Location: Off Tyrer Road, Newton -le-Willows, WA12 8SP. Key Required For Access: No. Combination Lock Access: No. Day Ticket Available: No. Strictly Members Only, Permit and Photo ID must be carried at all times. Fish Species: Bream, Chub, Common Carp, Crucian Carp, Eel, F1 Carp, Koi Carp, Mirror Carp, Perch, Pike, Roach, Rudd, Skimmers, Tench. Notes: The Lower Pound is approx 600 meters long and this section accommodates 56 pegs. Although the lower pound is mainly for pleasure angling it does have some matches on it, these are junior, ladies and outside club matches. The stocking levels here are that of a commercial fishery, but without the high cost of daily fishing. When you join the association it works out at less than 10 pence per day. Please be aware: Environment Agency Officials regularly visit our waters and will check your rod licence. Anyone found to be without a current E.A. rod licence will be prosecuted.

Location: Off Bradleigh Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8RB. Key Required For Access: No. Combination Lock Access: No. Day Ticket Available: No. Strictly Members Only, Permit and Photo ID must be carried at all times. Fish Species: Bream, Chub, Common Carp, Crucian Carp, Eel, F1 Carp, Ide, Koi Carp, Mirror Carp, Perch, Pike, Roach, Rudd, Skimmers, Tench. Notes: This is a section of disused canal that escaped the 1960’s landfill program, due to a few dedicated local anglers, that has since become controlled by Newton-le-Willows A.A. It is approx 1300 meters long and has 103 pegs on it, there is some very good specimen fishing for carp, tench and pike, also some very good silver fish and pleasure angling to be had. It is blocked off at both ends so there is no boat traffic. This section is also used for most Association matches in the senior match program. Please be aware: Environment Agency Officials regularly visit our waters and will check your rod licence. Anyone found to be without a current E.A. rod licence will be prosecuted.

PSAC Affiliated Water Shropshire Union Canal Meadow Lane Bridge No 139 to New Road Bridge No 148 General Description This is a continuation of the Croughton Bridge Stretch starting at Meadow Lane Bridge No 139 and ending at New Road Bridge No 148 (Oil Sites Rd) Members of Dee Anglers, Darlech AC, Liverpool & District Angling Association and Lymm Angling Club are allowed to fish this water through affiliation. Known Species Chub, Perch, Roach, Gudgeon, Bream, Carp, Tench Parking There is decent parking on the A5117 (Hill View Way) with easy access to the tow path around New Stanney Bridge No 140A. ///slam.winter.wisely Please respect the no fishing signs relating to overhead power lines.

PSAC Affiliated Water Shropshire Union Canal Croughton Bridge No 135 to Meadow Lane Bridge 139 General Description This water is the continuation of the Shropshire Union Canal at the end of the Backford stretch from Croughton Bridge No 135 to Meadow Lane Bridge 139. Members of Dee Anglers, Darlech AC, Liverpool & District Angling Association and Lymm Angling Club are allowed to fish this water through affiliation. Known Species Chub, Perch, Roach, Gudgeon, Bream, Carp, Tench Parking Parking is available at Croughton Bridge (135) at the side of Wervin Road that branches off to the left just before going under the motorway that crosses the canal and also at Picton Lane Bridge (136A) but would suggest that members check out the area themselves to identify additional parking along the length.  

PSAC Affiliated Water Shropshire Union Canal, Backford Bridge to Croughton Bridge General Description The middle of this stretch is Pretty Bridge (134) where Caughall Road crosses the canal and stretches to the left of the bridge to Backford Bridge (133) where the A41 crosses over the Canal and to the left of Pretty Bridge as far as Croughton Bridge (135) where Wervin Road Crosses just after it branches off to the left before it goes under motorway. Members of Dee Anglers, Darlech AC, Liverpool & District Angling Association and Lymm Angling Club are allowed to fish this water through affiliation. Known Species Chub, Perch, Roach, Gudgeon, Bream, Carp, Tench Parking Parking is available at the side of Wervin Road just before Croughton Bridge with similar parking available at the side of Claughall Road at Pretty Bridge ///hardly.hers.fluid

