The canal is also well known for its excellent fishing, anglers come from all parts of the country, good variety of fish, carp, roach, orfe, perch, bream, eel, chub, tench and pike, all fish are of good size, one pike recorded at 39lb-4oz, and rumoured a larger one near the entrance to the boatyard. Day tickets are £2.50 adults, £1.50 children, senior citizens and the disabled, disabled access is good. There are friendly local pubs for your refreshments and a chat after a good days fishing The Buck Inn and The Forresters Arms, enjoy your fishing. (greengrass). |