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Oxford Canal Fishing Guide

Canal · 97.5km (61 miles) · United Kingdom
Canal Close season applies WQ: Good Waterway Wanderers

About Oxford Canal

The Oxford Canal holds roach, bream, pike and perch across its ~10km length, with reliable summer sport on the flat, weedy sections. You'll need a valid Rod Licence plus either a Canal & River Trust day ticket or annual licence to fish.

Anglers should note the close season on Oxford Canal: No close season (canals & stillwaters). Club membership or day ticket access is required in addition to your EA rod licence on most stretches.

Sections of Oxford Canal are covered by the Canal & River Trust Waterway Wanderers scheme, allowing members to fish designated stretches with a CRT licence.

Current Water Conditions

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Water Type
Canal
Length
97.5km (61mi)
Close Season
No close season (canals & stillwaters)
Water Quality
Good
Fish Status
Good
Licence Required
EA Rod Licence
Waterway Wanderers
Yes
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Fish Species in Oxford Canal

Oxford Canal holds roach, bream, tench, carp, pike, perch, rudd, chub.

An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Oxford Canal. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.

Waterway Wanderers on Oxford Canal

Sections of Oxford Canal are covered by the Canal & River Trust Waterway Wanderers scheme — allowing permit holders to fish designated stretches without joining a local club.

Waterway Wanderers stretches:

A CRT fishing licence is required. Stretches are marked on the bank with Waterway Wanderers signage.

Oxford Canal — Photography

Oxford Canal, United Kingdom

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Frequently Asked Questions

Planning a Trip to Oxford Canal

To fish Oxford Canal, 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 Oxford Canal.

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 Oxford Canal.

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