Where can I fish in Shropshire?

These are just a few examples of places the public can go fishing in the county

Available through Shropshire Council Outdoor Recreation Service

Angling is available at The Mere at Ellesmere
Day fishing permits can be purchased from the Outdoor Recreation Service on 01691 624448

• day fishing permits cost £3.00 adults, £1.00 under 16
• max 2 rods per person
• no live bait
• no keep nets
• all fish must be returned
• EA licence must be shown on request

Fishing is from one of six platforms in the Cremorne Gardens including some with wheelchair access

Wheely Boat at The Mere at Ellesmere

• available to hire for disabled anglers during normal office hours.
• the boat has a drop down bow to allow wheelchairs on board.
• booking through Outdoor Recreation Service 01691 624448, 24 hours notice needed
• cost of boat £5.00 for first hour then £1.00 per person per hour thereafter
• day fishing permit £3.00 adults, £1.00 under 16

Please note there is NO fishing at Colemere Countryside Heritage Site. Fishing is leased to a fishing club

Shropshire Anglers' Federation

Shropshire Anglers' Federation is the body responsible for about 3,000 permit holders who use waters local to Shrewsbury. Equally the Shropshire Anglers Federation is responsible to the Shrewsbury Town Council who is the riparian owner of the waters around Shrewsbury. The SAF is responsible to the STC for the enforcement of by-laws and the collection of revenues, through annual and day Permit sales through local tackle shops. Bank Permits are also available via any one of our six man Bailiff team.

The Shropshire Anglers Federation was founded in 1921. Having grown in strength over the years, steered by many well known local anglers and individuals involved in the local business of angling via membership of the committee. The committee predominantly working on the basis of invite to stand on committee by virtue of being a member of a local club. Thus ensuring a committee being made up of individuals with a proven interest, desire, and ability to serve the local angling community.

Shropshire Anglers Federation lease the rights to Shropshire Council waters in the Shrewsbury area click on the link to their website at the bottom of this page for more information.

Private Fisheries

Dearnford Trout Fishery
Tilstock Road
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 3JQ
Whitchurch 01948 665914

Dearnford Trout Fishery offers something for all kinds of anglers from seasoned veterans to the complete Novice. Stocked with Brown Trout the lake is naturally fed by pure spring water and covers 15 acres.

Blakemere and adjacent canal
Blakemere and the Canal are closed for fishing at the moment due to overfishing.

Tudor Griffiths gravel pits
please contact them for costs available from Wood Lane depot - 01691 626262

Springlea Fishery
Plealey Road, Lea Cross, Shrewsbury 01743 860972
Tickets are payable on the bank.
For anglers with restricted mobility, cars can be brought right to the waters edge behind many of the pegs

For other places to fish around Shropshire try the 'go-fish' link and the link to British Waterways' waterscape website

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