Shropshire Union Canal (Bridge 107 Beeston to Bridge 120 Christleton)
Common Carp, Roach, Perch, Bream, Chub, Gudgeon, Pike & Eels
Bridge 107 – Bridge 108
General Information
This stretch of the Shropshire Union Canal was once a popular match length. However in recent times the decline in match fishing on canals has left this stretch somewhat under fished. The length holds good shoals of roach and bream as well as plenty of tench, perch, carp and pike.
Directions
Heading west on the M56 take junction 10 and follow the A49 towards Whitchurch. Continue along the A49 through Cuddington, Sandiway and by passing Tarporley, arriving at Beeston shortly after the village of Tiverton. Parking is available in the Cafe car park just before the railway bridge but speak to the cafe owners first to confirm. The clubs stretch starts on the opposite side of the road and heads northwards.
OS Ref: SJ 55338 59727 Sat Nav: 53.132821, -2.6689830 Postcode: CW6 9NJ Key Required: No
Bridge 108 – Bridge 111
General Information
This stretch of the Shropshire Union Canal offers some outstanding sport in beautiful surrounds, nestling in the shadow of Beeston Castle. The Shady Oak length has something of a reputation for holding large shoals of bream and roach and will naturally be home to the large pike that prey on them. This length is also known to hold large carp as well as the occasional large eel.
Directions
Heading west on the M56 take junction 10 onto the A49 towards Whitchurch. Continue along the A49 through Cuddington, Sandiway and by passing Tarporley. At the village of Tiverton turn right onto Huxley Lane, follow Huxley Lane for approximately one kilometre before turning left onto Bates Mill Lane. Follow this road and park on the verge just before the Shady Oak public house.
OS Ref: SJ 53256 60324 Sat Nav: 53.138005, -2.7001946 Postcode: CW6 9UE Key Required: No
Bridge 111 – Bridge 120
General Information
This lengthy stretch of the Shropshire Union Canal offers some great all round fishing. Good shoals of roach and bream are present along with plenty of perch, tench and pike. The eastern end of this length is quite secluded and known to hold some quite large carp.
Directions
Heading west on the M56 take junction 10 and follow the A49 towards Whitchurch. Continue along the A49 through Cuddington, Sandiway and by passing Tarporley. At the village of Tiverton turn right onto Huxley Lane, follow Huxley Lane through Brassey Green onto Church Lane. At the village of Huxley, follow Church Lane through the village before turning left onto Red Lane. Follow Red Lane for about a ¾ mile to the canal. Parking is available on verges at the south side of the canal.
OS Ref: SJ 49555 60482 Sat Nav: 53.139093, -2.7555312 Postcode: CH3 9BD Key Required: No
Tarporley & District Angling Club 