Beeston Canal

Beeston Canal gives you a long, varied bit of Nottinghamshire water to explore, running from Beeston Lock through to Lenton under Nottingham Anglers Association control. It’s canal fishing rather than a tidy little lake, so expect plenty of different-looking swims and a fair bit of water to go at.

• 1 lake: Beeston Canal — Beeston Lock to Lenton
• Fish: roach, bream, chub, carp, perch
• Tickets from: Full membership, 2025/2026 season — £65, including a £20 joining fee for new members
• Find it: Beeston · NG9 1LZ

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Beeston Canal gives you a long, varied bit of Nottinghamshire water to explore, running from Beeston Lock through to Lenton under Nottingham Anglers Association control. It’s canal fishing rather than a tidy little lake, so expect plenty of different-looking swims and a fair bit of water to go at.

There are more than 150 fishing pegs on the stretch, which is cracking if you fancy moving about and finding a swim that’s got a bit of colour, cover or a nice crease. Access is available around Beeston near Station Road, Meadow Road and Canal Side, with more points at Thane Road and behind the Showcase Cinema.

The canal links with the River Trent at both ends, so it can throw up a broader mix than a standard canal. Roach and bream are among the predominant species, while large chub are present too. Perch turn up, and carp are occasionally caught for anglers fancying a cheeky bonus fish.

For a straightforward session, light float tackle for roach, perch and smaller canal fare looks the natural starting point. Bream anglers can settle over a sensible feed and work the towpath swims, while chub are worth thinking about around cover, features and any areas with a bit of extra flow or depth. Keep things mobile and don’t be afraid to have a look before clipping up.

The water is open all year, with no closed season on Beeston Canal. That gives you plenty of scope for winter roach and chub, spring bream action and warmer-month canal sessions. Night fishing is not allowed here, though, even if you hold the association’s separate night-fishing permit.

Day tickets are available, but the current price isn’t published on the official site. It’s worth confirming the purchase arrangements with Nottingham Anglers Association or an authorised outlet before travelling, rather than turning up and having a faff at the bank. A valid Environment Agency rod licence is also required.

Parking is available over the hump-back bridge or along Canal Side, subject to local restrictions. The Lenton end can be reached via Willow Road and the footpath beside the River Leen. Some towpath sections are suitable for anglers with disabilities, giving the venue useful access options across a sizeable stretch.

Good background reading. Most of it is a few years old, so treat it as a starting point and ask on the day.

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• Our read

  Checked Sept '26 — “Beeston Canal is a proper club-controlled canal stretch running from Beeston Lock to Lenton, with more than 150 pegs and a handy mix of canal and river fish. Roach and bream are the main targets, with large chub, perch and the occasional carp adding a bit of spice.”

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