Compstall Reservoir
Reservoir
In Etherow Country Park, Compstall (SK6 5JD). Predominantly a carp water; the back water holds bream and perch.
Species: Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch
Stockport, Greater Manchester
Stockport & District Anglers Federation
Stockport federation with Compstall Reservoir, Poynton Pool, Woodbank Park Pool and River Goyt fishing.
Stockport & District Anglers Federation offers coarse fishing on stillwaters around Stockport and stretches of the River Goyt. Its waters include Compstall Reservoir in Etherow Country Park, now mainly a carp water that also holds bream and roach; Poynton Pool, a challenging specimen carp water; Woodbank Park Pool in Offerton, with tench, crucian carp, perch, roach and carp; and Newhouse Farm at Bramhall, which requires a key from Hazel Grove Angling. Federation cards run from 16 June to 15 June and are sold through local tackle-shop vendors. A new committee has been in place in recent years, and in 2026 the federation reported that water levels at Poynton Pool were being lowered for reservoir safety surveys.
Fishing available
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Club waters
Poynton Pool
Lake
Specimen carp water in Poynton (SK12 1RE). Water levels being reduced from 2026 for reservoir safety surveys; beware silted banks.
Species: Carp
Woodbank Park Pool
Pond
Small pool within Woodbank Park, Offerton (SK1 4JR).
Species: Tench, Crucian carp, Perch, Roach, Common carp, Mirror carp
Newhouse Farm
Pond
Water at Bramhall; a key from Hazel Grove Angling is required.
Membership
- Junior
- Junior cards available; juniors under 12 must be accompanied by a card holder over 18.
Federation handbook/card runs 16 June – 15 June, sold through local vendors. 1-rod and 2-rod cards for juniors, intermediates, seniors, senior citizens and disabled anglers.