Leicestershire club controlling River Soar, Grand Union Canal and stillwater fisheries around Loughborough.
Formed in 1865, Loughborough Soar Angling Society controls a wide variety of river, canal and stillwater fisheries between Sileby and Kegworth in Leicestershire. On the River Soar, members fish stretches from Sileby boatyard downstream to Sutton Bonington and beyond, noted for chub, bream, barbel, carp, pike and perch, with ongoing barbel restocking work carried out with the Environment Agency. The society also controls lengths of the Kegworth, Zouch, Loughborough and Barrow sections of the Grand Union Canal. In 2025 the club negotiated a year-round fishing trial at Dishley Pool with Loughborough's local council, reflecting continuing active management. Night fishing is permitted on the river and at Dishley Pool for season ticket holders. The society issues rules on fires, dogs, bait restrictions and bank conduct, and runs organised matches with bookings taken by telephone or email.
A large stillwater on the outskirts of Loughborough next to Derby Road playing fields, managed by the society under agreement with Charnwood Borough Council; in 2025 the club secured a year-long trial of all-year-round fishing with some seasonal night-fishing restrictions, and has stocked bream.
Species: bream, carp, pike, tench
Pond
A small settling pond adjacent to Black Brook, open from 7am until dusk, suitable for children and holding a good head of smaller fish.
Species: rudd, roach, perch, tench
Season tickets run from 16 June to the following 15 June; a winter permit is available from 1 December covering canals until 15 June; day tickets available but not sold on the bank, must be bought in advance from tackle shops.
