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Beta · 548 fisheries

68%

Oxford

River Thames

Oxford · Oxfordshire

River Thames

A free stretch of the River Thames, or Isis, beside Christchurch Meadow in central Oxford. Fish downstream from Wolsey Road for chub, barbel and other Thames coarse fish, with a wheelchair-accessible platform near the road.

1 lakesChub, Barbel, Roach, Bream, Perch, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
River Thames/Isis — Christchurch Meadow, downstream from Wolsey Road	—	Not published acres	Chub, Barbel, Roach, Bream, Perch, Pike	Day ticket · turn up

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67%

Lisburn

Lagan Navigation

Lisburn · County Down

Lagan Navigation

Broadwater Canal near Aghalee and Moira is a 1.5-kilometre DAERA Public Angling Estate coarse fishery, with year-round fishing and a proper winter pike reputation. Early-season tench are another big draw.

1 lakesPike, Perch, Bream, Roach, Tench, Rudd

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Broadwater Canal	—	Not published acres	Pike, Perch, Bream, Roach, Tench, Rudd	Day ticket · turn up

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68%

Bury

Gigg Lane Fishery

Bury · Greater Manchester

Gigg Lane Fishery

Gigg Lane Fishery appears to be Waterfarm Fishery, also historically known as Maceys Fishery, near the end of Gigg Lane in Bury. It’s a small private coarse venue with a runs pond for newcomers and a more exclusive specimen pond by invitation.

2 lakesCarp, Bream, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Arthur’s Pond	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
Bernard’s Pond	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Day ticket — two rods: £15
Day ticket — three rods: £20
Twenty-four-hour ticket — two rods: £30
Twenty-four-hour ticket — three rods: £35

Prices last checked 2026-10-08 — always confirm with the fishery.

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76%

Maidstone

River Medway

Maidstone · Kent

River Medway

A proper mixed River Medway venue around Maidstone, controlled by Maidstone Victory Angling Society. There’s shallow, snaggy-looking river fishing, deeper winter water, bream, chub, roach, carp, barbel and cracking pike potential.

4 lakesChub, Bream, Roach, Barbel, Pike, Carp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Barming Downstream	—	Not published acres	Chub, Bream, Roach, Barbel, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
Barming Upstream	—	Not published acres	Bream, Chub, Carp, Barbel, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
Yalding-to-Wateringbury	—	Not published acres	Bream, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
East Farleigh Cruising Club stretch	—	Not published acres	Bream, Pike	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Standard day ticket: £7 per day
Yalding River Medway online ticket: £7.70, including the displayed online product price
Group booking, minimum 10 pegs: £6 per peg
Group booking, 20 or more river pegs: £5 per peg

Prices last checked 2026-10-08 — always confirm with the fishery.

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68%

Norwich

River Wensum

Norwich · Norfolk

River Wensum

Wensum Fisheries is a members-oriented mixed fishery near Costessey and Taverham, with six mature gravel lakes and a stretch of the River Wensum. Clearwater Lake and the river section are the named waters in the checked details.

2 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Clearwater Lake	—	Approximately 7 acres acres	Historically produced carp into the mid-thirties of pounds.	Syndicate · invite only
River Wensum section	—	Not published acres	Chub are reported to exceed 7 pounds.	Syndicate · invite only

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70%

Tingrith · Bedfordshire

Tingrith Fisheries

Tingrith Fisheries is a long-established, members-first coarse and carp complex near Woburn Abbey Estate. There are three lakes across roughly 21–23 acres, with pre-booked guest fishing available when accompanied by a member.

1 lakesCarp, Crucian, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Chub, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Carp lake	—	Approximately 5 acres acres	Carp, Crucian, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Chub, Catfish	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Pre-booked guest ticket, two rods for one day: £12

Prices last checked 2026-10-08 — always confirm with the fishery.

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68%

South Molton · Devon

Hacche Lane Fishery

Hacche Moor Fishery near South Molton is a proper carp venue with three booked lakes, overnight tickets and some serious lumps to go at. Top Lake has carp over 30lb, while Bottom Lake and Jake’s Lake offer exclusive bookings for small groups.

3 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Top Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp over 30 lb and numerous fish in the 20 lb range.	Pre-book only
Bottom Lake	—	2.75 acres acres	Over 130 carp, including doubles, a good number of 20 lb carp and carp over 30 lb.	Pre-book only
Jake’s Lake	—	1.25 acres acres	Approximately 70 carp, including more than 35 over 20 lb and carp to 30 lb.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Top Lake — 24 hours, exclusive to maximum 4 anglers: £150
Bottom Lake — 24 hours, exclusive to maximum 5 anglers: £160
Jake’s Lake — 24 hours, exclusive to maximum 3 anglers: £100

Prices last checked 2026-10-08 — always confirm with the fishery.

