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Fishing information from waterscape.com, your complete guide to fishing in the UK. Discover the tranquil pleasures of fishing Britain's canals, rivers and lakes, find fisheries near you and fishing dos and dont's.
Fishing is one of the best ways to experience Britain's slow-flowing canals and rivers. Fishing rights to many stretches of our canal network belong to local fisheries or angling clubs. You can find their contact details using our 'find a fishery' search. Alternatively, navigate to the canal or area that interests you (via 'canals & rivers' or 'in your area' above) and click on the fishing link in the left hand menu.
Canals boast both coarse and game fisheries, with carp, roach, barbel, tench and pike being among the most common fish species. Our listings of individual fisheries often detail the species you can catch there.
Before you go fishing on any canal or river you will need to purchase your rod licence from the Environment Agency.
We wish you an unforgettable experience on our canals, they are yours to enjoy and Britain's national treasure.
Find a fishery
Find local fisheries. Simply type your postcode or nearest town into the search box below.
Species guide
What types of fish can you catch in the UK canals and rivers? Find out with our species guide.
