The River Brent canal section offers a compact 1.4km stretch ideal for anglers seeking diverse coarse fishing opportunities in an accessible setting. This sheltered waterway holds healthy populations of both silver fish and predators, making it suitable for various angling techniques including float and feeder fishing.
River Brent holds common carp, carp, bream, chub, roach, rudd, tench, dace, perch, pike, gudgeon, eel, bleak. 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 River Brent, 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 Brent 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.
