Hanchurch Fishing Club
Key Information
Fishing Pools
Hanchurch Fishing Club boasts a diverse range of fishing pools, catering to both annual subscribers and day visitors. Pools 1 to 10 are reserved for yearly members, offering a comprehensive selection of fishing spots. For those opting for a day visit, excellent value rates are available, ensuring a fulfilling fishing experience. The Raymar Canal features 60 pegs dedicated to match and day ticket anglers, stocked with a variety of species including barbel. Meanwhile, the Model Canal, also with 60 pegs, is named in honour of the farm donated by the Duke of Sutherland, the former owner of Trentham Gardens. This canal regularly hosts competitions, with carp weighing between 50 to 80lb commonly caught and a record match weight of 102lb 5oz.
Fish Species
Anglers at Hanchurch have the opportunity to target a wide array of fish species. The fisheries are well-stocked with carp, crucian, roach, bream, perch, chub, rudd, tench, and silver fish, catering to various fishing preferences. Additionally, the trout pools are meticulously stocked with brown and rainbow trout, available on a day ticket basis. This variety ensures that both coarse and fly fishing enthusiasts can find their preferred catch throughout the year.