Trent and Mersey Canal – Shardlow Stretch

Roach, perch, gudgeon, chub to about 5 lb and bream to about 6 lb are reported around the stretch.

Below the various locks, around the Shardlow boatyards and along far-bank tree cover are highlighted areas.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Shardlow Stretch that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

roach, perch, chub, bream, crucian.

Around Not published acres. The main Shardlow area, with lock sections, boatyards and far-bank cover..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Shardlow Stretch further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Trent and Mersey Canal – Shardlow Stretch before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

No — Shardlow Stretch is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

No — No night fishing is allowed on the Trent and Mersey Canal.

Good for: Mobile anglers happy to walk and search out tree cover; Float anglers and specimen hunters targeting chub or bream around structure. Less suited to: Anglers wanting night fishing or a static lake-style session.

No. From Derwent Mouth Lock to Clay Mills, fishing is allowed from the towpath only.

No. Fishing is prohibited within 25 metres of lock approaches and lock landing tie-up bollards.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Derwent Mouth Lock to Clay Mills that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

roach, perch, chub, bream.

Around Not published acres. A towpath-only section with specific access rules..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Derwent Mouth Lock to Clay Mills further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Trent and Mersey Canal – Shardlow Stretch before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

No — Derwent Mouth Lock to Clay Mills is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

No — No night fishing is allowed on the Trent and Mersey Canal.

Good for: Anglers happy fishing from the towpath; Those who prefer a clearly defined bank and a roaming approach. Less suited to: Anyone planning to fish from the opposite bank or from a boat.

No. Fishing is not allowed in that section.

No. The section is closed to fishing generally, not just during night hours.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Shardlow Lock to the A6 Bridge that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

roach, perch, chub, bream.

Around Not published acres. A named section where fishing is not allowed..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Shardlow Lock to the A6 Bridge further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Trent and Mersey Canal – Shardlow Stretch before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

No — Shardlow Lock to the A6 Bridge is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

No — No night fishing is allowed on the Trent and Mersey Canal.

Good for: Anglers who check the boundary before setting up; Roaming anglers prepared to move to a permitted section. Less suited to: Anyone looking to fish between Shardlow Lock and the A6 Bridge.

No. Approximately 1.5 miles around Weston-on-Trent are excluded from the lease.

The checked facts only confirm that the section is excluded from the lease, so check the local permission before fishing there.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Weston-on-Trent section that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

roach, perch, chub, bream.

Around Not published acres. Approximately 1.5 miles around Weston-on-Trent are excluded from the lease..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Weston-on-Trent section further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Trent and Mersey Canal – Shardlow Stretch before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

No — Weston-on-Trent section is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

No — No night fishing is allowed on the Trent and Mersey Canal.

Good for: Anglers who confirm the fishery boundary before travelling; Those happy to fish the leased sections away from the excluded mileage. Less suited to: Anyone assuming the whole canal around Weston-on-Trent is included.