How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Salford, United Kingdom ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar bite times, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, 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 forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- 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.
Fishing in Salford, Greater Manchester, centres around the River Irwell, Salford Quays and a network of urban canals, offering surprisingly diverse angling in a heavily developed setting. Local waters hold specimen carp, powerful pike and hard-fighting barbel, along with bream, roach and perch that respond well to refined tactics. Whether you’re targeting predators at Salford Quays or trotting the Irwell through the city, there are year-round opportunities for every coarse angler. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:400,313 kmProximity:12.6 %
Moon Phases for Salford
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major Time:03:11 am - 05:11 am
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minor Time:06:48 am - 08:48 am
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major Time:03:22 pm - 05:22 pm
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minor Time:11:35 pm - 01:35 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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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
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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
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Fishing Overview Salford
Salford’s fishing is defined by its urban waterways: the River Irwell as it winds through the city, the stillwaters of Salford Quays, and stretches of the Bridgewater Canal and Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal nearby. Despite the concrete surroundings, these venues hold excellent stocks of coarse fish, with realistic chances of double-figure carp and pike, chunky barbel in the Irwell, and plentiful silver fish for match-style sport.
Seasonally, winter on the Irwell and canals is prime time for roach, perch and pike. Clearer water calls for finer end tackle: small wire traces for pike, light fluorocarbon for silver fish, and scaled-down hooks and feeders. Perch respond to small worms or red maggots fished tight to structure, while pike often patrol marinas, bridges and canal junctions; deadbaits such as smelt or sardine fished just off the bottom are consistent producers in cold, coloured water.
Spring sees the Irwell’s barbel and chub become more active. Once water temperatures rise, ledgered meat, pellets or boilies presented in the heavier runs, especially below weirs and bridges, will pick out better fish. On calmer canal and Quays venues, this is also the time when carp begin to move into the margins on warmer afternoons. Simple method feeder rigs with 6–8 mm pellets or small wafters cast to features like moored boats, overflows and obvious shelves score well.
Summer opens up the best of Salford’s mixed fishing. On bright, warm days, the main challenge is pressure and water clarity. Fish early and late: dawn and dusk sessions on the Irwell produce barbel, chub and the odd big perch on trotted maggot or caster, or on small cage feeders packed with groundbait and hemp. For the canals and Salford Quays, margin fishing with strong pole or waggler gear comes into its own. Loose-feed maggots or micro pellets little and often, then present a banded pellet, corn or double maggot over the top for roach, skimmers and opportunist carp.
Autumn is trophy time. Cooling water pushes baitfish into tighter shoals, and the predators follow. Around Salford Quays, lure fishing with shads, paddle tails and small jerkbaits works extremely well for perch and pike; vary your retrieve speed and keep baits close to the bottom steps and drop-offs. On the Irwell, this is the best period for a big barbel or chub, especially after rainfall colours the river. Step up your line strength, use robust hooklengths and feed pellets and broken boilies through a feeder to hold fish in the swim.
Across all venues, successful anglers focus on three things: location, scale and stealth. In an urban setting, fish are heavily pressured yet strongly tied to cover. Target moored boats, bridge pilings, outfalls, marinas and any visible change in depth. Match your tackle to the venue—fine but not fragile on canals, genuinely strong on the Irwell and at the Quays where snags and big fish are common. Finally, travel light so you can keep moving until you find fish, keep disturbance to a minimum, and let regular, modest feeding build the swim rather than over-baiting from the start.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Salford 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 2 main harbours in this area.
Manchester - 1.66390713897km, River Alport - 35.07990462621km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Salford. 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.
Manchester - 1.66390713897km , Saint George's Island - 2.454909614km , River Irwell - 2.54267503951km , River Irk - 2.72706931832km , River Medlock - 4.2232646639km , River Roch - 8.81088018426km , River Goyt - 12.22840377573km , River Bollin - 13.61843308358km , Westleigh Brook - 16.35281693321km , Fir Tree Flash - 16.81041821647km , Birch Island - 18.81808249829km , Hollingworth Lake - 19.11233844043km , River Dane - 29.47232233645km , Wigg Island - 31.02192048998km , Spike Island - 32.79151937571km , Hebden Water - 32.79612217517km , River Alport - 35.07990462621km , River Weaver - 35.22066314444km , River Westend - 35.31029143597km , Goose Island - 35.85634081458km , River Hodder - 39.36204228803km , Kirby Brook - 40.07920954015km , Langley's Brook - 40.12219080119km , River Ashop - 40.4477325546km , Sugar Brook - 41.65617790414km , Hurlston Brook - 41.96541910573km , Fazakerley Brook - 42.66799958904km , River Noe - 42.85683631148km , River Ribble - 44.41161876936km , Mill Stream - 44.54844169204km , Stanlow Point - 44.58144136864km , River Douglas - 45.14960546346km , Drummersdale - 45.84424738065km , Sandy Brook - 46.32539677778km , Black Brook - 46.38148219668km , River Loud - 46.86565003329km , Fine Jane Brook - 47.56188665871km , North Carriers Dock (historical) - 47.5843140585km , Stanley Dock - 47.60970717621km , Huskisson Branch Dock No. 3 - 47.63142012689km
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