The Twenty Foot Drain is a 10km drainage channel that offers productive fishing for a diverse range of coarse species. This slow-moving watercourse provides good habitat for both predators and prey fish, making it an attractive destination for anglers targeting mixed catches. The drain's sheltered character and established fish populations make it a reliable choice for both experienced and novice coarse fishers.
Anglers should note the close season on Twenty Foot Drain: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). 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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Twenty Foot Drain holds common carp, bream, chub, roach, rudd, tench, dace, perch, pike, zander, gudgeon, eel, bleak, ruffe.
Carp are a popular target on Twenty Foot Drain — handle carefully with a landing net and unhooking mat, and return promptly.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Twenty Foot Drain. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Twenty 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 Twenty 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 Twenty Foot Drain.
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