How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Warrington, United Kingdom ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar bite times, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide tables, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar bite times and the best moon phases.
- Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide tables.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Warrington in Cheshire offers excellent coarse and predator fishing along the River Mersey, Bridgewater Canal and a dense network of day-ticket and club waters. Anglers target carp, barbel, chub, roach, perch and pike in easily accessible venues around Warrington, with productive fishing available all year round for both pleasure and specimen anglers. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moonrise:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:100%
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Full Moon
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Distance to earth:405,116 kmProximity:1.4 %
Moon Phases for Warrington
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poor Day
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minor Time:02:27 am - 04:27 am
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major Time:11:47 am - 01:47 pm
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minor Time:
09:07 pm -
11:07 pm
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major Time:11:30 pm - 01:30 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Mon, 29 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 06:02 am | 7.41 ft |
| high | 11:42 am | 26.61 ft |
| low | 06:17 pm | 7.48 ft |
| high | 11:58 pm | 27.95 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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Full Moon |
low:
, 8.04 ft
high:
, 26.15 ft
, Coeff: 73
low:
, 7.87 ft
high:
, 27.36 ft
, Coeff: 80
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Full Moon |
low:
, 7.41 ft
high:
, 26.61 ft
, Coeff: 75
low:
, 7.48 ft
high:
, 27.95 ft
, Coeff: 83
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Full Moon |
low:
, 6.79 ft
high:
, 26.94 ft
, Coeff: 77
low:
, 7.09 ft
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Full Moon |
high:
, 28.31 ft
, Coeff: 85
low:
, 6.23 ft
high:
, 27.1 ft
, Coeff: 78
low:
, 6.76 ft
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Waning Gibbous |
high:
, 28.48 ft
, Coeff: 86
low:
, 5.84 ft
high:
, 27.07 ft
, Coeff: 78
low:
, 6.63 ft
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Waning Gibbous |
high:
, 28.44 ft
, Coeff: 86
low:
, 5.64 ft
high:
, 26.9 ft
, Coeff: 77
low:
, 6.69 ft
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Waning Gibbous |
high:
, 28.31 ft
, Coeff: 85
low:
, 5.71 ft
high:
, 26.64 ft
, Coeff: 76
low:
, 6.99 ft
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Waning Gibbous |
high:
, 28.08 ft
, Coeff: 84
low:
, 6 ft
high:
, 26.35 ft
, Coeff: 74
low:
, 7.45 ft
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Fishing Overview Warrington
Fishing in Warrington centres on the River Mersey, the Bridgewater Canal and a host of managed stillwaters within easy driving distance of the town. The area is particularly well-known for quality coarse and predator fishing, with year-round action for carp, barbel, chub, roach, perch and pike. Urban accessibility is a major advantage here: many productive pegs sit within a short walk of roadside parking, making Warrington a practical base for regular sessions before or after work.
Seasonal patterns around Warrington follow typical North West trends. In late winter and early spring, canal and Mersey silverfish dominate; roach, skimmers and small perch respond well to pinkie, maggot and fine-groundbait approach in clearer water. As temperatures rise from April into early summer, stillwaters and commercials come alive with carp, F1s, ide and crucians, fishing best on pellets, corn and meat. Summer on the Mersey and Bridgewater Canal is prime time for evening trotting and waggler fishing for chub, dace and roach, with bonus barbel where the flow and depth suit. Autumn is predator time: perch, pike and zander feed hard ahead of winter, responding to both lure and deadbait tactics. The coldest months favour short, mobile sessions with small lures for perch and scaled-down pole or feeder rigs for roach and skimmers.
Key habitat types include the tidal and non-tidal stretches of the River Mersey, the steady, uniform Bridgewater Canal, and a mix of deep, open stillwaters and intimate, feature-rich ponds. On the Mersey, look for crease lines, inside bends, bridge pillars and wastewater outfalls where food concentrates and fish hold. The canal rewards targeting boat channels, far-bank features, moored boats and any overhanging cover. Stillwaters often have well-established marginal reed beds, islands and drop-offs; mapping these features with a lead or bare bomb before starting can transform results.
Effective techniques in Warrington vary by venue. On the Bridgewater Canal, a light pole or long whip with small floats, size 18–22 hooks and micros or groundbait introduced via pole cup keeps roach and skimmers lining up, while a chopped-worm line down the track can pull in better perch. For the Mersey, feeder fishing with groundbait or method feeders is a strong all-round approach; alternate between maggot, worm and pellet hookbaits to locate what fish prefer on the day. Trotting with a stick float or bolo on steadier sections is highly effective for chub and roach when the river runs with a touch of colour.
Carp and commercial fisheries around Warrington respond well to modern match and specimen tactics. For match-style carp, short-pole shallow rigs, method-feeder tight to islands and bomb-and-pellet lines all score. Fish micros and 4–6 mm pellets for numbers, stepping up to corn, meat or 8 mm pellet for bigger samples. On more challenging, low-stock carp waters, stay quiet, travel light and use solid banksticks rather than noisy pods. Simple bottom rigs with 12–15 lb main line, safe leads and 15–25 lb coated hooklinks are ample for the majority of local carp, with pop-ups and wafters over small, tight baited areas often out-fishing big beds of bait.
Predator anglers in Warrington should focus on structure and water clarity. On the canal and slow Mersey sections, small soft plastics, dropshot rigs and 5–10 cm shads work well for perch and zander, particularly along boat channels and lock mouths. For pike, suspend deadbaits just off the bottom near features such as marinas, bends and confluences, or cover water quickly with spinnerbaits and larger paddle-tail lures. Always carry wire traces, long forceps and a large, knotless landing net to handle predators efficiently and return them in top condition.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Warrington area
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.
Manchester - 23.41042126177km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Warrington. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Wigg Island - 9.04544439439km , River Bollin - 9.80779037234km , Spike Island - 10.85135681272km , Westleigh Brook - 11.13773190053km , Fir Tree Flash - 12.82761109175km , River Weaver - 13.73414877427km , Birch Island - 14.28440174395km , River Dane - 16.26907669207km , River Medlock - 20.74918718367km , Stanlow Point - 22.62205401411km , Saint George's Island - 22.8886997504km , Kirby Brook - 23.16775721548km , Manchester - 23.41042126177km , Sugar Brook - 23.45541190041km , River Irk - 24.16076677705km , River Irwell - 24.36272848934km , Fazakerley Brook - 24.61769387604km , Goose Island - 25.12322618182km , River Roch - 26.86515636851km , Prince's Dock - 27.93085063734km , Stanley Dock - 28.00425457395km , East Waterloo Dock - 28.04789027615km , Prince's Half Tide Dock - 28.05098417871km , Victoria Dock (historical) - 28.11041578905km , Trafalgar Dock (historical) - 28.14499731384km , Clarence Dock (historical) - 28.14891463441km , West Waterloo Dock - 28.15927038875km , Collingwood Dock - 28.20623977945km , Wellington Dock (historical) - 28.26575270605km , Clarence Half Tide Dock (historical) - 28.27743301657km , Sandond Dock (historical) - 28.28005738978km , Huskisson Branch Dock No. 1 - 28.31307791422km , Nelson Dock - 28.33736616524km , Bramley Moore Dock - 28.34487071084km , Salisbury Dock - 28.34572180932km , Huskisson Branch Dock No. 2 (historical) - 28.35661630929km , Huskisson Branch Dock No. 3 - 28.38947195823km , Sandon Half Tide Dock - 28.51825771694km , Huskisson Dock - 28.60594447092km , North Carriers Dock (historical) - 28.60854482218km
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