Grand Union Canal – Watford Stretch

Evans is a private members-only fishery.

Bream to about 5lb, chub to about 5lb, large carp and occasional barbel to about 8lb are stated.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Evans Pound that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

Around Not published acres. Flowing members-only water with big bream, chub, carp and occasional barbel..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Evans Pound further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Grand Union Canal – Watford Stretch before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

No — Evans Pound is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

No — Guest permits are not permitted from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise.

Good for: Anglers after larger bream, chub and carp; Those who enjoy fishing flowing canal water. Less suited to: Day-ticket anglers.

Yes. They are available from bailiffs on the bank.

Bream, chub, large carp, specimen perch and match fish.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Park Pound that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

bream, chub, carp, perch.

Around Not published acres. A versatile day-ticket pound with bream, carp, chub, perch and match fish..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Park Pound further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. It's a day-ticket lake, so popular swims go early — arrive at first light or midweek if you can.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Grand Union Canal – Watford Stretch before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

Yes — Park Pound is on the day ticket. Tickets: Day ticket — adult, Gingers, Croxley Moor, Dickinsons and Park £10; Day ticket — youths under 18 and senior citizens £2.50; Club hiring £10 per peg; 2026/27 senior membership £200; 2026/27 senior citizen or registered disabled membership £80; 2026/27 concessionary membership £15; 2026/27 youth membership up to 18 Free; 2026/27 family membership £240; 2026/27 student membership £100; Joining fee £50; Renewal service charge £10 (last checked 2026-10-09).

No — Guest permits are not permitted from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise.

Good for: Day-ticket anglers wanting a mixed bag; Match-style anglers and those targeting specimen perch. Less suited to: Anglers wanting a quiet, single-species session.

Yes. Bailiffs on the bank issue day tickets.

Mainly roach and smaller fish, with occasional carp, crucian carp, bream and perch.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Dickinsons that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

roach, carp, crucian, bream, perch.

Around Not published acres. A busy-fishing section mainly geared around roach and smaller fish..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Dickinsons further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. It's a day-ticket lake, so popular swims go early — arrive at first light or midweek if you can.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Grand Union Canal – Watford Stretch before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

Yes — Dickinsons is on the day ticket. Tickets: Day ticket — adult, Gingers, Croxley Moor, Dickinsons and Park £10; Day ticket — youths under 18 and senior citizens £2.50; Club hiring £10 per peg; 2026/27 senior membership £200; 2026/27 senior citizen or registered disabled membership £80; 2026/27 concessionary membership £15; 2026/27 youth membership up to 18 Free; 2026/27 family membership £240; 2026/27 student membership £100; Joining fee £50; Renewal service charge £10 (last checked 2026-10-09).

No — Guest permits are not permitted from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise.

Good for: Roach anglers and float-fishing fans; Those after a busy session with lighter tackle. Less suited to: Anglers solely chasing specimen carp.

Yes. They are available from bailiffs on the bank.

They are typically around 2lb 8oz, with fish up to about 6lb stated.

Going by what the fishery says: Large carp reportedly over 30lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

bream, carp, roach. Large carp reportedly over 30lb.

Around Not published acres. A bream-heavy canal section with big carp and roach over 1lb..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Croxley Moor further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: with the fish the fishery lists here, a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. It's a day-ticket lake, so popular swims go early — arrive at first light or midweek if you can.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Grand Union Canal – Watford Stretch before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

Yes — Croxley Moor is on the day ticket. Tickets: Day ticket — adult, Gingers, Croxley Moor, Dickinsons and Park £10; Day ticket — youths under 18 and senior citizens £2.50; Club hiring £10 per peg; 2026/27 senior membership £200; 2026/27 senior citizen or registered disabled membership £80; 2026/27 concessionary membership £15; 2026/27 youth membership up to 18 Free; 2026/27 family membership £240; 2026/27 student membership £100; Joining fee £50; Renewal service charge £10 (last checked 2026-10-09).

No — Guest permits are not permitted from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise.

Good for: Bream anglers after shoal fishing; Carp anglers and float anglers targeting larger roach. Less suited to: Anglers looking for a trout-style or fast river session.

£10.

No. Individual pound sizes are not published by the club.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Gingers that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

carp.

Around Not published acres. A club-controlled canal pound included in the Watford stretch..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Gingers further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. It's a day-ticket lake, so popular swims go early — arrive at first light or midweek if you can.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Grand Union Canal – Watford Stretch before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

Yes — Gingers is on the day ticket. Tickets: Day ticket — adult, Gingers, Croxley Moor, Dickinsons and Park £10; Day ticket — youths under 18 and senior citizens £2.50; Club hiring £10 per peg; 2026/27 senior membership £200; 2026/27 senior citizen or registered disabled membership £80; 2026/27 concessionary membership £15; 2026/27 youth membership up to 18 Free; 2026/27 family membership £240; 2026/27 student membership £100; Joining fee £50; Renewal service charge £10 (last checked 2026-10-09).

No — Guest permits are not permitted from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise.

Good for: Anglers using the club’s day-ticket canal options; Those happy to choose their swim on a canal pound. Less suited to: Anglers needing published pound-by-pound details before fishing.