Fishing Near Manchester
Your complete guide to 60+ fishing spots across Greater Manchester: lakes, rivers, canals and more.
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Top Venues
Top Fishing Spots Near Manchester
The best-rated fishing venues within reach of Manchester.
- 1
Bradshaw Hall Fisheries
9 lakes, 50 acres: carp, roach, tench
- 2
Boggart Hole Clough
Day tickets, disabled access, coarse fishing
- 3
Heatley Mere, Lymm
Carp to 20lb+
- 4
Worthington Reservoirs
Day ticket, mixed species
- 5
Curley's Trout Fishery
6-acre reservoir: rainbow trout
- 6
Bridgewater Canal
Club fishing: rudd, roach, carp
- 7
River Irwell
Recovering river: trout and coarse fish
- 8
River Tame
Brown trout, Oldham Fly Fishing Club
- 9
Salford Quays
Urban fishing, free membership available
- 10
Chorlton Water Park
Coarse fishing, city-accessible
Species Guide
Species You Can Catch Near Manchester
Learn about the fish you’ll find in and around Manchester.
Getting Started
Fishing Licence & Tips for Manchester
Licence Information
You need an Environment Agency rod licence for freshwater fishing in Manchester. Annual 2-rod licence costs £36.60 from gov.uk/fishing-licences.
Read the full fishing licence guideQuick Tips
- Bridgewater Canal offers miles of towpath fishing right through the city.
- Salford Friendly Anglers offer FREE membership for canal fishing in Salford.
- The Peak District is a 30-minute drive for reservoir trout fishing.
- Bradshaw Hall Fisheries has 9 lakes across 50 acres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fishing Near Manchester
There are 60+ fishing spots within 30 minutes of Manchester city centre, including Bradshaw Hall Fisheries, Bridgewater Canal, and Chorlton Water Park. Use the GilledIt app to browse all spots.
Yes. You need an EA rod licence to fish freshwater near Manchester. An annual 2-rod licence costs £36.60 from gov.uk/fishing-licences.
Carp, roach, tench, perch, and pike are all common near Manchester. Trout fishing is available at reservoir fisheries and in Peak District streams.
Yes. The Bridgewater, Rochdale, and Ashton Canals are all fishable with a Canal & River Trust permit or through local angling clubs.
Bradshaw Hall Fisheries and Heatley Mere are popular choices for carp fishing near Manchester, with fish to 20lb+.
Absolutely. Boggart Hole Clough and Chorlton Water Park are both beginner-friendly venues. Salford Quays offers free urban fishing.
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