How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Stockport, 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 Stockport, Greater Manchester, centres on the River Mersey, River Goyt, River Tame and a network of well‑managed stillwaters that offer excellent coarse and predator sport. Anglers target specimen barbel, chub and carp alongside pike, perch and silver fish in both urban and semi‑rural settings. With varied venues and year‑round opportunity, Stockport is a strong base for river and stillwater fishing across the North West. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:400,313 kmProximity:12.6 %
Moon Phases for Stockport
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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:11:34 pm - 01:34 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 Stockport
The Stockport area gives coarse and predator anglers a mix of recovering rivers and productive stillwaters, with the River Mersey, Goyt and Tame forming the backbone of local fishing. These urban and semi‑urban systems now hold strong populations of barbel, chub and silver fish, while nearby commercials and club waters cater for carp, tench and mixed‑bag sport. Understanding seasonal movements between fast runs, deeper glides and sheltered pools is key to consistent catches around Stockport.
Seasonal patterns on the rivers follow classic spate‑river behaviour. In late winter and early spring, chub are the main target, often found under cover along the Mersey and Goyt; bread flake, cheesepaste and small boilies work well in steadier water. As temperatures rise from April into early summer, shoals of dace and roach spread through the runs, responding to maggot, caster and small worms on light tackle. Summer and early autumn are prime time for barbel and bigger chub; evening and after‑dark sessions with pellets, meat or boilies score well in deeper runs and tails of weirpools.
Stillwaters around Stockport typically fish best from spring through late autumn. In April and May, tench and bream feed confidently in the margins and over light groundbait, while carp patrol warmer, shallow areas. Through summer, commercial fisheries come into their own with F1s, carp and ide taking pellets and paste on pole or method feeder. As autumn cools the water, downsize hookbaits to maggot or 4–6 mm pellets for steady mixed‑bag fishing, then switch focus to perch and pike once the first frosts arrive.
Key habitats on the Mersey, Goyt and Tame include crease lines where fast and slow water meet, overhanging trees, undercut banks and the tails of bends. Barbel often hold just off the main flow on gravel runs, while chub favour cover—branches, rafts and bridge pilings. In higher water, fish drop into slacks and inside lines; when levels fall and clear, they push back into faster, oxygen‑rich runs. On stillwaters, look for reed‑beds, islands, shelves dropping from 3–6 ft, and any change in bottom type from silt to gravel.
Effective techniques are largely dictated by flow and venue pressure. On the rivers, a 10–12 ft barbel or Avon rod with 8–12 lb main line and a simple running lead or feeder rig covers most situations. Feed small pellets, broken boilies or hemp via a feeder, with a hair‑rigged pellet, meat cube or mini boilie on the hook. For roach and dace, step down to a light waggler or stick‑float set just tripping bottom, feeding maggots little and often—especially productive on the Goyt and Tame in steadier glides.
On commercials and ponds, short‑range pole work with micro pellets and soft pellets or corn is a reliable approach for carp and F1s. The method feeder with a small wafter or banded pellet excels when fish are further out or under pressure. For specimen carp, swap to stronger gear, solid hooks and bottom baits or wafters presented tight to islands or along features. Predator anglers should focus on deeper river holes and stillwater drop‑offs in late autumn and winter, using deadbaits or lures worked slowly along the bottom.
Throughout Stockport’s waters, success comes from observation and refinement: watch for rolling barbel and topping silvers at dusk, adjust shotting to match subtle changes in flow, and keep feed tight and controlled. With this tactical approach, anglers can unlock consistent sport from the Mersey valleys to the town’s surrounding lakes.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Stockport 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 - 11.17710045024km, River Alport - 24.91621968317km
We found a total of 31 potential fishing spots nearby Stockport. 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 Goyt - 0.91780181688km , River Medlock - 9.47927120756km , Saint George's Island - 9.91872947185km , River Irk - 10.23085736142km , River Irwell - 10.97517590187km , Manchester - 11.17710045024km , Birch Island - 17.99353692356km , River Bollin - 18.36976797864km , River Roch - 19.85403553746km , Hollingworth Lake - 23.33991453681km , River Alport - 24.91621968317km , River Westend - 26.12194324784km , Westleigh Brook - 26.69555913298km , Fir Tree Flash - 27.66394693307km , River Dane - 28.62505710414km , River Ashop - 29.72712623961km , River Noe - 31.62456588018km , Wigg Island - 36.48600767803km , Hebden Water - 37.1998158754km , Spike Island - 38.60389824851km , River Weaver - 39.17919376293km , Little Don River - 39.77802621402km , Ewden Beck - 40.63396269508km , River Rivelin - 43.74938884652km , River Wye - 44.00083436154km , River Loxley - 44.85772083371km , River Sheaf - 46.05571029045km , River Manifold - 46.72236465736km , Goose Island - 47.0335621121km , Stanlow Point - 49.27472049715km , Kirby Brook - 49.61226123196km
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Wharfs
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