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The New Cut is a 2.7km canal offering diverse fishing opportunities for UK anglers. With a healthy mix of coarse fish species present, this water provides decent sport for both experienced and novice anglers. The moderate water quality supports a reasonable population of fish across various sizes.
New Cut holds barbel, chub, roach, dace, perch, pike, gudgeon, eel, bleak. 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 New Cut, 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 New Cut 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.