How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Sheffield, 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 Sheffield, United Kingdom centres on a rich network of rivers, canals and stillwaters, offering coarse, predator and fly fishing within minutes of the city centre. Anglers can target quality barbel, chub, roach, perch and pike on the River Don system, as well as carp and silver fish on numerous reservoirs, park lakes and commercial fisheries across South Yorkshire. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:400,313 kmProximity:12.6 %
Moon Phases for Sheffield
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major Time:03:08 am - 05:08 am
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minor Time:06:45 am - 08:45 am
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major Time:03:19 pm - 05:19 pm
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minor Time:11:31 pm - 01:31 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 Sheffield
Fishing in Sheffield revolves around the River Don catchment, a revitalised post‑industrial river system backed up by canals, estate lakes and modern commercials. Within a short drive you can switch from barbel and chub on fast-running stretches to carp and silver fish on sheltered stillwaters, making the city a strong base for varied, year‑round angling.
The River Don and its tributaries such as the Rivelin, Loxley and Sheaf provide the most natural fishing close to Sheffield. From late spring through early autumn, the Don carries good populations of barbel, chub, dace and roach. Look for crease lines below weirs, inside bends with steadier flow and any deeper holes under bridges. Ledgering with feeder tactics is highly effective: use a small open‑end feeder packed with groundbait and pellets, and fish a short hooklength with bread flake, luncheon meat, pellets or caster for barbel and chub. Scale down to maggots or pinkies on a lighter hooklength for roach and dace when the water is clear.
In colder months, the Don’s slower urban sections and the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal come into their own for silver fish and perch. Pike and occasional zander patrol these same areas. When the water is coloured after rain, try a simple blockend feeder with maggots dropped tight to features such as moored boats, lock mouths and reed beds. For perch, small livebaits (where allowed) or lobworms fished close to structure produce the better fish; alternatively, small soft plastic jig lures hopped along the bottom are deadly in clear conditions.
The Sheffield & Tinsley Canal and nearby stretches of the Chesterfield Canal are classic canal venues: narrow, generally shallow and very feature‑driven. Target moorings, bends, junctions and any changes in depth. Pole fishing at 11–13 metres with fine tackle and small hooks is the dominant method, feeding micro pellets or a few pinkies and switching between a far‑shelf line and a down‑the-track line as the session develops. Early and late in the day often see the best sport, especially on boat‑traffic‑heavy stretches.
Stillwater options around Sheffield range from park lakes such as those at Hillsborough Park and Norfolk Park to larger reservoirs and well‑stocked commercial carp and match fisheries on the city’s outskirts and into Rotherham and Barnsley. Commercials typically hold high stocks of carp, F1s, bream and ide. Popular tactics include method feeder to island features with wafters or pellets, and short‑line pole fishing with micros and expanders for building big weights of carp and F1s. On pressured venues, downsizing hookbaits and feeding more cautiously than neighbouring pegs can make a big difference.
For specimen carp hunting on larger pits and reservoirs, approach with a stealth mindset. Find patrol routes along margins, dam walls and any visible snags. Use minimal but high‑quality baiting with boilies or particles, and make sure rigs are presented cleanly over any silt or debris by using slightly longer hooklinks and critically balanced hookbaits. In summer, surface fishing with dog biscuits tight to overhanging trees or reed lines can be particularly effective on calmer evenings.
Sheffield also offers nearby fly fishing for trout and grayling on Peak District streams and stillwaters within easy reach of the city. On the clearer upland rivers, focus on pocket water and riffles with short‑line nymphing using small tungsten nymphs. During hatches, switch to sparse dry flies fished on light leaders in the smoother glides, keeping low and using bankside cover to avoid spooking fish.
Across Sheffield’s waters, success hinges on reading each venue’s character: watch the tow on canals, colour and height on the Don, and wind direction on stillwaters. Travel light when exploring, carry a selection of natural baits and pellets, and adjust rigs and feed rates quickly in response to bites. Small tactical tweaks such as moving a feeder a metre, changing hookbait size or altering feeding frequency frequently turn a quiet session into a productive one around Sheffield.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Sheffield 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.
River Alport - 21.20296623805km
We found a total of 31 potential fishing spots nearby Sheffield. 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.
River Sheaf - 0.06504207659km , River Loxley - 2.22191933562km , River Rivelin - 2.95616359685km , Don Island - 8.43484035763km , River Rother - 8.65797692599km , Ewden Beck - 9.32308807053km , Little Don River - 11.4738640736km , Barlow Brook - 13.12398246346km , River Noe - 16.5365776571km , River Ashop - 16.78812778157km , River Hipper - 16.79466220701km , River Westend - 20.77232653173km , River Dearne - 21.0695411885km , River Alport - 21.20296623805km , River Wye - 24.38794586034km , Alfreton Brook - 31.09221168116km , Calder Island - 31.36676574586km , Stennard Island - 32.59077748285km , River Amber - 35.84637520658km , River Maun - 37.43166820706km , Willow Island - 39.28789592611km , Beal Island - 42.04020878515km , River Manifold - 42.71076403134km , River Idle - 43.80661802012km , River Goyt - 45.65730329615km , Holmes's Islands - 46.29909063379km , Wyaston Brook - 47.94747664633km , Holme Nook - 48.08172977948km , Torksey Island - 48.67415429102km , Browns Book - 48.83253758592km , Hollingworth Lake - 49.46795059682km
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