The Wey and Arun Canal is a restored waterway in West Sussex offering pleasant mixed fishing through rural and semi-rural landscape, with a mix of open water and tree-lined sections. The canal holds a good head of roach, bream and pike, with occasional carp and tench providing variety for anglers of all abilities. Day tickets and season permits are typically available through local angling clubs and the canal trust; bank access is generally good with reasonable facilities at key points.
The statutory close season on Wey and Arun Canal runs No close season (canals & stillwaters). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Wey and Arun Canal are typically held by local angling clubs — check with the relevant club or day ticket provider before visiting.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Wey and Arun Canal holds roach, bream, pike, perch, carp, tench, chub.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Wey and Arun Canal. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Wey and Arun 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 Wey and Arun 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 Wey and Arun Canal.
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