PSAC Affiliated Water Shropshire Union Canal, Mollington Bridge No 130 to Backford Bridge 133 General Description This water is from Mollington Bridge No 130 to Backford Bridge 133. Members of Dee Anglers, Darlech AC, Liverpool & District Angling Association and Lymm Angling Club are allowed to fish this water through affiliation. Known Species Chub, Perch, Roach, Gudgeon, Bream, Carp, Tench Parking Parking is available in the layby on the left approx. 150m before Mollington Bridge ///events.activism.kite

PSAC Affiliated Water Shropshire Union Canal, Christleton General Description This stretch of the Shropshire Union Canal runs alongside the A41 (Whitchurch Road, Christleton) from the A41 ring road bridge as far as Rowton Bridge past the Cheshire Cat Public House. With fishing on the stretch under the direct control of PSAC. There are various access points to the tow path along its length with various options for parking. Members of Dee Anglers, Darlech AC, Liverpool & District Angling Association and Lymm Angling Club are allowed to fish this water through affiliation. Known Species Chub, Perch, Roach, Gudgeon, Bream, Carp, Tench Parking Parking available on a concrete hard pad on the A41 Ring Road bridge, With possible space available around the entrance to vacant Old Trooper Inn and in Bridge Drive. Those choosing to park in Bridge Drive, should do sensibly as this is a residential road. No Parking in the Cheshire Cat car park. Parking is for their clientele only.

Shropshire Union Canal – Chester Bridge 113 – 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 north side of the canal. OS Ref: SJ 49555 60482 Sat Nav: 53.1400464, -2.7552705 What3Words: crescendo.gift.repeating Postcode: CH3 9BD Key Required: No

Shropshire Union Canal – Crow’s Nest Bridge 111 – Bridge 113 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 north side of the canal. OS Ref: SJ 49555 60482 Sat Nav: 53.1400464, -2.7552705 What3Words: crescendo.gift.repeating Postcode: CH3 9BD Key Required: No

Shropshire Union Canal – Shady Oak Bridge 109 – 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: 53.1381680, -2.7000351 What3Words: liability.districts.libraries Postcode: CW6 9UE Key Required: No

Shropshire Union Canal – Beeston Length Bridge 107 – Bridge 109 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: 53.1342131, -2.6699201 What3Words: sushi.screamed.pizzeria Postcode: CW6 9NJ Key Required: No

Llangollen Canal – Grindley Brook Bridge 25 – Bridge 32 General Information New for 2015 another prime stretch of the Llangollen canal which we have from bridge 25 at Quoisley right through to bridge 32 at Whitchurch. This canal passes through Norbury, Quoisley, Grindley Brook and to just beyond Whitchurch. It is considered particularly good fishing particularly through the quieter boat traffic period. Directions Heading west along the M56, leave at junction 10 and follow the A49 towards Whitchurch. Continue along the A49 through to Tarporley, stay on the A49 for approx 14 miles passing through two roundabouts at the third roundabout take the 3 rd exit onto Chester Road A41, after half a mile you’ll pass over the canal and turn immediate left turn left onto the Sandstone Trail into the car park of the cafe, the club’s length extends north and south (see map) along the tow path. Grindley Brook: OS Ref: SJ 52368 42929 Sat Nav: 52.9818103, -2.7107602 What3Words: rucksack.dearest.sped Postcode: SY13 4QH Key Required: No

