Edgbaston Reservoir – Reservoir Road, Edgbaston. Fox Hollies Park – Pool Farm Road, Acocks Green. Lifford Reservoir – Tunnel Lane, Hall Green. Manor Farm Park – Bristol Road South, Northfield.
Four of our sites offer year-round fishing:
- Fox Hollies Park.
- Pype Hayes Park.
- Salford Park.
- Shenley Pool, Weoley Castle.
Can you fish in Birmingham Canal?
The waters of these canals are slow-flowing and ideal for angling, with many sections boasting both coarse and game fisheries. Carp, roach, barbel, tench, and pike are the most common catches in these waters.
Where can I fish in the West Midlands?
Fishing in West Midlands
- Updated. Fishery.
- Estate Lake Knowle. Because of Estate Lake’s exclusivity, details of its exact location will be supplied upon booking.
- Kingsbury Water Park. Bodymoor Heath Lane.
- Packington Somers Fishery. Somers Road.
- Flight Match Lake.
- Woods Farm Fishery.
- Hopsford Hall Fishery.
- Blythe Waters Fishery.
Where can I fish in the Midlands?
Fishing in Midlands
- Fishery. Hamstall Specimen Carp and Pleasure Fishery. Yoxall Road.
- Fishery. Kingsbury Water Park. Bodymoor Heath Lane.
- Fishery. Flight Match Lake.
- Fishery. Coppice Lane Pools.
- Fishery. Coombe Abbey Park Fishery.
- Fishery. Woods Farm Fishery.
- Fishery. Estate Lake Knowle.
- Blythe Waters Fishery. Hampton Road.
Can you fish in Edgbaston Reservoir?
The site can only be fished during site opening hours. The site opens at 7.30 am and closes at dusk. Arrive on Reservoir Road.
Can I fish anywhere on a canal?
Fishing is allowed year-round in most canals and stillwaters, although you should still check the rules for the specific venue you’re visiting. If you’re fishing in a river, regulations are more strict, and vary with the fish you’re targeting.
Is it legal to fish in rivers UK?
In the strict legal sense, the public only has a right to fish for free in the officially recognised fully tidal parts of rivers and in the sea, except where an individual owns a private right of fishery.
Can I magnet fish anywhere in the UK?
Magnet Fishing Laws In The UK
“ So our take on the magnet fishing laws in the UK is that it is only legal if the activity is done on private property and with authorisation. It is not allowed on property controlled by the Canal & River Trust.
Can I fish on the beach UK?
The vast majority of beaches around the UK offer safe fishing as long as anglers are aware of the tidal conditions of the beach prior to going fishing.
Can you sea fish anywhere in UK?
The UK’s coastline offers up one of the most varied opportunities for sea angling to be found anywhere in the world. From the warm waters of the Atlantic in the south west to the cold waters of the northern North Sea, a huge variety of habitats and species can be found that offer year–round sea fishing action.
Where can you legally fish in the UK?
- Where can I fish?
- Rivers, streams, drains or waterways (other than canals)
- Midlands, Yorkshire, and the north-east and north-west of England.
- South-east of England.
- Lock and weir fishing on the Thames.
- You must have an additional permit to fish locks and weirs on the Thames.Close seasons.
- Catch and size restrictions.
Is it legal to catch bass in UK?
During January and from 1 April until 31 December the catch, retention, transhipment and landing of bass in the restricted areas below, is only permitted if you have an authorisation from the MMO to do so.
2.2 When and where you can catch bass.
| North Sea | IVb, IVc |
|---|---|
| Irish Sea | VIIa* |
| South West Approaches | VIIh |
What fish can you catch and keep in the UK?
You’re only allowed to keep a certain amount of the fish you catch.
Catch limits
- 1 pike (up to 65cm)
- 2 grayling (30cm to 38cm)
- 15 small fish (up to 20cm) including barbel, chub, common bream, common carp, crucian carp, dace, perch, rudd, silver bream, roach, smelt and tench.
Can you fish in Handsworth Park?
There are multiple fishing lakes at Hanworth Country Park, all are open to our residents and day visitors.
Can you fish at Mentor Lagoons?
“Nets are placed in Mentor Lagoons to catch northern pike and other species.
Can you fish on Blyth pier?
The pier is one of the top cod marks in the country, and is rated as the best mackerel spot north of the River Tyne. There are a wide variety of fishing marks available within the estuary, which should satisfy even the most discriminating angler.
Are rivers free to fish?
Fishing the River Thames in Greater London
Fishing on the River Thames is free all the way up to Staines and following improvements in water quality there are now plenty of fish.
What happens if you get caught without a fishing license UK?
You must produce your licence if asked to do so by an Environment Agency Bailiff or by any other authorised person. You will be on the hook for a criminal record and/or net yourself a fine of up to £2,500 for fishing without a valid rod fishing licence.
Can you eat fish from canals?
“By following our guidelines for fish caught in the All-American Canal, people can safely eat fish low in chemical contaminants and enjoy the well-known health benefits of fish consumption.” The All-American Canal is in southeastern California, near the United States-Mexico border in Imperial County.
What is illegal fishing in UK?
Illegal fishing: is the targeting, catching, retaining on board, landing, sale or possession of fish which contravenes international, EU, UK or local fisheries law.
What is the UK fishing limit?
Technically, while the UK has control over 12 nautical miles of its inland territorial waters, in recognition of ‘historical fishing rights’ French fishermen are allowed to fish in certain areas within the UK’s 6‐ to 12-nautical-mile limit.