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Where can I fish in Shropshire?
These are just a few examples of places the public can go fishing in the area
Available through Shropshire County Council Countryside Service
Angling is available at The Mere at Ellesmere
Day fishing permits can be purchased from the Meres Visitor Centre 01691 622981 (or contact the Countryside Service on 01691 624448)
Fishing is from one of six platforms in the Cremorne Gardens including some with wheelchair access
Wheely Boat at The Mere at Ellesmere
Please note there is NO fishing at Colemere Countryside Heritage Site. Fishing is leased to a fishing club
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
available from Wood Lane depot - 01691 626262
Springlea Fishery
Plealey Road, Lea Cross, Shrewsbury 01743 860972
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
Back to topCountryside Access Team
Shropshire County Council
Community Services
Shirehall, Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
Shropshire, SY2 6ND
Tel: +44 (0) 1743 255061
countryside.access @shropshire.gov.uk