
Bridgewater Canal
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
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Postcode: Waterloo Bridge WA7 1JH, Crawley’s Bridge WA7 3AF
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