Fishing along the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal

Anglers are welcome along the whole length of the canal, although a permit is required. These are available from the water bailiff, Kevin Forte (01452 424656).

Most lengths are stocked with chubb, roach, bream, perch and some carp. There are pike and zander on some stretches. Suggested locations are:

• Hempstead to Rea: Offers match quality fishing. Good fishing for Brea (Hempsted) Roacha and Chubb (Sims) Limited car parking and towpath space in some places.
• Sellers to Parkend: A good general length. No parking or vehicle access to the towpath.
• Junction to Fretherne: Excellent general fishing length. Good fishing for bream and roach. Plenty of parking and towpath space.
• Cambridge: Good area either side of the bridge. Limited parking space
• Cambridge to Patch: A quality match length. Especially good for bream. Be prepared for a longer walk to the sites.
• Patch to Purton Upper: Note frequent boat traffic.
• Purton Lower to Sharpness: Good quality fishing length. Restricted access and parking, resulting in long walks to key sites (but worth the walk!).

Points to remember:

• Never put back zander.
• Please obtain a permit to fish anywhere along the canal.
• No fishing within 20 yards of water points, mooring sites and bridges.
• No fishing in Gloucester Docks.
• Always abide by the Waterways Code and be considerate towards other waterway users.
• Please observe 'totem' signs stating fishing restrictions.
• If boats approach, please lift your rod and line clear of the water in good time.
• No vehicles are allowed on the towpath.