Fishing

There are a number of fishing clubs which have a licence to fish on various stretches of the Canal.

Various species of fish can be found along the Bridgewater Canal including Rudd, Roach, Carp, Perch, Bream, Tench and Pike.

If you would like to fish on the canal, there are a number of fishing clubs which have a licence to fish on various stretches.

The clubs and the stretches of canal they are responsible for can be found below.

Please ensure you follow the Fishing Code of Practice which can be found here.

Fishing clubs

Lymm Anglers

Waterloo Bridge Runcorn to Waters Meeting Preston Brook

lymmanglersclub.com

Warrington Anglers Association

Preston Brook Tunnel (Preston Brook) to Hulme Hall Bridge Manchester

Waters Meeting Stretford to A580 East Lancashire Road Morley’s Bridge Leigh.

Contact Secretary: Frank Lythgoe 01928 716238

Leigh and District Anglers

A580 East Lancashire Road Morley’s Bridge Leigh to 62 metres East of King Street Bridge A572 Leigh.

Contact: 01942 604125 or 01942 876163

The Bridgewater Way

Regenerating the canalside for walkers and cyclists.

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Boating

From colourful canal boats to day boat hire and pleasure cruises.

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Walking

Ramble the length of the canal or take a leisurely waterside stroll – there’s something for everyone.

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Cycling

The Bridgewater Canal welcomes cyclists of all ages and abilities.

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Fishing

There are a number of fishing clubs which have a licence to fish on various stretches of the Canal.

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Food & Drink

There are plenty of pubs and restaurants which back on to, or are very close to the Bridgewater Canal.

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Attractions

The Bridgewater Canal flows by lots of popular attractions making it the perfect route to a fantastic day out.

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Location

The Bridgewater Canal is a 65km (39 mile) canal stretching from Runcorn to Leigh in the North West of England.

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Terms & Conditions

Guidelines for all users of the canal from boat owners and fishermen to walkers and cyclists.

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