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The Westport Canal is a 3.2km urban waterway offering accessible coarse fishing opportunities for anglers of all levels. The canal holds a diverse population of species and provides consistent sport throughout the year, with good holding features for fish along its length.
Westport Canal holds bream, chub, roach, dace, perch, pike, gudgeon, eel, 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.
To fish Westport 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 Westport 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.