The Wey and Arun Canal is a restored waterway in West Sussex offering pleasant mixed fishing through rural and semi-rural landscape, with a mix of open water and tree-lined sections. The canal holds a good head of roach, bream and pike, with occasional carp and tench providing variety for anglers of all abilities. Day tickets and season permits are typically available through local angling clubs and the canal trust; bank access is generally good with reasonable facilities at key points.
Wey and Arun Canal holds roach, bream, pike, perch, carp, tench, chub. The mixed species make it a good all-round coarse venue.
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 Wey and Arun 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 Wey and Arun 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.