Llangollen Canal Wrenbury Hall & Cotton Arms Bridge 15 – Bridge 22 General Information This stretch of the Llangollen Canal offers good fishing in and around the pretty Cheshire village of Wrenbury. The canal here is both quite shallow and clear and abounds with weed growth combining to make a rich aquatic habitat. As a result, the fish grow well, and specimens of all canal species can be found here. Directions Heading west along the M56, leave at junction 10 and follow the A49 towards Whitchurch. Continue along the A49 through to Tarporley. Pick up the A51 here towards Nantwich. After 6.5 miles turn right at a set of traffic lights onto Cuckoo Lane/A534. Go straight across at the crossroads (1 mile) and after 300m turn right onto Swanley Lane then turn right at the crossroads (.7 mile) onto Baddiley Lane. Proceed for 2 miles until you reach Wrenbury Hall on the right. Park on the verge in this area. The canal is on the entrance to the hall and the club’s stretch runs south. Alternatively, proceed 1.5 miles to the car park opposite the Cotton Arms. The canal is 100m further along this road and the club’s length extends north and south (see map) along the tow path. Wrenbury Hall, Wrenbury: OS Ref: SJ 60468 48109 Sat Nav: 53.028800, -2.5908852 What3Words: passively.outraged.animates Postcode: CW5 8EQ Cotton Arms, Wrenbury: OS Ref: SJ 59058 47944 Sat Nav: 53.027203, -2.6118869 What3Words: handfuls.latter.according Postcode: CW5 8HG Key Required: No

Llangollen Canal Wrenbury Heath Bridge 13 – Bridge 15 General Information This stretch of the Llangollen Canal offers good fishing in and around the pretty Cheshire village of Wrenbury. The canal here is both quite shallow and clear and abounds with weed growth combining to make a rich aquatic habitat. As a result, the fish grow well, and specimens of all canal species can be found here. Directions Heading west along the M56, leave at junction 10 and follow the A49 towards Whitchurch. Continue along the A49 through to Tarporley. Pick up the A51 here towards Nantwich. After 6.5 miles turn right at a set of traffic lights onto Cuckoo Lane/A534 and go straight across at the crossroads (1 mile). After 300m turn right onto Swanley Lane and turn right at the crossroads (.7 mile) onto Baddiley Lane. Follow this road for 1.5 miles and park on the left just over the canal bridge. The club’s stretch starts here at bridge no. 15 and extends in a northerly direction to bridge no. 13. OS Ref: SJ60767 49409 Sat Nav: 53.035034, -2.586947 What3Words: hinders.fidgeting.agreed Postcode: CW5 8ED Key Required: No

Bridgewater Canal General Information This stretch of the Bridgewater Canal is just over 4 miles in length, running through Runcorn from Waterloo Bridge through to Preston Brook Marina. It is regarded by many as one of the most prolific canal stretches for specimen-sized fish in the Northwest of England. The length has any excellent pedigree, having produced carp over 30lbs, pike to well over 20lbs, bream over 8lbs, tench over 8lbs and perch over 3lbs, all backed by a good supply of roach over the magical 2lb mark. Fishing to features, such as moored boats, bridges or lily pads is the key to locating the fish here and it is very much worthwhile putting up with the boat traffic during the summer months as the disturbance caused rarely has any impact on feeding fish. Specimen hunters can roam along the length to hunt their quarry whilst pleasure and match anglers can build up swims slowly to attract the shoals of big roach and bream. As this stretch runs through urban Runcorn there are plenty of parking areas available. Members are advised to locate these for themselves, ensuring they do not obstruct access to the vehicles of local residents or commercial premises. Fishing from towpath only, night fishing allowed but keep tow path clear. Directions For Waterloo Bridge head west along the M56 and come off at Junction 12, heading towards Runcorn. At the roundabout take the 2 nd exit and travel for 4.8 miles before turning left onto Leiria Way. After 0.3 mile turn left onto High Street. A free car park is located off this road on the right just before the road bridge. The canal and its pathway are adjacent. East (left as you approach on foot) leads to Preston Brook. For Preston Brook Marina, head west along the M56 and come off at Junction 11, heading towards Preston Brook/Daresbury. At the roundabout, take the 1 st exit. Take the 2 nd exit at each of the next two roundabouts and after about a mile turn left onto Marina Lane. OS Ref: SJ 51047 82938 Sat Nav: 53.3414116, -2.7371166 What3Words: either.scope.friday Postcode: Waterloo Bridge WA7 1JH, Crawley’s Bridge WA7 3AF Key Required: No