The Hundred Foot Drain is a long tidal waterway in East Anglia, characterized by its slow-moving, silty water that attracts anglers seeking roach, bream, and pike throughout its length. This drain offers accessible fishing from the banks with relatively consistent conditions, though water levels and clarity can vary significantly with tidal influence and seasonal weather. Most stretches are open to public access along the towpath, though local fishing clubs control some sections, so checking permits and access restrictions before visiting is essential.
Anglers should note the close season on Hundred Foot Drain: No close season (tidal waters). Club membership or day ticket access is required in addition to your EA rod licence on most stretches.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Hundred Foot Drain holds bream, roach, pike, perch, eel, rudd, tench.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Hundred Foot Drain. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Hundred Foot Drain, you need a valid EA rod licence, available online from gov.uk. Annual, day and 8-day licences are available. In addition to the rod licence, you will need club membership or a day ticket from the controlling angling club or riparian owner for most stretches of Hundred Foot Drain.
Always check conditions before you visit. Water quality, access and rules can change seasonally. The EA's Catchment Data Explorer provides up-to-date water quality information for Hundred Foot Drain.
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