![]() If you’re new to fishing you’re most likely to catch: They’re all part of the natural ecology of the waterways and our team of fisheries experts make sure the fish stay happy and healthy. And we’re not talking about little minnows here, fish like bream, carp and pike can be huge. Our waterways are full of fish, about 30 species, even some rare and protected ones. (Experienced anglers say the fish often prefer to live near the boats, as these offer good habitat.) There’s plenty of food and lots of shelter from overhanging trees, shrubs and boats. Most are relatively shallow, being only about four or five feet in the middle and perhaps 2 foot deep at the edge. And, even though people love regularly exploring them by foot or by bike, would you ever think of fishing on one?Īctually, canals are perfect habitats for fish of all shapes and sizes. In fact, around 50% of people live just five miles from a canal. We have around 2,000 miles of canals and rivers in our network alone. Where’s the best place to go canal fishing?Ĭanals are surprisingly common in our countryside and cities. bait, such as bread punch or types of maggots such as pinkies.floats, lines, hooks and weights - ask for a ‘rig suitable for canal fishing’.either a short take-apart pole fitted with light elastic, a telescopic pole (known as a whip) or a rod and reel.Go to your local angling tackle shop or outdoor retailer for: Either a Waterway Wanderers permit (concession price available), which allows you access to 300 miles of our waterways OR a local angling club membership (or at least a day permit from a club) to fish the other 1,700 miles of canals and rivers in our network.An Environment Agency rod licence (concession price available and free for 13-17 year olds).You can get started for around £75 per year, depending on what kind of equipment you buy. No, but it’s cheap and accessible for first-timers. But if you don't, who cares? You’ve enjoyed quality time by the water and made your life that bit healthier and happier. ![]() Sometimes you’ll catch a fish and on the best days you might catch several of different species. It’s also about being outside and close to nature as well as finding space to be calm and quiet. If you go fishing only to catch fish, then you're missing the point. There's more to fishing than catching fish ![]()
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