Appleton Reservoir
WarringtonWA4 5LH
| Water type | Reservoir |
|---|---|
| Location | Warrington, North West England |
| Postcode | WA4 5LH |
| Rod licence | Environment Agency rod licence required, £36.80/year for 2 rods in 2026, buy at gov.uk |
Data: GilledIt venue directory, July 2026. Confirm details with the fishery before travelling.
The key facts for this water are in the table above. No direct contact details are on record.
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Set in North West England, Appleton Reservoir is a reservoir. UK reservoirs are often managed for trout or coarse fishing through a water company or club, so check for day tickets and access before travelling. Open GilledIt to log catches and check conditions here.
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Appleton Reservoir: frequently asked questions
Yes, Appleton Reservoir is a fishing venue in Warrington (postcode WA4 5LH). Contact the fishery directly to confirm rules and bookings.
On rivers in England and Wales the coarse-fishing close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Most stillwaters and canals, including commercial fisheries, stay open all year, though individual venues set their own rules, so check before travelling.
Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like Appleton Reservoir. The licence is issued by the Environment Agency. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026, and juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.
Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.
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