Shropshire Union Canal – Whitchurch Stretch

The stretch is approximately nine miles long, from Bridge 25 at Quoisley to Bridge 33 beyond Whitchurch.

Known species include roach, bream, perch, tench and pike, with common carp also reported.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Whitchurch Stretch that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

roach, bream, perch, tench, pike, carp.

Around Not published acres. A nine-mile canal stretch with a proper mixed bag of canal species..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Whitchurch Stretch further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. It's a day-ticket lake, so popular swims go early — arrive at first light or midweek if you can.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Shropshire Union Canal – Whitchurch Stretch before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

Yes — Whitchurch Stretch is on the day ticket. Tickets: Lymm Angling Club canal day ticket £2.50; Lymm Angling Club 2026 canals-only membership — renewal or new membership £36.30 (last checked 2026-10-09).

No — Fishing is permitted from dawn until dusk all year round. Night fishing is not permitted under the canal day-ticket rules.

Good for: Mobile anglers who enjoy working towpath features and quieter boat-traffic periods; Mixed-species sessions for roach, bream, perch, tench, pike and reported common carp. Less suited to: Anglers after night fishing or a fixed individual-peg booking.

No. It is a named section within the canal stretch rather than a separate lake.

No. The day-ticket rules permit fishing from dawn until dusk only.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Norbury that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

roach, bream, perch, tench, pike, carp.

Around Not published acres. A named part of the advertised Whitchurch canal section..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Norbury further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. It's a day-ticket lake, so popular swims go early — arrive at first light or midweek if you can.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Shropshire Union Canal – Whitchurch Stretch before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

No — Fishing is permitted from dawn until dusk all year round. Night fishing is not permitted under the canal day-ticket rules.

Good for: Canal anglers happy to explore a longer towpath section; Mixed-species fishing during quieter boat-traffic periods. Less suited to: Anyone looking for on-site toilets or dedicated fishery facilities.

It is listed at postcode SY13 4QH, near the Sandstone Trail car park and cafe.

No coded lock is required at the listed Grindley Brook access.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Grindley Brook that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

roach, bream, perch, tench, pike, carp.

Around Not published acres. A handy access point near the Sandstone Trail car park and cafe..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Grindley Brook further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. It's a day-ticket lake, so popular swims go early — arrive at first light or midweek if you can.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Shropshire Union Canal – Whitchurch Stretch before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

Yes — Grindley Brook is on the day ticket. Tickets: Lymm Angling Club canal day ticket £2.50; Lymm Angling Club 2026 canals-only membership — renewal or new membership £36.30 (last checked 2026-10-09).

No — Fishing is permitted from dawn until dusk all year round. Night fishing is not permitted under the canal day-ticket rules.

Good for: Anglers wanting a clearly listed access point with nearby parking; Day-ticket anglers fishing the canal from the towpath. Less suited to: Those expecting a full on-site facilities setup or bank-side ticket sales.