The River Gade canal section is a 1.4km stretch offering diverse coarse fishing opportunities with a good variety of species present. Despite its modest length, it holds healthy populations of carp, barbel, and other traditional UK coarse fish. However, anglers should be aware that water quality is currently poor, which may impact fish health and feeding patterns.
River Gade holds common carp, carp, barbel, bream, chub, roach, rudd, tench, dace, perch, pike, gudgeon, grayling, 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.
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To fish River Gade, 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 Gade 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.