Address:

Postcode TN26 2NH

Grid Reference TQ 978 313

‘What Three Words.”                 widest.mildest.seabirds

General description

The canal can be an excellent fishery throughout its length. In the summer, it is used to store water to irrigate farmers fields, so the depth holds up at around 4-6 feet. It is a very weedy water, and always has been, so it is a good idea to take a small weed rake to open up your swim. The fish soon respond and the coloured water proves an advantage. In winter, the levels are lowered for flood defence reasons and it can be quite shallow. The banks here are very comfortable for fishing and it is a very peaceful and quiet part of the canal.

Known Species

• Bream
• Carp
• Eel
• Perch
• Pike
• Roach
• Rudd
• Tench

Special Conditions

All access points are clearly marked with large RFA signs – green background / white text (although on some older signs it is green text on while background.)

Check RFA Rules before fishing – for example, there is NO NIGHT FISHING ALLOWED!

Parking

Private car parking available for RFA members only (contact your RFA club for access details) and if using the car park, the gate must be shut after entry/exit.