Fishwick played for Leyland, Hamilton Central and Chorley (in two spells) before joining Plymouth Argyle.

He made his debut for Frank Buckley's team on 24 October, in a 4–0 victory over Wolves at Bloomfield Road.

[4] After making six league appearances for Blackpool during the 1927–28 season,[5] Fishwick joined Port Vale in March 1928.

[1] He enjoyed regular football for the rest of the season, scoring once in nine Second Division games.

[1] He was sold to Tranmere Rovers in March 1931 and later returned to his hometown club Chorley.