Grand Union Canal – Northampton Stretch

No. The club lists the canal waters as open all year, and no closed season applies to the Northampton Arm.

It extends from Gayton Marina to South Bridge, Northampton, over approximately 4.8 miles.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Northampton Arm — Gayton Marina to South Bridge 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, carp, perch, pike, roach, tench, crucian, chub, eel, rudd, barbel, catfish, trout, zander, roach.

Around Not published acres. A 4.8-mile canal arm with road-bridge access and a mixed reported species list..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Northampton Arm — Gayton Marina to South Bridge 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 – Northampton 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 — Northampton Arm — Gayton Marina to South Bridge is on the day ticket. Tickets: Day membership, 2026/27 season £6 per person per session; Annual club membership £45; Concessionary annual membership £30; Junior annual membership, ages 13 to 17 £10; Junior membership, ages 16 and under, current shop listing £10 (last checked 2026-10-09).

No — Day-ticket fishing is permitted from dawn until dusk. Night fishing is not permitted on a day ticket.

Good for: Roach, perch and gudgeon anglers after a mobile canal session; Anglers happy to explore different towpath pegs for bream, tench or carp. Less suited to: Anyone wanting night fishing, a dedicated car park or unrestricted bivvy-style sessions.

It runs from Bridge 22 near the A5 to Bridge 64 near Castlethorpe.

Yes. Day tickets are available for the Grand Union Canal waters, with booking required before fishing.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Dodford to Castlethorpe main line 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, carp, perch, pike, roach, tench, crucian, chub, eel, rudd, barbel, catfish, trout, zander, roach.

Around Not published acres. Main-line club water from Bridge 22 near the A5 to Bridge 64 near Castlethorpe..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Dodford to Castlethorpe main line 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 – Northampton 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 — Dodford to Castlethorpe main line is on the day ticket. Tickets: Day membership, 2026/27 season £6 per person per session; Annual club membership £45; Concessionary annual membership £30; Junior annual membership, ages 13 to 17 £10; Junior membership, ages 16 and under, current shop listing £10 (last checked 2026-10-09).

No — Day-ticket fishing is permitted from dawn until dusk. Night fishing is not permitted on a day ticket.

Good for: Mobile anglers who like working along a canal stretch; Mixed-species sessions targeting silverfish, bream, tench or carp. Less suited to: Anglers looking for a compact, single-lake venue with fixed facilities.

It runs from Bridge 10 at Norton Junction to Bridges 93/94 at Braunston.

No. Day-ticket fishing is permitted from dawn until dusk only.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Norton Junction to Braunston 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, carp, perch, pike, roach, tench, crucian, chub, eel, rudd, barbel, catfish, trout, zander, roach.

Around Not published acres. Another club section running from Bridge 10 to Bridges 93/94..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Norton Junction to Braunston 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 – Northampton 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 — Norton Junction to Braunston is on the day ticket. Tickets: Day membership, 2026/27 season £6 per person per session; Annual club membership £45; Concessionary annual membership £30; Junior annual membership, ages 13 to 17 £10; Junior membership, ages 16 and under, current shop listing £10 (last checked 2026-10-09).

Good for: Anglers who enjoy roaming canal water and changing pegs; Mixed-species anglers after roach, perch, bream, tench or carp. Less suited to: Anyone needing a venue with published lake acreage or dedicated parking.

Yes. It is named as part of the Northampton-area Grand Union fishing.

Yes. Day tickets are available for the Grand Union Canal waters, and booking is required before fishing.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Leicester 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.

bream, carp, perch, pike, roach, tench, crucian, chub, eel, rudd, barbel, catfish, trout, zander, roach.

Around Not published acres. A named part of the Northampton-area Grand Union fishing managed by the club..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Leicester 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. 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 – Northampton 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 — Leicester Arm is on the day ticket. Tickets: Day membership, 2026/27 season £6 per person per session; Annual club membership £45; Concessionary annual membership £30; Junior annual membership, ages 13 to 17 £10; Junior membership, ages 16 and under, current shop listing £10 (last checked 2026-10-09).

No — Day-ticket fishing is permitted from dawn until dusk. Night fishing is not permitted on a day ticket.

Good for: Exploratory canal anglers happy to fish available towpath pegs; Mixed-species sessions with flexible targets. Less suited to: Anglers wanting a published section length or detailed peg-by-peg information.