Leicester Line Canal

Roach, perch and skimmer bream are reported locally. Tench, pike, chub, dace, barbel and larger bream may also occur depending on the section.

No. Access can vary between publicly fishable stretches and club-controlled sections, so check the exact peg and rules first.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Leicester Line / Leicester Section 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, tench, bream, roach, pike, perch, barbel, chub.

Around Not published acres. A long Grand Union canal section with classic mixed canal fishing..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Leicester Line / Leicester Section 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 Leicester Line Canal 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.

You'll need to book Leicester Line / Leicester Section in advance rather than just turning up.

No — Permission was not confirmed for Foxton or Market Harborough, so don’t assume night fishing is permitted.

Good for: Roach, perch and skimmer bream float anglers; Explorers happy to move between pegs and fish the margins. Less suited to: Anglers wanting a guaranteed commercial-lake stock or simple walk-up day ticket.

No. It is part of the navigable Leicester Line canal and should be treated as canal fishing.

Night-fishing permission was not confirmed, so don’t assume it is allowed.

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

tench, bream, roach, pike, perch, chub.

Around Not published acres. The best-known access point, wrapped around the famous ten-lock staircase..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Foxton Locks 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 Leicester Line Canal 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.

You'll need to book Foxton Locks in advance rather than just turning up.

No — Permission was not confirmed for Foxton or Market Harborough, so don’t assume night fishing is permitted.

Good for: Anglers wanting a recognisable Foxton starting point; Casual canal fishing with visitor facilities close by. Less suited to: Anyone expecting confirmed night-fishing permission or a standard day ticket.

Canal guide information puts the basin about a ten-minute walk from Market Harborough.

No. It is a canal arm, so official lake acreage does not apply.

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

tench, bream, roach, pike, perch, barbel, chub.

Around Not published acres. The canal arm running on to Union Wharf in Market Harborough..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Market Harborough Arm 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 Leicester Line Canal 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.

You'll need to book Market Harborough Arm in advance rather than just turning up.

No — Permission was not confirmed for Foxton or Market Harborough, so don’t assume night fishing is permitted.

Good for: Anglers keen to explore the Market Harborough side; Mobile anglers targeting changing canal features and margins. Less suited to: Anyone after fixed lake dimensions, published stock figures or guaranteed access.