The River Ivel Navigation is a 3.3km navigable channel offering accessible fishing in a managed setting. This peaceful waterway provides consistent opportunities for coarse fish throughout its length, with good variety making it suitable for both general anglers and specialist hunters.
River Ivel Navigation holds barbel, bream, chub, roach, dace, perch, pike, gudgeon, trout, ruffe. 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 Ivel 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 Ivel 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.