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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.

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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.

Rod licence

Fancy going fishing? Buy your Environment Agency rod licence online.

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Species guide

What types of fish can you catch in the UK canals and rivers? Find out with our species guide.

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BW waters

Read about the scheme which opens up 300 miles of canal for anglers.

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Beginners' guide

Find out what you need to get started with out beginners' guide.

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Fishing guidelines

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

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Midlands' fisheries

BW has a range of excellent fisheries throughout the Midlands.

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