You don’t need to spend a fortune to have a good day’s fishing. In fact, some of the best fun you can have with a rod and line, costs less than a pint. We’re talking canals, park lakes, and tucked-away little gems where a fiver goes further than you’d think. No luxury lodges or fancy breakfasts, just proper fishing, the kind that reminds you why you fell in love with it in the first place. Here's where to go if you want bites on a budget.
Aire & Calder Canal, Rawcliffe, E Yorks
Superb spring sport can be had on this wide canal. Day tickets are just £3 from the Costcutter store in Rawcliffe Bridge.
Contact: Fishing Tackle and Bait, 01302 376689
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Shakerley Mere, Allostock, Cheshire
For a £5 day ticket you can fish Shakerley Mere for some gorgeous carp, as well as bream, roach and perch.
Contact: www.stokeontrentanglingsociety.com
Erewash Canal, Langley Mill, Derbyshire
This shallow canal offers good silverfish sport. Buy day tickets from local outlets in advance.
Contact: Mill Tackle, 01773 710679
Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, Cambs
Some of the best bream sport in the land for just £5. Peterborough and District AA controls the fishing. Tickets available online.
Contact: www.fishinginpeterborough.co.uk
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Sefton Park Lake, Liverpool
You’ll find good numbers of carp here – try a specimen-style approach. Fishing is free, but you need to get a ticket online from the council.
Contact: www.liverpool.gov.uk
Dishley Pool, Loughborough, Leicestershire
You’ll find a range of silverfish in this scenic pool, tench included. Day tickets in advance from any Loughborough Soar AS outlet.Contact: Netbusters Carp and Coarse, 01509 260610
Grand Union Canal, Tring, Hertfordshire
The Tring Anglers fisheries on the Aylesbury Arm and the Wendover Arm can be fished on a £5 day ticket. Book online.
Contact: www.tringanglers.org.uk
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Bristol Feeder Canal, Bristol
This urban waterway holds a range of species, including dace! Pole tactics suit the venue well.
Contact: Bristol Angling Centre, 07762 298278
Burgess Park Lake, Southwark, London
Controlled by Burgess Park Angling Club, there are carp, catfish and mixed silverfish here for just a fiver per rod. Book fishing via the GoCatch website.
Contact: gocatch.fish
Langold Lake, near Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Controlled by Embryo Angling, you can fish here for £5 a day. Mixed silverfish and carp are present. Book fishing in advance.
Contact: www.embryoangling.org
THESE VENUES ARE THE PERFECT PLACE TO CATCH YOUR FIRST FISH.
