Fishing in Stafford: waters near you
11 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Stafford, plus 12 river stretches across Staffordshire. Closest first.
The lowdown on Stafford waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Stafford, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Stafford and District Angling Club Lakes (about 1 mile), Trent and Mersey Canal (about 5 miles) and Blithfield Reservoir (about 7 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, perch, roach, bream, rudd, tench, pike, chub on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? Staffordshire 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 Stafford, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Stafford
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Fisheries near Stafford
76%Stafford and District Angling Club Lakes
Stafford · 4 lakes on site
A broad Staffordshire club ticket covering Hopton Pools, smaller pool venues, canals and river stretches. Hopton is the main carp draw, with carp over 20 lb reported, while the wider waters offer plenty of roach, perch, bream, pike and river species.
71%Trent and Mersey Canal
Stone · 1 lakes on site
A proper club-controlled canal stretch through Stone, with 2.6 miles of mixed fishing and canal-only membership advertised at £15. Roach shoals, bream and perch lead the line-up, with carp, occasional large chub and club-reported pike to 20 lb adding interest.
71%Blithfield Reservoir
Rugeley · 2 lakes on site
Blithfield is a proper big-water trout venue near Abbots Bromley, with bank fishing, powered boats and two connected lake sections. Blithfield Anglers confirms it will remain open until its announced closure on 30 November 2026.
78%Baden Hall Fishery
Eccleshall · 8 lakes on site
Baden Hall near Eccleshall has a proper spread of fishing, from specimen carp and winter pike to runs waters and mixed pleasure fishing. Quarry is the big-fish draw, while Mallards gives you a very different day on the bank.
74%Trent and Mersey Canal – Rugeley Stretch
Rugeley · 2 lakes on site
A handy Coors Angling Club canal stretch through Rugeley, running from Bridge 62 to Bridge 68 within the wider Bridge 58–68 water. It offers proper mixed canal fishing for a very reasonable day-ticket price, with dawn-to-dusk access and plenty of bridge-based pegs to explore.
66%Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal
Penkridge · 8 lakes on site
Proper canal fishing without a hefty ticket: Wolverhampton Angling Association’s Penkridge stretch runs from Otherton Lock to Acton Trussell Bridge, with one-day permits at £2.50. There are eight named sections to get your bearings, plus a mixed species list that includes roach, perch, bream, chub and carp.
72%Heronbrook Fisheries
Eccleshall · 6 lakes on site
Heronbrook is a 25-acre coarse and match fishery near Eccleshall, with six pools and properly spaced pegs. Canal is the standout for pole anglers, while the wider setup gives you plenty of choice for a match or pleasure session.
75%Blake Hall Fisheries
Cheadle · 5 lakes on site
Blake Hall Fisheries near Cheadle has five waters, year-round open matches and a handy little pool for beginners. Add carp reportedly reaching 30lb, food in the clubhouse and car access to nearly all pegs, and there’s plenty to get stuck into.
69%Cudmore Fisheries
Newcastle-under-Lyme · 3 lakes on site
Cudmore’s day-fishing lakes are closed for 2026, so don’t turn up expecting a cheeky day ticket. The current booking list offers pre-booked nights on Avoca and Tara, with carp, catfish and three islands on each water.
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.
76%Burton Mutual Angling Association Lakes
Burton upon Trent · 3 lakes on site
Burton Mutual Angling Association’s Kingstanding Pools give members three different angling options: a proper tench and crucian pool, a modest carp water and a mixed-species pool with the biggest carp to around 20 lb. It’s club-water fishing rather than a day-ticket bash, with night fishing restricted to Bottom Pool.
River stretches in Staffordshire
River Trent – Broadholme, Burton upon Trent
River Trent · Members only
Broadholme is Coors Angling Club’s island stretch of the Trent at Burton upon Trent, with 26 listed pegs spread around both sides. Bridge buttresses, a proper deep hole and tree-lined pegs give you plenty to weigh up before settling into a swim.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Trent – Handsacre
River Trent · Members only
BAA’s Handsacre stretch is a shallow upper-Trent fishery, with 25 pegs along 700 yards upstream of the new road bridge. Winter roach are the headline act here, while heavy summer weed can make things a proper faff.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Trent – Andressey, Burton upon Trent
River Trent · Club membership — committee approval required
Coors Angling Club’s Andressey stretch has 20 marked pegs and a proper change in depth, from 5–6 feet at pegs 1–5 to around 16 feet beside the willow at peg 6. There’s float fishing in the upper swims, plus a flat tarmac approach that suits a fishing trolley.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Trent – Enson to Weston, Staffordshire
River Trent · Members only
A proper sweep of Staffordshire Trent: roughly three miles between Enson and Weston, run by Saracens Head Angling Group. Deep bends, long pools and faster runs give it plenty of character, with high banks needing a bit of care.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Trent – Baileys Meadow, Burton upon Trent
River Trent · Members only
Baileys Meadow is Coors Angling Club’s members-only stretch of the Trent at Burton upon Trent. There’s a proper mix here: deeper water, summer lilies and fast, shallow chub and barbel swims.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Trent – Municipal, Burton upon Trent
River Trent · Members only
Coors Angling Club’s Municipal stretch in Burton upon Trent has 23 swims, with seasonal weed growth affecting availability. There’s a proper mix of features here: a deeper inside channel at peg 1, an old weir and backwaters at peg 6, and barbel noted at peg 9.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Trent – Sherratts, Burton upon Trent
River Trent · Members only
Sherratts is Coors Angling Club’s stretch of the Trent at Burton upon Trent, with roughly 33 pegs and a proper mix of named river species. There’s fast, shallow water at the upstream end, a noted bream section and trolley-friendly access.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Trent – Watersmeet, Burton upon Trent
River Trent · Club membership; applications need approval
Watersmeet is Coors Angling Club’s stretch of the Trent at Burton upon Trent, with plenty of undefined swims and a slower bit opposite an island. The pipe-bridge swim gets a proper mention for large chub — just watch those higher banks.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Trent – Great Haywood, Essex Bridge to above Hoo Mill Weir
River Trent · Club membership — confirm river access
A proper long bit of Trent at Great Haywood: approximately two miles upstream from Essex Bridge to 500 yards above Hoo Mill Weir. It’s run by Bibby’s / Stone District Angling Club, with stick-float fishing and stronger leger tackle for barbel on the club’s Trent menu.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Trent – Wolseley Bridge, Staffordshire
River Trent · Members only
Wolseley Bridge is a cracking mixed-character bit of the Staffordshire Trent, controlled by Wishing Well Anglers Association. Around 1,000 metres of single-bank fishing takes in fast shallows, gentle glides and deep holes, with chub and barbel among the named fish.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Trent – Kings Bromley
River Trent · Members only
Kings Bromley gives Burslem Izaak Walton Angling Society members roughly 1.5 miles of Staffordshire Trent, with deep runs and shallow glides to get stuck into. It’s members only, and membership is full for 2026.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Trent – Silver Way, Burton upon Trent
River Trent · Club membership; applications subject to approval
Silver Way is Coors Angling Club’s brewery-excavated cutting off the Trent at Burton upon Trent. It’s a proper change from a pegged match stretch, with deep water at Bream Corner, lily-covered shallows and a stalking approach.
Checked 5 Oct 2026