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75%

Nazeing

Nazeing Fisheries

Nazeing · Essex

Nazeing Fisheries

Nazeing Meads is a huge Lee Valley Fisheries venue, with around 125 acres of main lagoons, proper carp potential and a cracking mix of coarse and predator fishing. It’s permit-controlled, so joining and current availability need checking before you make plans.

4 lakesCarp, Bream, Pike, Chub, Trout, Tench, Catfish, Roach

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
North Lagoon	—	Approximately 68 acres acres	The official venue page states that North Lagoon holds carp from double figures to over 40lb, bream reported to 17lb and pike over 20lb.	Pre-book only
Centre/South Lagoons	—	Approximately 57 acres combined acres	The official venue page states that the Centre/South Lagoons contain carp averaging around the mid-to-upper 20lb range, with carp over 50lb and many reported 30lb and 40lb fish.	Pre-book only
Brackens Pool	—	Approximately 2.5 acres acres	Brackens Pool contains specimen carp to approximately 40lb and shoals of silver fish.	Pre-book only
Lee Flood Relief Channel	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

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83%

Borden · Kent

Orchard Place Farm Fishery

Orchard Place Farm Fishery is a sizeable Kent complex with 13 lakes, proper carp and catfish waters, plus match and silver-fish options. There’s a good spread of ticket lengths, solid on-site facilities and plenty of island-lined swims to get your head around.

8 lakesCarp, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Lake 1	—	Not published acres	Carp, Catfish	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 2	—	Not published acres	Carp, Catfish	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 3	—	Not published acres	Carp, Catfish	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 4	—	Approximately 4.5 acres acres	Carp, Catfish	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 5	—	Not published acres	Carp, Catfish	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 6	—	Not published acres	Carp, Catfish	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 7	—	Approximately 12 acres acres	Carp, Catfish	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 8	—	Approximately 7 acres acres	Carp, Catfish	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Specimen-lake day ticket — two rods: £17.50
Specimen-lake day ticket — three rods: £20
Specimen-lake concession day ticket: £15
12-hour night ticket — two rods: £20

Prices last checked 2026-10-08 — always confirm with the fishery.

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77%

Sykehouse · South Yorkshire

Sykehouse Lakes

Sykehouse Lakes is a locally owned South Yorkshire venue with four well-stocked lakes, a silvers-only strip pond, match angling and pleasure fishing. There’s a proper mix of carp and coarse species, plus a café, shop and handy on-site facilities.

5 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Rudd, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Twin Isles	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Rudd, Crucian	Day ticket · turn up
Match Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Rudd, Crucian	Day ticket · turn up
Stock Pond	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Rudd, Crucian	Day ticket · turn up
New Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Rudd, Crucian	Day ticket · turn up
Silvers-only strip pond	—	Not published acres	Roach, Rudd, Crucian, Bream, Tench	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day ticket, one rod: £8
Concession day ticket, one rod: £6

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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77%

Newton Aycliffe · County Durham

Aldin Grange Fishery

Aldin Grange is a five-lake complex near Bearpark, County Durham, with three coarse lakes holding carp and a decent mixed bag, plus two fly-only trout waters. Coarse day tickets are £15, with a cracking spread of facilities on site.

5 lakesTrout, Carp, Tench, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Chub, Barbel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Swallow	—	Approximately 2 acres acres	Trout	Day ticket · turn up
Skylark	—	Not published acres	Trout	Day ticket · turn up
Blackbird	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Chub, Barbel	Day ticket · turn up
Woodpecker	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Chub, Barbel	Day ticket · turn up
Kingfisher	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Chub, Barbel	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Coarse day ticket: £15
Summer evening coarse ticket, 3pm until dusk: £10
Four-hour catch-and-release trout fishing: £15
Full-day catch-and-release trout ticket: £20

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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78%

Pattingham

Patshull Park Fishery

Pattingham · Staffordshire

Patshull Park Fishery

Patshull Park is a proper old-school estate fishery, with a huge 75-acre lake, mixed coarse fishing, seasonal trout and pike, plus a separate carp syndicate pool. Day-ticket coarse fishing runs year-round, while carp fishing is syndicate-only.

2 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Trout

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Great Lake	—	Approximately 75 acres acres	Carp are reported to exceed 30 pounds; pike are reported to exceed 30 pounds; bream and tench are reported to double figures; rainbow and golden trout are stocked to about 10 pounds.	Day ticket · turn up
Church Pool	—	About 10 acres acres	Common and mirror carp are reported to exceed 30 pounds.	Syndicate · invite only

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74%

Rivenhall · Essex

Oakwood Park Lakes

Oakwood Park Lakes is a remote three-lake venue at Hockwold near Thetford, Norfolk — not Rivenhall, Essex. There’s a big-fish Predator Lake, a smaller coarse lake, and an ornamental lake with a picnic area.

