Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Stourport Stretch

The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Stourport Stretch is a canal fishing location near Stourport-on-Severn in Worcestershire. It’s not a commercial lake complex, so expect towpath swims, passing boats and a bit more background activity than you’d get at a quiet little pool. Proper canal fishing, in other words, with the waterway itself very much part of the session.

• 1 lake: Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Stourport Stretch
• Fish: carp
• Find it: Stourport-on-Severn · DY13 9FF

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The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Stourport Stretch is a canal fishing location near Stourport-on-Severn in Worcestershire. It’s not a commercial lake complex, so expect towpath swims, passing boats and a bit more background activity than you’d get at a quiet little pool. Proper canal fishing, in other words, with the waterway itself very much part of the session.

The canal terminates at the River Severn at Stourport Basins, giving the area a cracking bit of waterway character. The wider canal runs for roughly 46 miles and has 43 locks, with additional broad locks at Stourport. That makes this more about reading the stretch and finding a sensible swim than turning up to a numbered lake with everything laid out for you.

No separate named lakes, pounds or sections were identified for this Stourport stretch. There’s no published lake size or fishery-specific peg count either. In practice, you’ll be working with the towpath access available and the swims permitted by whoever controls the fishing. If it’s your first visit, a quick walk along the bank before setting up could save a fair bit of faff.

An official species list hasn’t been confirmed for this exact stretch. Typical coarse canal fish in the wider area include roach, bream, perch, chub and pike, but that shouldn’t be treated as a guaranteed Stourport-stretch list. Keep things flexible, and ask the controlling club or riparian owner what’s showing, which areas are fishable and what methods are currently allowed.

A straightforward float or feeder setup may be worth having ready for a general coarse session, while a lure or deadbait approach could appeal if local information points towards predators. Keep the kit adaptable rather than turning up over-loaded with one plan. A couple of rod options, spare rigs, bait for a small search and something for keeping tackle tidy should cover the usual bank-side faff while you learn the venue.

Towpath access is available in the Stourport area. Stourport Basins and nearby town-centre facilities provide toilets, parking and refreshments, although these are nearby amenities rather than confirmed fishery facilities. Don’t assume there’s an on-site tackle shop, café or booking setup. Before travelling, confirm the controlling angling club or riparian owner, the fishing price, permitted season and whether night fishing is allowed. You’ll also need a valid Environment Agency rod licence, and care around passing boats is essential. A quick check first should keep the session bob on.

We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Good background reading. Most of it is a few years old, so treat it as a starting point and ask on the day.

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• Our read

  Checked Sept '26 — “A proper canal stretch around Stourport-on-Severn, running down towards the River Severn and Stourport Basins. Access, fishing rights, prices and species details need checking before you pack the tackle bag.”

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