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  1. The cormorant conundrum

    There are few birds on Britain’s canals and rivers which provoke as much heated debate as the cormorant.

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  2. Get hooked on night fishing

    We’re all used to seeing anglers out on the towpaths and banks of our canals and rivers making the most of the daylight hours. However, when the sun goes down not all anglers make their way home, and there are large rewards for those who venture out after dark for a spot of night fishing.

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  3. Fishing in UK canals and rivers

    Fishing is growing in popularity with more and more anglers flocking to our peaceful canals and rivers every year.

    In this section we outline fascinating facts and figures for some of our more common freshwater fish together with essential do's and don'ts for fishing along the inland waterways.

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  4. Dos and don'ts for fishing along UK canals and rivers

    Essential dos and don’ts for fishing on the UK inland waterways.

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  5. Learning to fish

    Fishing is becoming increasingly popular on Britain’s canals and rivers. Robin Evans, Chief Executive of British Waterways and Waterscape.com’s Natalie Bhogal spent a day at Makin Fisheries, Warwickshire, discovering what it is all about.

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  6. The new Waterway Wanderers Scheme

    Most of the fishing rights on the canal network are licensed to angling clubs but some stretches may not be let for various reasons. To make these waters available the new Waterway Wanderers scheme has been designed by British Waterways for the benefit of both angling clubs and individual fishermen.

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  7. Find out about fishing on the canals and rivers

    The canals and rivers provide a relaxing and peaceful place to cast your line and while away the hours.

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  8. Beginners' guide to fishing

    If you've ever wanted to have a go at fishing but aren't quite sure how to get started, take a look at waterscape.com's fishing guide for beginners...

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