Rochdale Canal

If canal fishing is your thing then we have several miles of the Rochdale Canal for you to choose from.

The canal used to be our main fishery and was the best canal fishery in the North of England.
In 1982 Calderdale M.B.C. decided to restore the canal to boats to attract more tourists to the area.

Since that date a privately owned canal which was owned by Rochdale Canal Company has been handed over to the canal and river trust and the fishing has suffered badly as a result of boating, removal of reeds/weeds/overhanging trees/bushes and a general lack of consideration for fish stocks when maintenance and renewal works were carried out.

This Society used to spend all its money on the canal and many thousands of pounds worth of fish stocks have been introduced, especially since restoration to boats in an attempt to try to maintain the fishery. The canal is still worth a try as there are still good fish present but you have to find them!

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What type of fishery?

Rochdale Canal is a mixed fishery with species including:
Roach,Perch, Bream, Tench, Carp, Chub, Gudgeon, Ruff, Rudd and Pike in some sections up to 30lb.

Is night fishing allowed?

Yes. Only in areas where no houses back onto the canal.

Where is Rochdale Canal?

Fishing is allowed with a Todmorden Angling Society membership or day ticket between Callis Bridge, Hebden Bridge (Lock 13) and Manchester Road Castleton, Rochdale (Lock 51)

Map shown is the start of the Society’s stretch at Callis Bridge

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Any other Rules?

Do not block the public towpath with fishing gear.
Membership card MUST be carried and include member’s photograph.
Keepnets are allowed by members only.
Please be courteous to other canal users.
Do not make noise or cause disturbances at night.
Only one rod allowed when using a day ticket.
NO LITTERING

Can I get a day ticket?

Yes. Day tickets are available in advance from various outlets.

Parking and access?

Use car parks where possible.