 32 at Whitchurch. It offers a proper mix of canal species, with quieter boat-traffic periods regarded as the best bet.
70%Shropshire Union Canal – Whitchurch Stretch
Whitchurch · 3 lakes on site
A proper nine-mile canal run from Bridge 25 at Quoisley to Bridge 33 beyond Whitchurch, with roach, bream, perch, tench, pike and reported common carp in the mix. It’s a towpath-only, day-ticket venue with dawn-to-dusk fishing and no night sessions.
65%Howle Pool Fisheries
Newport · 1 lakes on site
Howle Pool is a 3.5-acre, spring-fed carp water near Newport, with nine woodchipped pegs and advertised commons and mirrors to 23 lb. Book online for a day or a 24-hour session, but check the checkout price and finish time because the website has a couple of conflicting figures.
River stretches in Shropshire
River Severn — Hampton Loade Left Bank
River Severn · Members only
Hampton Loade gives BAA members over three miles of continuous left-bank fishing on the Shropshire Severn. Barbel and chub are the main draw, with swimfeeder and ledger tactics getting the holder’s nod.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Severn — Attingham Estate, Atcham
River Severn · Day or season ticket
Fancy a coarse-fishing session on the Severn? National Trust’s Attingham Estate at Atcham offers day and season tickets, with bream, perch and chub named for the water.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Severn — Ironbridge
River Severn · Day ticket
A cracking bit of variety on the Shropshire Severn: Dawley Angling Society’s Ironbridge stretch runs for approximately 1.5 miles of right-bank fishing. There’s deep, slow water in The Woods, platforms in The Gardens and rocky, shallow rapids downstream.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Severn — Sydney Avenue, Shrewsbury
River Severn · Day or annual permit
Sydney Avenue is a cracking-looking mix of shallow gravel glides, weedy slack water and weir-pool features on the Severn at Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury Town Fisheries runs this council-owned water, with online day and annual permits available to the public.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Severn — Lego Blocks, Buildwas
River Severn · Day ticket or members
Lego Blocks is one of Telford Angling Association’s Buildwas waters on the Shropshire Severn, with barbel the main draw. Think bendier, shallower, faster and rockier water than TAA’s Dale End stretch — proper moving-water character.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Severn — Coalport (Rowley & District Angling Society)
River Severn · Members; visitor-permit eligibility to be confirmed
A proper long stretch of the Shropshire Severn, Coalport gives Rowley & District Angling Society members approximately 2.5 miles of river and 104 maintained pegs. Four sets of rapids are the standout feature, with barbel, chub and dace named by the society.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Severn — Emstrey
River Severn · Public fishing with an Emstrey permit
Emstrey gives you over 1.5 miles of the Severn’s right-hand bank, with deep, steady water and faster gravel runs to mix things up. It’s run by Shrewsbury Town Fisheries, but you’ll need an Emstrey-specific permit before heading down.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Severn — Leighton
River Severn · Members or accompanied guests
A proper long bit of the Shropshire Severn: Leighton Angling Society runs approximately 4.5 miles from Cressage Bridge through Leighton Estate almost to Buildwas. There are 124 marked pegs, with vehicle access to the first 35 and a cracking mix of fish named.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Severn — Knowle Sands
River Severn · Members only; advance night permit available
Knowle Sands is BAA’s four-section stretch of the Shropshire Severn, with barbel firmly on the agenda. Summer and autumn get the nod, with swimfeeder or leger fishing the recommended approach — just pack light for that woodland climb.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Severn — Monkmoor, Shrewsbury
River Severn · Day ticket or annual permit
Monkmoor gives you well over a mile of right-bank Severn fishing inside the river loop, run by Shrewsbury Town Fisheries. There’s proper variety here: bedrock rapids and deep holes up top, gravel runs through the middle, and pike and perch highlighted near the lower outlet.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Severn — Apley Estate, north of Bridgnorth
River Severn · Members only
Apley Estate gives BAA members half a mile of left-bank Severn fishing north of Bridgnorth, with barbel, chub, roach and perch on the list. It’s beside the A442, with daytime fishing only.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Severn — Eardington, Albrighton Anglers
River Severn · Members only
A compact, single-bank bit of the Severn near Bridgnorth, owned and run by Albrighton Anglers. Barbel are the headline draw, with chub in the mix and members allowed a session after dark.
Checked 6 Oct 2026