The Andover Canal is a short, peaceful 3.5km waterway offering intimate canal fishing in Hampshire. It provides a sheltered environment ideal for beginners and those seeking quiet angling, with gentle gradient and consistent depths throughout its length.
Andover Canal holds roach, rudd, bream, tench, pike, perch, carp. The mixed species make it a good all-round coarse venue.
An Environment Agency rod licence is required alongside a Canal & River Trust day or annual fishing licence. Both available online.
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To fish Andover Canal, you need a valid Environment Agency rod licence, available from gov.uk, plus a Canal & River Trust fishing licence or day permit. Both can be purchased online before your visit. Day tickets, weekly and annual CRT licences are all available.
The towpath alongside Andover Canal provides bank access for most of its length. Some stretches may be managed by local angling clubs — check for club-only water before setting up. Always leave gates as you find them and take all litter home.