The Wilts & Berks Canal is a short restored waterway offering pleasant canal fishing in a rural setting. This intimate 3.7km stretch provides good opportunities for coarse fishing with a diverse species mix, ideal for anglers seeking a quieter alternative to larger waters.
Wilts & Berks Canal holds common carp, carp, bream, roach, rudd, tench, perch, gudgeon. 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 Wilts & Berks 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 Wilts & Berks 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.
