The River Dun Navigation is an 8.4km canal offering diverse fishing opportunities with a healthy mix of coarse and game fish species. The waterway provides good habitat for both predatory and cyprinid species, making it suitable for various angling techniques and skill levels. Its canal characteristics ensure relatively stable conditions and accessible fishing throughout its length.
River Dun Navigation holds barbel, chub, roach, dace, perch, pike, gudgeon, grayling, trout, salmon, eel. 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 River Dun Navigation, 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 Dun Navigation 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.