3 lakesCarp, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Predator Lake	—	Approximately 4.75 acres acres	Catfish reported at 120 lb or more; carp reported at 35 lb or more.	Pre-book only
Carp Lake	—	Approximately 1 acre acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Ornamental Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Predator Lake individual — 24 hours: £75
Predator Lake individual — 48 hours: £100
Predator Lake individual — 3 days: £150
Predator Lake individual — 4 days: £200

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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75%

Scarborough

Killerby Lakes

Scarborough · North Yorkshire

Killerby Lakes

North Yorkshire Water Park Fisheries is the current name for the former Killerby/Wykeham lakes area near Scarborough. There are three waters: a day-ticket coarse lake, a fly-only trout lake and a pike syndicate lake.

3 lakesCarp, Crucian, Bream, Tench, Perch, Rudd, Trout, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Coarse Lake	—	More than 2 acres acres	Carp, Crucian, Bream, Tench, Perch, Rudd	Day ticket · turn up
Trout Lake	—	More than 6 acres acres	Trout	Day ticket · turn up
Predator Lake	—	Not published acres	Pike	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Coarse Lake day ticket, one rod: £8
Coarse Lake day ticket, two rods: £10
Trout Lake half-day ticket, one rod and four hours: £16
Trout Lake day ticket, one rod: £25

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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71%

Broom

Broom Fishery

Broom · Bedfordshire

Broom Fishery

Broom Lake is a cracking six-acre former gravel pit near Broom, Bedfordshire, run by Shefford and District Angling Association. It’s members-only, with specimen carp to about 30lb alongside double-figure tench and bream, plus plenty of silver fish.

1 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Rudd

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Broom Lake	—	Approximately 6 acres acres	Specimen carp to about 30lb; tench and bream to double figures; plentiful shoals of silver fish.	Syndicate · invite only

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74%

Retford

Holmedale Lake

Retford · Nottinghamshire

Holmedale Lake

Holmedale Lake is a busy day-ticket carp and silver-fish lake at Sherwood Forest Fishery, with roughly 56 pegs, islands, margins and carp to around 12lb. It looks a proper all-rounder, with plenty of ways to nick a few bites when the carp go quiet.

1 lakesCarp, Roach, Bream

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Holmedale Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp to about 12lb; a large head of silver fish is present.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adults — one rod: £7
Adults — two rods: £10
OAPs — one rod: £5
OAPs — two rods: £7

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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83%

Oxfordshire · Oxfordshire

Linear Fisheries – Hardwick Lake

Hardwick Lake and Smiths Pool are two connected original Linear carp waters near Hardwick Village, with a combined claimed stock of just over 1,000 carp and plenty of serious lumps. It is a flexible, non-bookable day-ticket venue with 10-hour and 24-hour tickets.

1 lakesCarp, Pike, Bream, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Chub, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Hardwick Lake and Smiths Pool	—	Not published acres	Linear estimates the combined carp stock at just over 1,000 fish; many carp are over 20lb, at least 50 have exceeded 30lb, and fish over 45lb have been recorded in recent years.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

1-rod 10-hour ticket: £9
2-rod 10-hour ticket: £20
3-rod 10-hour ticket: £21
1-rod 24-hour ticket: £15

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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76%

Aldermaston · Berkshire

Wasing Fisheries

Wasing Fisheries is a big, membership-only setup around Wasing Estate, with seven lakes, more than four miles of river and six syndicates. Proper specimen carp, mixed coarse, pike and river fishing are all on the menu, but ordinary day tickets aren’t available.

8 lakesCarp, Tench, Perch, Crucian, Bream, Pike, Barbel, Chub, Roach

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Oxlease Lake	—	Not published acres	Contains specimen carp, including fish reported to exceed 50lb.	Syndicate · invite only
Cranwells Lake	—	Not published acres	Contains specimen carp, including fish reported to exceed 50lb.	Syndicate · invite only
Staghead Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Perch, Crucian	Syndicate · invite only
Shalford Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp in the Shalford Syndicate are reported at 46lb+.	Syndicate · invite only
Bottle Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Perch, Bream	Syndicate · invite only
Rowneys Lake	—	40 acres acres	Contains carp to 40lb+, bream to 16lb, pike to 20lb and perch to 5lb+.	Syndicate · invite only
Elephant Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Perch, Crucian	Syndicate · invite only
River Kennet & Enborne	—	Not published acres	Barbel, Chub, Perch, Roach, Pike	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Specimen Syndicate waiting-list fee: £100
Shalford Syndicate waiting-list fee: £75
Rowneys Syndicate waiting-list fee: £50
Heritage Syndicate waiting-list fee: £50

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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55%

Stoke-on-Trent · Staffordshire

Trent and Mersey Canal – Stoke Reach

A members-only stretch of the Trent and Mersey Canal through Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent, controlled by Stoke-on-Trent Angling Society between Bridges 123 and 125. The Senior Canal Only Ticket is £10 for anglers aged 17 or over, with no day tickets available.

