Ashton Canal at Portland Basin
Ashton-under-Lyne
| Species | |
|---|---|
| Water type | Canal |
| Location | Ashton-under-Lyne, North West England |
| 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.
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Open in Google Maps →About Ashton Canal at Portland Basin
This is a canal stretch rather than a stillwater: the Ashton Canal at Portland Basin in Ashton-under-Lyne, where the Ashton, Peak Forest and Huddersfield Narrow canals meet by the Portland Basin Museum. The canal runs about seven miles from Manchester city centre and holds a good head of roach and skimmer bream along with perch, rudd, tench, gudgeon and the odd carp. Coarse fishing on non-let stretches needs a Canal & River Trust Waterway Wanderers permit plus your rod licence.
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Ashton Canal at Portland Basin: frequently asked questions
Yes, Ashton Canal at Portland Basin is a fishing venue in Ashton-under-Lyne. Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
The venue itself is the most reliable source for current prices, day tickets and bookings: use the "Visit website" link on this page. Many North West England fisheries also post prices on their social media pages.
Ashton Canal at Portland Basin is stocked with Roach, Perch, Rudd, Tench, Common bream, Gudgeon, Common carp. Stocks vary by lake and season, so check with the fishery for the latest catch reports.
Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like Ashton Canal at Portland Basin. 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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