The Selby Canal is a 8.4km urban waterway in North Yorkshire offering accessible fishing for anglers of all abilities. The canal provides a sheltered environment with established fish populations and is well-maintained with good towpath access throughout its length. It's particularly suited to float fishing and bottom feeding techniques in relatively calm conditions.
Selby Canal holds roach, bream, tench, pike, perch, carp, chub. 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 Selby Canal, 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 Selby Canal 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.