Fishing Near Liverpool
Your complete guide to 45+ fishing spots across Merseyside: lakes, rivers, canals and more.
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Top Venues
Top Fishing Spots Near Liverpool
The best-rated fishing venues within reach of Liverpool.
- 1
Carr Mill Dam
Large lake: pike, roach, bream, perch
- 2
Leeds-Liverpool Canal
Towpath fishing: roach, perch, pike
- 3
Croxteth Park Lake
Carp and coarse fishing
- 4
Eccleston Mere
Mixed coarse, carp to 20lb
- 5
Sefton Park Lake
Urban park fishing
- 6
New Brighton
Sea fishing: bass, flatfish
- 7
Crosby Beach
Shore fishing: various species
- 8
Prescot Reservoirs
Coarse fishing: tench, bream
- 9
Stanley Park Lake
Carp and silvers
- 10
River Alt
Coarse fishing: roach, dace
Species Guide
Species You Can Catch Near Liverpool
Learn about the fish you’ll find in and around Liverpool.
Getting Started
Fishing Licence & Tips for Liverpool
Licence Information
An EA rod licence is required for freshwater fishing near Liverpool. Annual 2-rod licence costs £36.60.
Read the full fishing licence guideQuick Tips
- The Leeds-Liverpool Canal runs right through the city.
- Carr Mill Dam is one of the largest coarse fishing lakes in the region.
- Sea fishing from New Brighton and Crosby Beach is productive.
- Prince's Park and Sefton Park lakes offer urban fishing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fishing Near Liverpool
There are 45+ fishing spots near Liverpool, including Carr Mill Dam, the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, and Croxteth Park Lake.
Yes. An EA rod licence is required for freshwater fishing. Sea fishing requires no licence.
Carp, roach, perch, pike, and tench are common near Liverpool. Sea fishing from New Brighton produces bass and flatfish.
Yes. New Brighton, Crosby Beach, and the Mersey estuary offer shore fishing for bass, flatfish, and codling in winter.
Eccleston Mere and Croxteth Park Lake both hold good carp. Carr Mill Dam is excellent for pike.
Absolutely. Sefton Park Lake and the Leeds-Liverpool Canal are perfect starting points.
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