River Medlock

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 8

The River Medlock is a watercourse in Greater Manchester, England, flowing for approximately 10 miles from its headwaters in east Oldham to its confluence with the River Irwell. Historically modified for industry, including being lined with concrete and bricks over a century ago, sections of the river have undergone significant restoration to re-naturalize the channel and improve habitats for aquatic life.

England licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at River Medlock and what's needed to catch them.

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Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Common Dace

Leuciscus leuciscus

Common Gudgeon

Gobio gobio

Common Roach

Rutilus rutilus

European Perch

Perca fluviatilis

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Tench

Tinca tinca

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on River Medlock. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Gurney Street

Flow Station

London Road

Flow Station

Know where you can legally fish on River Medlock

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

England licenses and regulations

England Boating Regulations

Canal & River Trust is the navigation authority for most inland canals and rivers in England and Wales, covering boat licences, registration, and rules of navigation. For coastal/sea boating the national Maritime & Coastguard Agency guidance applies instead.

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England Fishing License

An Environment Agency rod fishing licence is required to fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel in England. Buy a short-term or annual licence online via GOV.UK; junior licences are free but must be registered.

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England Fishing Regulations

The official Environment Agency freshwater rod-fishing byelaws for England: close seasons, size and catch limits, permitted baits and methods, and rod limits. These apply in addition to holding a rod licence.

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England Stream Access Laws

Closest official page on public access to land and water in England. Note there is no general public right to fish - fishing rights are privately owned, so you need the owner's or club's permission or a permit even where access on foot exists.

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Take River Medlock with you

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