1 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Trent and Mersey Canal – Bridge 123 to Bridge 125	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Senior Canal Only Ticket, anglers aged 17 or over: £10

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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63%

Rugby · Warwickshire

Oxford Canal – Napton to Rugby

A cracking 30-mile canal run from Napton to Rugby, with rural banks, Braunston, Hillmorton Locks and plenty of changing water to explore. Fishing is permit-controlled, so sort the paperwork before dropping a bait in.

1 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Zander

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Oxford Canal – North Oxford section, Napton to Rugby	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Zander	Pre-book only

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66%

Newbury · Berkshire

Kennet and Avon Canal – Newbury Reach

Kennet and Avon Canal – Newbury Reach is a membership-controlled stretch of canal around Newbury, with proper mixed coarse-fishing potential. Expect classic canal species including roach, perch, bream, tench, chub and pike, with lower-Kennet species such as dace and barbel also associated with the area.

4 lakesRoach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Chub, Pike, Barbel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Four Hatches near Victoria Park	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Chub, Pike, Barbel	Pre-book only
West Mills	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Chub, Pike, Barbel	Pre-book only
Monkey Bridge	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Chub, Pike, Barbel	Pre-book only
River Kennet junction	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Chub, Pike, Barbel	Pre-book only

Tickets

NAA senior membership, 2026/27: £95
NAA pensioner membership with concessionary Environment Agency rod licence: £60
NAA pensioner membership aged 76 and over: £25
NAA disabled membership with concessionary Environment Agency rod licence: £60

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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63%

Newbury · Berkshire

Kennet and Avon Canal – Newbury Stretch

A handy Newbury-area canal stretch with perch, pike and silver fish in the mix, plus some cracking light-tackle sport. Access is permit-controlled through Newbury Angling Association, so sort the paperwork before heading down.

1 lakesPerch, Roach, Bream, Pike, Trout, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Enborne K&A Canal section	—	Not published acres	Perch, Roach, Bream, Pike, Trout, Chub	Pre-book only

Tickets

NAA guest ticket — 12 hours: £10
NAA guest ticket — 24 hours: £15

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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72%

Banbury · Oxfordshire

Oxford Canal – Banbury Stretch

A proper canal venue through central Banbury, running from Hardwick Lock to Nell Bridge and covering the Alcan, Hospital, Bankside, Twyford and Kings Sutton areas. It is set up for both match and pleasure fishing, with a broad mix of canal species and BDAA permit control.

5 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Zander, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Alcan	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Zander, Chub	Pre-book only
Hospital	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Zander, Chub	Pre-book only
Bankside	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Zander, Chub	Pre-book only
Twyford	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Zander, Chub	Pre-book only
Kings Sutton	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Zander, Chub	Pre-book only

Tickets

Adult annual BDAA membership: £30
Junior membership, ages 12–18: £10
OAP and registered-disabled membership: £10
Under-12s: Free when accompanied by an adult book holder

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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76%

Milton Keynes · Buckinghamshire

Grand Union Canal – Milton Keynes Stretch

A cracking 9-mile MKAA-controlled stretch of the Grand Union Canal, with mixed coarse fishing, proper silver-fish numbers and some standout reported lumps. Day tickets are a very tidy £5, with night fishing and year-round access.

3 lakesCarp, Eel, Catfish, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Pike, Tench, Bream, Zander, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Grand Union Canal, Bridges 68–76	—	Not published acres	MKAA reports carp to 37 lb, eels to 9 lb and catfish to 30 lb. The canal has good stocks of silver fish, with bream and skimmers reported as abundant.	Day ticket · turn up
Grand Union Canal, Bridges 81–94	—	Not published acres	MKAA reports carp to 37 lb, eels to 9 lb and catfish to 30 lb. The canal has good stocks of silver fish, with bream and skimmers reported as abundant.	Day ticket · turn up
Grand Union Canal, Bridges 95A–102	—	Not published acres	MKAA reports carp to 37 lb, eels to 9 lb and catfish to 30 lb. Pike fishing is particularly noted around wider sections such as Willow Bridge and the marina area.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Canal day ticket: £5.00
MKAA canal day-ticket validity: Midnight to midnight

Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — always confirm with the fishery.

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