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Cann Quarry Canal is a short 1.7km artificial waterway with a relatively confined character typical of quarry extraction sites. The canal offers modest fishing opportunities in a working or industrial landscape, with variable depth and marginal vegetation providing limited habitat complexity.
Cann Quarry Canal holds roach, rudd, perch, pike, crucian carp. Pike are the apex predator on this canal — lure and deadbait tactics both produce well in autumn and winter.
An Environment Agency rod licence is required alongside a Canal & River Trust day or annual fishing licence. Both available online.
To fish Cann Quarry 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 Cann Quarry 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.