I'm relatively new to fly fishing and have had a few lessons and a few trips out to Ladybower as it's within reach of Manchester and fairly good fishing although it seems to have slowed recently and I've been advised that from July onwards it doesn't really fish too well.

Can anyone suggest anywhere suitable for a beginner to fish within a 45-60 minute drive from Manchester? I've trawled the internet but not much joy. I'm looking for somewhere that stocks Rainbows and isn't massively overpriced.

You could try Danebridge if its a small stillwater that you're after

http://www.enjoy-fishing.co.uk/modul...hp?cid=7&lid=1

Arnfield, in tintwistle. About 20 minutes from Manchester. Read about it here.

I was going to say the same as stuart and I will probably be going there in the morning for a days fishing.

Alan and more

Me too Alan. See you there.

OK stuart I will probably be there early and get a boat.

Alan and more

You have a PM Alan.

OK Stuart PM. replied to.

Alan and more

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Apologies to BDZ nothing personal just hoping to meet at arnfield tomorrow with Stuart.
Alan and more

Have you tried this site.

http://flyfishingvenues.co.uk/



I am a beginner and enjoy Loveclough fishery between Rawtentall and Burnley. Its about 25 mins from Manchester.

Theres Arnfield as said above.
My local water Walkerwood in Stalybridge http://www.walkerwood.free-online.co.uk/
Clegg Hall in Rochdale http://www.clegghalltroutfisheries.co.uk/index.html
Curleys in Bolton http://www.curleysfishery.co.uk/index.htm
And Pennine http://www.penninetroutfarmandfishery.co.uk/index.html

There a few all within half hour or so of Manchester.

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