The Old River Irwell is located in Irlam, Manchester. This is an old stretch of the river which was cut off when the
Manchester Ship Canal was built. As a consequence, this water has become a stillwater approximately 3 acreas in size. Its shape makes this an ideal fishery for match anglers since the water is long and broad. A few years back the water has suffered a great pollution when raw sewage entered the water. This water is known for its pike, but there are occasional carp, bream and eel.