Cheshire fishing lakes

Showing 8 fishing lakes currently listed for Cheshire.

Fishing lakes in Cheshire

Cheshire has a strong mix of commercial coarse fisheries, carp waters, catfish venues, match lakes and countryside day ticket fishing. Popular areas include Warrington, Crewe, Malpas, Northwich and Chester. Use the venue listings below to compare town, species, access type, facilities and official links before travelling.

Best forGood for carp, catfish, match fishing, coarse fishing and accessible day ticket venues.

Local areasWarrington, Crewe, Malpas, Northwich, Chester, Knutsford and the Cheshire plain

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North West England · Cheshire · Warrington Brookside Fisheries View details for Brookside Fisheries, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Match Day ticket Match fishing Booking advised

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North West England · Cheshire · Macclesfield Gawsworth Fisheries View details for Gawsworth Fisheries, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Match Day ticket Match fishing

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North West England · Cheshire · Warrington Greenwood Fisheries and Nature Reserve View details for Greenwood Fisheries and Nature Reserve, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Day ticket Booking advised

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North West England · Cheshire · Malpas Hampton Springs Fishery View details for Hampton Springs Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Trout Match Day ticket Booking advised

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North West England · Cheshire · Crewe Lakemore Fisheries View details for Lakemore Fisheries, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Catfish Carp Specimen carp Day ticket Night fishing Membership required

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North West England · Cheshire · Betley Mere Moor Fishery View details for Mere Moor Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Match Day ticket Booking advised

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North West England · Cheshire · Culcheth Partridge Lakes Fishery View details for Partridge Lakes Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Match Silver fish Day ticket Match fishing

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North West England · Cheshire · Middlewich The Old Hough Coarse Fishery View details for The Old Hough Coarse Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Match Day ticket Match fishing

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Local tackle shops near Cheshire fisheries

Need bait, line, hooks, feeders, nets, fly gear or last-minute tackle? These local or nearby options may be useful before fishing in Cheshire. Always check opening times and stock before travelling.

Partridge Lakes facilities

Large coarse fishery with on-site tackle and bait options listed by the venue.

Area: Culcheth / Warrington

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Hampton Springs tackle store

Fishery and tackle store based at Hampton Springs near Malpas.

Area: Malpas

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Cheshire fishing lakes FAQ

Do I need a rod licence to fish in Cheshire?

In most cases, yes. You normally need a valid Environment Agency rod fishing licence for freshwater fishing in England, plus any venue ticket, club permit or membership required by the fishery.

Are there day ticket fishing lakes in Cheshire?

Yes, but access varies by venue. Some waters are day ticket, while others are club waters, permit waters, holiday park waters, syndicates or booking-only fisheries.

What should I check before visiting a Cheshire fishery?

Check opening times, booking requirements, ticket prices, bait rules, landing net rules, parking, toilets, night fishing access and seasonal restrictions.

Can I suggest an update for a Cheshire venue?

Yes. Use the Add a Lake page if a listing needs correcting or you know a venue that should be added.