Shropshire Union Canal
Shropshire Union Canal
Autherley
Wolverhampton
Staffordshire
WV8 1XU
Autherley
Wolverhampton
Staffordshire
WV8 1XU
Description:
This stretch of the Shroppie is unusual for a narrow canal as it is so deep. There’s 7 ft in some areas down the middle. Mid Leisure Angling Centre control the stretch from just above the outflow to the walkover bridge and from there to the Droveway Bridge it’s controlled by Wolves AA. Roach to 1 lb are the main quarry.
However, also present are carp and pike topping 20 lb, bream to 5 lb, chub 4 lb, perch 2 lb, plus skimmers and gudgeon.
This stretch of the Shroppie is unusual for a narrow canal as it is so deep. There’s 7 ft in some areas down the middle. Mid Leisure Angling Centre control the stretch from just above the outflow to the walkover bridge and from there to the Droveway Bridge it’s controlled by Wolves AA. Roach to 1 lb are the main quarry.
However, also present are carp and pike topping 20 lb, bream to 5 lb, chub 4 lb, perch 2 lb, plus skimmers and gudgeon.
Tactics:
Conventional pole tactics work in the clear water. Rigs need to be slightly heavier than normal to combat the depth. For roach fish squatt, bread punch or hemp over loose feed. Bream and skimmers to soft pellet, especially in the summer. Chopped worm and caster will take bream, perch, odd chub and skimmers. Carp can show at times; this stretch produced a brilliant 100 lb-plus match weight a few years ago. Caster can sort out better roach, skimmers and perch. Squatt and pinkie for gudgeon. Good Swims: As indicated on the fishery plan. |
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Local Tackle Shop:
Mid Leisure Angling Centre, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, WV10 8EB. Tel: 01902 783491.
Mid Leisure Angling Centre, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, WV10 8EB. Tel: 01902 783491.
Main Species:
Ticket Costs and Opening Times:
Mid Leisure stretch it is £2.00 and Wolves AA stretch £2.50 a day on the bank.
Season permits are: Mid Leisure £8.00 - Wolves AA 20.00 Adult - £15.00 concessions.
Mid Leisure day and season permits plus Wolves AA season permits from shop listed.
Wolves AA enquiries: 01902 457906;
Mid Leisure: as number listed above.
Fishing dawn until dusk. Open all year.
Mid Leisure stretch it is £2.00 and Wolves AA stretch £2.50 a day on the bank.
Season permits are: Mid Leisure £8.00 - Wolves AA 20.00 Adult - £15.00 concessions.
Mid Leisure day and season permits plus Wolves AA season permits from shop listed.
Wolves AA enquiries: 01902 457906;
Mid Leisure: as number listed above.
Fishing dawn until dusk. Open all year.
How to get there....
From J2, M54 take the A449 towards Wolverhampton. Turn right at the first roundabout and left at the next roundabout. Continue on and turn right at the next roundabout. Go over the canal and turn left into Ryefields. Turn left again into Catisfield Crescent, go through the estate to the canal. |