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About Marsh Canal

Marsh Canal is one of our most mature and well-sheltered lakes, offering 22 pegs ideal for pole fishing. With a width of 11m to 14m, a depth of 6ft at its deepest, and 2ft across the far bank, it consistently produces great catches for both day ticket anglers and club matches.

A variety of species thrive in Marsh, including Golden Tench, Commons, Mirrors, F1s (up to 15lbs), Barbel, Bream, Perch, Roach, and Rudd.

22 pegs
Stocked with Golden Tench, Carp, F1s, Barbel, Bream & more
Ideal for pole fishing (6ft deep, 11-14m wide, 2ft at the far bank)
Easy access near the car park

Fishing across to cover: Pinging maggots or caster shallow will produce great F1 nets
Pellet in 3ft of water: Targets F1s, Commons, and Mirrors up to 15lbs
Maggots in the middle: A productive method for big F1s up to 4lbs
Fishing tight to the far bank (summer months): Pellet shallow over mudholes attracts big Carp up to 12lbs
Margins: Ideal for catching big Carp using pellets or corn

Marsh Canal is one of the best match canals in Cheshire, consistently fishing well all year round. Its classic canal style, variety of fishing methods, and easy access near the car park make it a favorite among match anglers and day-ticket visitors alike.

Opening Hours

7:30am – 4:30pm, 7 days

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2025 Rules & Regulations

  • All Juniors under 16 years MUST be accompanied by an Adult at all times
  • Strictly no night fishing
  • No dogs allowed apart from on Ribbon Lake – See here
  • Must have a valid EA Rod License
  • No Keep Nets
  • Maximum Barbless Hook size 14
  • 2 Rods maximum per Peg (3 on Holbar – see below)
  • No Braided Lines
  • In-line method feeders only
  • No Elasticated Methods – except for Guru X-Safe
  • No Fixed Rigs
  • No braided line
  • No Nuts, Cat/Dog Food, Bloodworm or Jokers
  • No Floating Baits
  • No artificial baits
  • Ground Bait 2 kilo per peg limit
  • No Boilies apart from Holbar (2 kilo per peg)
  • Barbless Hooks Only
  • 14s Maximum Hook Size
  • Above bait bans apply.
  • In-line method feeders only
  • No Elasticated Methods – except for Guru X-Safe system
  • 8 pint bait limit per Match.
  • 2 Kilo Ground Bait (In addition to the 8 Pints above)
  • Two keepnets, or more, must be used from the start in all Matches.
  • All keepnets to be placed drying on the bank behind your peg and not put in the water until 15 minutes before start of match.
  • A 66lb limit in each net with fish distributed evenly between nets.
  • No swinging fish in, a landing net must be used for every fish.
  • No bait to be thrown in after the Match. Bait Bins are Provided
  • No pole cups over the water before all in.
  • No fishing over aerator ropes.
  • Match official decisions are final.
  • Offenders will be disqualified.
  • You may trim any vegetation above the water’s surface, but do not pull any vegetation out of the water. No cleaning of the lake bed before the start of the match.
  • Please gather trimmed vegetation neatly on the bank.
  • If there is loose trimming from bailiff works, you may scoop it out with your landing net.

Thank you for taking the time to read the above rules. If you have any questions, please contact the Bailiff on 07950057613.

Please respect and adhere to all rules as spot checks will be exercised on the banks.
Partridge Lakes Fishery cannot accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injury to any person, property or vehicles whilst at the Fishery.

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