From Lock 1 behind the University up to Lock 11E

A typical length of canal at 11/13 metres wide and 5ft deep down the track, what is not so typical is the variety of species, Chub, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Carp, Gudgeon, Tench & Skimmers

From Lock 1 at Bradley up to Lock 1 on the Narrow Canal – the entire canal.

The Clubs first ever water offers 4 miles of varying fishing, the canal hosts a number of pegs that all anglers want to draw because they continually house shoals of big fish. The Gusher, The incinerator, The Uni, all names match anglers want to hear at the draw bag! The good news is pleasure anglers can access these pegs probably 350 days a year. Carp, Chub and Bream are the big fish targets. But on its day with Caster or maybe Hemp a red letter Roach day is certainly on the cards.

STRICTLY NO FISHING IN ASPLEY MARINA

Above The Perseverance Public House on Forge Lane, Thornhill Lees to where the canal re-joins the River Calder. This length is a must when the River Calder is in flood! Fish migrate into the canal for protection and normally feed given the colour the river adds to the canal while in flood. All river species including Grayling and Dace turn up.

A short length which bypasses the weir opposite the Ship Inn Mirfield on the River Calder, access is from the Industrial Estate. Parking on the roadside allows easy access to pegs (although some are high off the water) Like the Perseverance length is a good short stretch that harbours a lot of fish once the lock gates are closed in times of flood conditions on the River Calder. No coarse fish can be ruled out and Rudd have been recorded to 1lb 9oz on this short length.

Whitley Lock to Heck Bridge DN14 0JP. M62 exit J34 then take A19 to Selby and immediately take a right turn to Whitley Lock, see sign. A C&RT Key is required for this length as the gates can be locked over night from 5.00pm to 8.00am. Park in the angler’s car park just past the house on the right over the bridge, the toilet can be accessed using the same key. No fishing from the boat moorings. No fishing by the water point. Fishing starts past the boat moorings down to Heck Bridge. For the Heck Bridge entrance go to DN11 0BQ and park in anglers car park, cross the bridge, turn right through the gate and fish back up to Whitley Lock. This venue can produce big weights of Skimmers and Bream when conditions are favourable. Also contains Perch, Hybrids, Roach, Chub etc.

There is no fishing allowed on opposite bank of the towpath below the locks until past the boat moorings.

Abusive or threatening behaviour towards other canal users will not be tollerated.

Boothferry Canal Allience  Aire and Calder Navigation

As members of the Boothferry Alliance group members can now fish from Great Heck down to Goole. There are numerous access points along this 12 mile stretch of canal, members should go on the BACJCC web site for access points .

The towpath side from Stanley Ferry to Kings Road Lock,  Altofts. BEWARE OF OVERHEAD POWER LINES ON TOWPATH SIDE!! No fishing from Stanley Ferry Road Bridge down to the signpost. Fishing is allowed on the opposite bank, across the road bridge to access these pegs. Parking in the Wood yard at Stanley Ferry, be warned the gate is locked at certain times, see notice board for times at the entry gate. Or park on the left before the gate, space for three cars. DO NOT BLOCK ACCESS!!

For Kings Road Lock drive down Foxholes Lane in Altofts to the Canal, park on left in car park adjacent to the canal and walk upstream to peg1. Quality fishing all the way through with big Roach, Perch, Ide, Chub, Bream to be caught. If you want to practice pole or waggler fishing this is an ideal length with fish at close quarters or down the far bank. Fish are spread throughout the length so no long walks required.

KNOTTINGLEY CANAL. Aire and Calder Navigation.

Fish the tow path from the Golden Lion Lock WF11 8ND through Knottingley to Weeland Road Bridge at Trundles Road. Call in at Aire Tackle  WF11 8AT for local information fresh bait etc.

WOODLESFORD LOCK, SWILLINGTON. LS26 8HT.

NO DAY TICKETS ALLOWED.

Fish from Aberford Road Bridge  to Woodlesford Lock.

Approx 25Pegs. Enter Potter Lane and on the right is a car park, entry here leads to the bottom limit of the fishery. Carry on Potter Lane and bearing right to the Lock and the CRT car park. Fish from the platforms back to the bridge. All new platforms have been erected along this fishery.

From narrow canals to big canals “take your pick”

Three of the infamous hard fighting Heck Bream