Fishing in Solihull: waters near you
25 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Solihull. Closest first.
The lowdown on Solihull waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Solihull, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Barston Lakes (about 1 mile), Lavender Hall Fishery (about 2 miles) and Blythe Waters (about 2 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, bream, roach, perch, tench, rudd, pike, barbel on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Rules, prices and access can change, so always give the fishery or club a quick shout before you go. Need bait or a hand picking rigs? Find tackle shops near Solihull, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Solihull
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Fisheries near Solihull
76%Barston Lakes
Solihull · 3 lakes on site
A big, 21-acre, 125-peg carp and match lake within the West Midlands Golf Club near Solihull, with a British Carp Angling Championship match-weight record and carp to 37lb.
61%Lavender Hall Fishery
Balsall Common · 5 lakes on site
Lavender Hall has a proper mixed-coarse and carp-fishing history, with Station’s islands and Oak’s runs-water setup the standout draws. The venue now trades as The Lakes at Lavender Hall, and Dragon has switched to swimming and paddleboarding, so check current fishing access before loading the car.
70%Blythe Waters
Knowle · 5 lakes on site
Blythe Waters is a five-lake coarse fishery between Knowle and Hampton-in-Arden, with match water, beginner-friendly fishing and specimen carp around 30lb in Home Pool. Despite the canal label, the checked details describe fishing lakes, not a canal stretch.
78%Packington Somers Fishery
Meriden · 4 lakes on site
A big, well-established Midlands commercial complex on former gravel workings, with around 13 match-and-pleasure lakes and pools plus a stretch of the River Blythe.
65%Stratford-upon-Avon Canal
Lapworth · 5 lakes on site
PERLS Angling Club’s Lapworth Section C offers season-ticket canal fishing, match stretches and the separate Lapworth Top Pound. It’s £25 for the season ticket, but buy ahead and check your pegs carefully — day tickets have gone and some lengths are restricted.
80%Tunnel Barn Farm Fishery
Shrewley · 4 lakes on site
Tunnel Barn Farm Fishery is a sizeable Warwickshire complex with 9 pools, more than 300 pegs and around 2.5 miles of Grand Union Canal. There’s a proper mix of match, club and pleasure fishing, with carp, F1s, barbel and plenty of silverfish in the named pools.
80%Earlswood Lakes
Earlswood · 3 lakes on site
Earlswood Lakes is a cracking three-reservoir complex near Earlswood, with day-ticket fishing on Engine and Windmill Pools and more restricted access to Terry’s Pool. There’s proper variety here, from match-style bags to bigger, more natural-water fish.
74%Tunnel Barn Farm
Shrewley · 4 lakes on site
A big, long-running Warwickshire match-and-pleasure complex with 9 named pools, 300+ pegs and 2½ miles of the Grand Union Canal, open 7 days a week year-round.
Coventry
Coventry Canal – Coventry Stretch
Coventry Canal – Coventry Stretch
Coventry · 2 lakes on site
A proper canal stretch with around 14 miles of Tusses-controlled water, running from Leicester Row Bridge No. 1 to Glebe Farm Bridge No. 34. Expect a broad mix of canal species, with bream, skimmers, roach, perch, pike, zander, chub and tench all reported.
Warwick
Warwick and District Angling Association Lakes
Warwick and District Angling Association Lakes
Warwick · 1 lakes on site
Warwick Racecourse Reservoir is a small, fenced Warwick DAA member water with 16 pegs, a mixed bag of coarse species and carp to about 20 lb. It’s a tidy-looking club lake, but race-day closures, restricted parking and historic ticket details mean a quick check before travelling is a must.
Coventry
Oxford Canal – Coventry Stretch
Oxford Canal – Coventry Stretch
Coventry · 1 lakes on site
A proper long canal venue running for roughly 18 miles from Hawkesbury Junction to Bridge 69 at Hillmorton Locks. Tusses Angling Club controls the fishing, with silverfish and coarse fish plus perch, pike, zander and chub on the list.
Coventry
Coombe Abbey Fishery
Coombe Abbey Fishery
Coventry · 1 lakes on site
Coombe Abbey Fishery, also known as Coombe Pool Fishery, is a big mature estate lake at Coombe Abbey Park near Coventry. It’s currently closed for reservoir-safety works and Coventry City Council says it will not open for the 2026–2027 season.
