The Trent and Mersey Canal holds roach, bream, pike, and perch throughout its length, offering reliable sport on both float and feeder tactics, particularly in deeper sections and around lock approaches. A valid Environment Agency rod licence plus Canal & River Trust day or annual licence are required to fish.
Trent and Mersey Canal observes the standard close season: No close season (canals & stillwaters). Always check local byelaws before your visit. A rod licence alone does not grant access — most stretches require club membership or a day ticket in addition.
Sections of Trent and Mersey Canal are covered by the Canal & River Trust Waterway Wanderers scheme, allowing members to fish designated stretches with a CRT licence.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Trent and Mersey Canal holds roach, bream, perch, pike, carp, tench, chub, dace, eels, rudd.
Carp are a popular target on Trent and Mersey Canal — handle carefully with a landing net and unhooking mat, and return promptly.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Trent and Mersey Canal. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
Waterway Wanderers stretches:
A CRT fishing licence is required. Stretches are marked on the bank with Waterway Wanderers signage.
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To fish Trent and Mersey Canal, you need a valid EA rod licence, available online from gov.uk. Annual, day and 8-day licences are available. In addition to the rod licence, you will need club membership or a day ticket from the controlling angling club or riparian owner for most stretches of Trent and Mersey Canal.
Always check conditions before you visit. Water quality, access and rules can change seasonally. The EA's Catchment Data Explorer provides up-to-date water quality information for Trent and Mersey Canal.
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