How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Stoke-on-Trent, 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.
Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire offers a diverse mix of canal, river and commercial stillwater fishing, ideal for coarse anglers of all levels. With the Trent & Mersey Canal, River Trent, River Dove and numerous day-ticket fisheries close by, Stoke-on-Trent fishing is known for its consistent sport for carp, barbel, chub and a wide range of silver fish throughout the year. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Visibility:86%
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Distance to earth:400,313 kmProximity:12.6 %
Moon Phases for Stoke-on-Trent
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major Time:03:11 am - 05:11 am
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minor Time:06:50 am - 08:50 am
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major Time:03:22 pm - 05:22 pm
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minor Time:11:32 pm - 01:32 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 Stoke-on-Trent
Fishing in Stoke-on-Trent centres on a rich network of canals, rivers and commercial pools that fish well all year. The Trent & Mersey Canal threads through the city, joined by the Caldon Canal, while the nearby River Trent, River Dove and a cluster of day-ticket and club stillwaters give anglers plenty of choice within a short drive. Species range from canal roach and perch to powerful river barbel and double-figure carp in local lakes.
Seasonal patterns around Stoke-on-Trent are fairly predictable. From late spring through early autumn, canal and commercial carp are very active, with pellet waggler, method feeder and short-pole tactics dominating match results. Warm months also bring excellent mixed-bag fishing for roach, skimmers and perch on the canals and slower river sections. In winter, the clearer canals respond well to bloodworm-style natural baits, small pinkies and bread punch, while the River Trent and Dove can produce quality chub and grayling on milder days. Pike fishing on the canalised stretches and local reservoirs picks up as temperatures fall and silver fish shoal tightly.
Key habitats and venues include the boat traffic influenced Trent & Mersey Canal, where turning bays, marina mouths, bridges and lock approaches consistently hold fish. The Caldon Canal tends to be a touch clearer and can be very good for roach and perch, especially near structure such as moored boats and overhanging bushes. On the River Trent near Stoke, look for crease lines below bends, gravel glides and deeper runs under high banks for barbel and chub, while side-streams and shallower riffles often hold dace and grayling. Commercial fisheries around Stoke-on-Trent typically feature well-stocked carp, F1s and silver fish with easily accessed pegs and consistent depth.
Effective methods and rigs hinge on reading each venue. On the canals, a fine canal pole rig with light main line, small hooks and tiny, strung-out shotting is standard for roach and skimmers, with squatts, pinkies and micro pellets the main feed. Fishing just past the near shelf or down the track often scores, with a bonus line tight across if boat traffic allows. For the rivers, robust feeder gear with cage or open-end feeders works well; groundbait and small pellets or hemp introduce feed, while hookbaits such as luncheon meat, crab-flavoured pellets or worms pick out better barbel and chub. In stillwaters, method feeders tight to islands, bomb-and-corn to showing fish, and short-pole margin fishing over loose-fed pellets or corn are all reliable.
Tactical tips for Stoke-on-Trent fishing focus on adapting to pressure and clarity. On busy canals, keep feed light and regular, topping up only when bites fade. In coloured water after rain, step up hookbaits to corn, meat or double maggot. On rivers like the Trent, start with a steady but not heavy feed and increase only when fish clearly respond. Commercial carp often patrol the near and far margins, so treat edges as priority swims, especially in the last two hours of daylight. Always watch how local match anglers set up and feed; small changes in hookbait size, pellet grade or line choice can dramatically lift your catch rates on these well-fished Stoke-on-Trent venues.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Stoke-on-Trent area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.
Duckbay Island - 28.83803921914km
We found a total of 28 potential fishing spots nearby Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Penk - 23.73380017028km , River Churnet - 23.87126476828km , River Sow - 25.91795875195km , River Manifold - 27.02499987314km , Holmes's Islands - 28.13193936077km , Duckbay Island - 28.83803921914km , Browns Book - 31.72206228564km , Wyaston Brook - 32.01112215068km , Hawkstone lake - 33.56774223685km , River Dane - 34.92448351687km , River Blithe - 36.90163256812km , Birch Island - 38.83453596521km , Chasewater - 40.64935919124km , River Roden - 41.73589347138km , River Wye - 43.00157566867km , Horninglow island - 43.70173625195km , Brown's Island - 44.14599469921km , River Goyt - 45.97025363319km , Newton Mere - 46.14910707247km , Sweat Mere - 46.30039722462km , River Tame - 46.54998671555km , Crose Mere - 46.93768952717km , River Bollin - 47.06686485685km , River Tern - 47.48326626787km , River Amber - 47.67595945501km , Holme Nook - 48.32880877532km , River Weaver - 48.44989252119km , River Noe - 48.94578682433km
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