Rushall Canal Fishing Guide

About Rushall Canal

Rushall Canal is a 4.3km urban waterway in the West Midlands offering intimate canal fishing with good accessibility. The shallow, slow-moving water is ideal for anglers targeting coarse fish species, particularly in the quieter stretches away from boat traffic. Expect a mix of urban and semi-rural scenery with reasonable fish populations, though conditions can vary seasonally.

Anglers should note the close season on Rushall 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 Rushall Canal are covered by the Canal & River Trust Waterway Wanderers scheme, allowing members to fish designated stretches with a CRT licence.

Current Water Conditions

Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.

Fish Species in Rushall Canal

Rushall Canal holds roach, rudd, bream, carp, tench, pike, perch.

Carp are a popular target on Rushall Canal — handle carefully with a landing net and unhooking mat, and return promptly.

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

Waterway Wanderers on Rushall Canal

Waterway Wanderers stretches:

• Five Ways Bridge to Rushall Junction (Junction with Tame Valley)

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

Rushall Canal — Photography

Image via Wikipedia · Used under Creative Commons licence

Frequently Asked Questions

• What fish can I catch in Rushall Canal?+
  The canal holds Roach, Rudd, Bream, Carp, Tench, Pike, Perch. Carp are a popular target — handle carefully and return promptly.
• What is the close season on Rushall Canal?+
  No close season (canals & stillwaters) Always confirm with the landowner or club before fishing out of normal season.
• Do I need a licence to fish Rushall Canal?+
  Yes — a valid Environment Agency (EA) rod licence is required by law to fish Rushall Canal. Licences are available online from gov.uk. In addition to the rod licence, most stretches require club membership or a day ticket from the controlling club or landowner.
• What is the water quality like in Rushall Canal?+
  The Environment Agency classifies Rushall Canal as having Moderate water quality. Fish status is rated as Moderate. Water quality can affect fishing conditions — check the EA's Catchment Data Explorer for up-to-date information.
• What is the Waterway Wanderers scheme on Rushall Canal?+
  The Canal & River Trust Waterway Wanderers scheme allows permit holders to fish designated stretches of Rushall Canal without joining a local club. A CRT fishing licence is required. Stretches are marked on the bank. Known Waterway Wanderers stretches include: Five Ways Bridge to Rushall Junction (Junction with Tame Valley).

Planning a Trip to Rushall Canal

To fish Rushall 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 Rushall 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 Rushall Canal.

Nearby Rivers & Canals

Other UK fishing waters near Rushall Canal on PiscaMaps:

• Tame Valley Canal
• Crane Brook
• Footherley Brook
• Walsall Canal
• Birmingham and Fazeley Canal
• Plants Brook
• Titford Canal
• Grand Union Canal
• Chad Brook
• Grand Union Canal
• Ridings Brook
• Bilson Brook