Shropshire Union Canal Meadow Lane Bridge 139 to New Road Bridge 148 (Ellesmere Port)
Venue description
This is a continuation of our Croughton Bridge Stretch starting at Meadow Lane Bridge No 139 and ending at New Road Bridge No 148 (Oil Sites Rd)
Bridge 148 is situated just before the National Waterways Museum (Ellesmere Port) where parking is available in the museum Car Park. (w3w ///today.adults.misty)
There is decent parking on the A5117 (Hill View Way) with easy access to the tow path around New Stanney Bridge No 140A. (w3w ///slam.winter.wisely)
Members of Dee Anglers, Darlech AC, Liverpool & District Angling Association, Lymm Angling Club and Newton Le Willown Anglin Association are allowed to fish this water through affiliation.
The following is a link to the Improve Your Canal Fishing videos with Simon Mottram (Motty) . A great set of videos for those wishing to learn more about or get into canal fishing!
For our youngsters and parents of youngsters who would like to introduce them to canal fishing, will find this link to the C & R T’s Learn to Fish videos with Motty, invaluable.
Known Species
- Chub
- Perch
- Gudgeon
- Bream
- Tench