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River Arrow is a short canal section of 0.1km offering diverse coarse fishing opportunities in a modest waterway. The moderate water quality supports a healthy variety of species including carp, barbel, bream and pike, making it suitable for both general coarse anglers and specialist hunters. This compact stretch provides accessible fishing with reasonable expectations for catches across multiple species.
River Arrow holds common carp, carp, crucian carp, barbel, bream, chub, roach, rudd, tench, dace, perch, pike, gudgeon, trout, eel, bleak, ruffe. 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.
To fish River Arrow, 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 River Arrow 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.