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The Tennant Canal is a 9.3km urban waterway offering accessible coarse fishing opportunities in a developed landscape. The canal provides a steady, predictable environment with relatively flat water, making it suitable for both bank and boat fishing. Local amenities and straightforward access make it a convenient choice for casual anglers.
Tennant Canal holds roach, rudd, bream, tench, carp, pike, perch, eel. 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.
To fish Tennant 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 Tennant 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.