Fishing in Tring: waters near you
10 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Tring, plus 2 river stretches across Hertfordshire. Closest first.
The lowdown on Tring waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Tring, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Tring Reservoirs (about 1 mile), Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal (about 3 miles) and Grand Union Canal – Aylesbury Arm Stretch (about 3 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, trout, tench, bream, roach, perch, chub, rudd on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? Hertfordshire has 2 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 Tring, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Tring
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Fisheries near Tring
71%Tring Reservoirs
Tring · 4 lakes on site
Four reservoirs, two very different ways to fish: coarse angling on Wilstone, Startops End and Marsworth, plus separately booked trout fishing at Tringford. Big heads-up: Wilstone is listed as closed for major repairs from 1 May 2025, so check before travelling.
76%Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal
Aylesbury · 4 lakes on site
A cracking 6.25-mile canal stretch between Aylesbury and Marsworth, controlled by The Tring Anglers and best known for its carp fishing. It offers a proper mix of canal species, far-bank features and reed-lined margins, with day tickets starting at £5.
77%Grand Union Canal – Aylesbury Arm Stretch
Aylesbury · 5 lakes on site
A proper canal stretch with plenty of water to explore, useful access points and a cracking mix of carp, bream, tench and silvers. Day tickets cover the Aylesbury Arm, with fishing from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset.
62%Grand Union Canal – Hemel Hempstead Stretch
Hemel Hempstead · 1 lakes on site
A proper canal venue through Hemel Hempstead and Boxmoor, with roach, bream, chub, gudgeon, some barbel and bonus carp in the mix. It’s towpath fishing with a published £4 day ticket, but association permission and current access details are worth checking before setting off.
75%Alders Farm Fishery
Milton Keynes · 6 lakes on site
Alders Farm has a cracking spread of match lakes and smaller carp ponds, plus Oak for syndicate anglers chasing bigger fish. There’s a shop, café and tuition too — just check the closing time before setting off.
59%Redbournbury Fishery
St Albans · 3 lakes on site
Redbournbury offers mixed coarse fishing, trout and advertised pike fishing near St Albans, with no membership needed for day tickets. There’s a fair bit to clear up before loading the car, though: current prices, booking arrangements and predator rules all need a call.
70%Tingrith Fisheries
Tingrith · 1 lakes on site
Tingrith Fisheries is a long-established, members-first coarse and carp complex near Woburn Abbey Estate. There are three lakes across roughly 21–23 acres, with pre-booked guest fishing available when accompanied by a member.
73%Grand Union Canal – Watford Stretch
Watford · 5 lakes on site
A cracking six-mile run of the Grand Union Canal between Watford and Rickmansworth, with several club-controlled pounds and a proper mix of bream, carp, chub, perch and roach. Park, Dickinsons and Croxley Moor offer day tickets, while Evans is members-only.
76%Oakfield Fishery
Aylesbury · 3 lakes on site
Oakfield gives you three different coarse-fishing options near Aylesbury: island-packed Brook, mixed-stock Swallow and specimen carp water Red Kite. Brook and Swallow are cash walk-ups; Red Kite needs booking before you go.
76%Grand Union Canal – Milton Keynes Stretch
Milton Keynes · 3 lakes on site
A cracking 9-mile MKAA-controlled stretch of the Grand Union Canal, with mixed coarse fishing, proper silver-fish numbers and some standout reported lumps. Day tickets are a very tidy £5, with night fishing and year-round access.
River stretches in Hertfordshire
Towpath Fishery — River Lee Navigation, Hardmead Lock to Stanstead Lock
River Lea · Day ticket or members
A proper 1,600-metre towpath-side stretch on the River Lee Navigation, running from above Hardmead Lock to the boating-marina gate above the Broadwater at Stanstead Lock. Day tickets are available on the bank, with club members fishing free.
Checked 9 Oct 2026
Leasey Bridge Fishery — River Lea
River Lea · Members only
Leasey Bridge is a cracking little upper Lea fishery near Wheathampstead, with roughly 500 yards of shallow, intimate river and a mature backwater. Verulam Angling Club runs the stretch, with proper mixed coarse fishing and some lovely bonus fish in the backwater.
Checked 9 Oct 2026