Nut Brook is a short canal section spanning 0.4km that offers diverse fishing opportunities for coarse anglers. The water quality is currently poor, which may impact fish health and behavior. Despite challenging conditions, the canal holds a good variety of species including pike, perch, and other coarse fish, though anglers should exercise caution given the poor status ratings.
Nut Brook holds barbel, bream, chub, roach, tench, dace, perch, pike. 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.
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To fish Nut Brook, 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 Nut Brook 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.