The Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal is a picturesque 15.9km waterway in Leicestershire offering consistent coarse fishing opportunities across its length, with shallow to moderate depths and good weed growth providing excellent habitat for a variety of species. Anglers can expect traditional canal fishing with reasonable stocks of roach, bream and tench, particularly in the deeper sections and around lock areas where fish tend to concentrate. Access is generally good with towpath fishing available throughout, though permits from the Canal & River Trust are required; the canal is well-maintained and popular with local anglers.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal holds roach, bream, carp, tench, pike, perch, chub. Carp are particularly popular with specimen anglers — handle all fish with care and return them promptly.
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 Ashby-de-la-Zouch 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 Ashby-de-la-Zouch 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.
