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Bex Hole

WiganWN7 5TD

Bex Hole: key facts at a glance
LocationWigan, North West England
PostcodeWN7 5TD
Rod licenceEnvironment 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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About Bex Hole

Bex Hole is a reservoir in North West England. 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. Track catches and weather for this water in the GilledIt app.

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Bex Hole: frequently asked questions

Yes, Bex Hole is a fishing venue in Wigan (postcode WN7 5TD). 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 Bex Hole. 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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