The Pocklington Canal is a 12.5km restored waterway in East Yorkshire offering peaceful coarse fishing through rural and semi-urban landscapes. The canal provides excellent habitat for a variety of fish species and is popular with match and pleasure anglers seeking a productive day's fishing in tranquil surroundings.
Pocklington Canal holds roach, rudd, bream, tench, carp, pike, perch, crucian carp. 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 Pocklington 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 Pocklington 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.