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 Boathouse. For more information, please call 01691 622981.
- day fishing permits cost £4.00 adults, £2.00 under 16
- max two 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 three platforms in the Cremorne Gardens, including one with wheelchair access.
Fishing in the Shrewsbury Area
Shropshire Anglers Federation lease to Shropshire Council the rights to waters in the Shrewsbury area
Day tickets and permits are available to the public - click on the link to the SAF website on this page for more information.
For a map of fishing available to the public near Shrewsbury, click on the 'public fishing shrewsbury' attachment.
Shropshire Anglers' Federation was founded in 1921 and is responsible for about 3,000 permit holders who use waters local to Shrewsbury. The SAF is responsible for the enforcement of by-laws and the collection of revenues through annual and day permit sales, which are available from local tackle shops. Bank permits are also available via any one of their six-man bailiff team.
Private Fisheries
Dearnford Trout Fishery
Tilstock Road
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 3JQ
Whitchurch 01948 665914
Dearnford Trout Fishery offers something for anglers of all abilities, from seasoned veterans to the complete novice. Stocked with brown trout, the lake is naturally fed by pure spring water and covers 15 acres.
Tudor Griffiths gravel pits, near Ellesmere
Please contact them at their Wood Lane depot on 01691 626262 for costs.
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.