73%Cuttle Mill Fishery
Sutton Coldfield · 2 lakes on site
Two spring-fed pools near Sutton Coldfield, with carp to 35lb advertised on Mill Pool and cheaper day tickets on Long Pool. Small angler limits, online booking and an overnight option make this a cracking one to weigh up for a carp session.
67%Birmingham Canal Navigations
Birmingham · 8 lakes on site
A proper urban canal network rather than a single commercial fishery, the BCN gives anglers roughly 100 miles of navigable water across Birmingham and the Black Country. Access, fishing rights and local rules vary by canal section, so checking before setting up is absolutely bob on.
59%Birmingham Canal Main Line
Birmingham · 2 lakes on site
A proper urban canal stretch running from Gas Street Basin to Aldersley Junction near Wolverhampton. The Birmingham Canal Main Line offers a long, varied bit of water, but access and fishing rights change along the route, so getting the right permit is the big one.
Kingsbury
Kingsbury Water Park Fishery
Kingsbury Water Park Fishery
Kingsbury · 7 lakes on site
Kingsbury packs 12 fishing lakes and over 125 acres of water into a 620-acre country park, with proper carp potential and plenty for mixed-coarse anglers. Parking comes with your fishing ticket, but pick your water carefully: Pine has its own tariff, while Canal and Broomey Croft aren't on ordinary day tickets.
53%Coventry Canal
Nuneaton · 1 lakes on site
Proper canal fishing through Nuneaton, with perch, zander and plenty of other species listed for Tusses Angling Club’s published stretch. The big catch is access: current permits, prices and rules need checking before you load the car.
Birmingham
Edgbaston Reservoir Angling
Edgbaston Reservoir Angling
Birmingham · 1 lakes on site
Edgbaston Reservoir is a big, proper urban reservoir venue in Birmingham, with carp, roach, perch, pike, bream and tench reported. Fishing runs seasonally on an annual-membership or annual-permit basis, with no night fishing and no current published price.
59%Coventry Canal – Nuneaton Stretch
Nuneaton · 1 lakes on site
A proper towpath canal venue through Nuneaton, with roach, skimmers, bream and perch reported, plus wider-canal chances of pike and zander. The exact fishing rights and peg arrangements need checking before you chuck in.
60%Worcester and Birmingham Canal – Alvechurch Stretch
Alvechurch · 3 lakes on site
A proper canal stretch around Alvechurch, with fishing near Alvechurch Marina, Scarfield Wharf and bridges 60 to 68. Perch and bream are reported, but rights and permission need checking before you chuck a float in.
Sutton Coldfield
Powell’s Pool
Powell’s Pool
Sutton Coldfield · 1 lakes on site
Powell’s Pool is Sutton Park’s biggest lake, with a proper mix of coarse fish and predators. It’s public-park fishing rather than a private commercial venue, with tickets bought bankside or at the Visitor Centre.
Birmingham
Bartley Green Angling Club Waters
Bartley Green Angling Club Waters
Birmingham · 1 lakes on site
Bartley Green Angling Club Waters refers to fishing on the big Bartley Green Reservoir near Genners Lane, Birmingham. Access looks club-controlled or restricted, with no verified day-ticket, membership price, opening hours or fishing rules published in the checked details.
Nuneaton
Makins Fishery
Makins Fishery
Nuneaton · 8 lakes on site
Makins is a proper mixed fishing complex near Nuneaton, with waters spread across three phases and options for pleasure, match and longer carp sessions. Lake 1 brings the headline carp claim, while smaller waters and a café, bait shop and overnight accommodation add plenty of choice.
Stratford-upon-Avon
River Avon
River Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon · 2 lakes on site
A handy central Stratford River Avon stretch running from opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre through town to Lucy’s Mill weir and the road bridge. It’s controlled by Leamington Angling Association, with around 15 pegs and a proper mixed bag of river species.
West Bromwich
Sandwell Valley Fishing Lakes
Sandwell Valley Fishing Lakes
West Bromwich · 1 lakes on site
Swan Pool is the coarse-fishing lake within Sandwell Valley Country Park, near West Bromwich. It offers council-controlled day permits and season tickets, with carp, bream, perch, pike and roach reported, but weekend access needs checking before you set off.