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1 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout.
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2 clubs and syndicates
Membership water on the River Bollin, some with day tickets alongside.
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2 tributaries feed it
Each has its own page, with beats where we list them.
About the River Bollin
The River Bollin is one of the three main tributaries of the Mersey in Cheshire, with the Weaver and the Gowy. It rises from springs near the Buxton to Macclesfield road at the western end of the Peak District and runs for about 30 miles, through Macclesfield and Wilmslow and under Manchester Airport. For its last ten miles it forms part of the border between Cheshire and Greater Manchester, before it joins the Mersey section of the Manchester Ship Canal at Warburton.
The River Dean, which rises in Macclesfield Forest and runs through Bollington, joins it near Styal. The Bollin was badly polluted by the industry of Macclesfield in the nineteenth century, and the clean up of the Mersey and its tributaries has brought the Atlantic salmon back. Salmon parr were found in the river in 2025 for the first time since 2015.
Trout clubs hold lengths of the Bollin and the Dean, and the river also has chub, barbel and pike lower down. Most of the fishing is club water.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Bollin runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
River Bollin at a glance
- Length
- 30 miles
- Source
- Springs near the Buxton to Macclesfield road, near Macclesfield
- Mouth
- Manchester Ship Canal (Mersey) at Warburton
- Country
- United Kingdom
Conditions now
Fish species
Anglers on the River Bollin can target brown trout. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
Fishing Beats on the River Bollin
Browse all 2 beatsBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Bollin. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Bollin
2 clubsMembership bodies holding water on the River Bollin. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
Tributaries
Rivers that feed the River Bollin.
FAQ
River Bollin FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Bollin, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Bollin?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Bollin?
03When is the fishing season on the River Bollin?
04What fish can I catch in the River Bollin?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Bollin?
Worth a read
2 bookable beats
On the River Bollin
