CANALS FOR PERCH
AIRE & CALDER NAVIGATION, POLLINGTON, E YORKS
Loads of perch here from a few ounces to over 3lb. Rove with light lure tackle, casting small jigs along the nearside ‘tins’. Contact: The Angling Shop, 07809 900210
LEEDS & LIVERPOOL CANAL, WIGAN, MERSEYSIDE
Along this club stretch are good perch. Rove with lures or target features with chopped worm. Contact: www.wigandistrict angling.co.uk/contact
ROCHDALE CANAL, ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER
Todmorden AS controls a great stretch of scenic fishing with good perch. Day tickets from local tackle shops in advance. Contact: Rochdale Angling Centre, 01706 527604
LOUGHBOROUGH CANAL, LEICESTERSHIRE
Target bridges and overhanging trees on this Loughborough Soar AS stretch with chopped worm and caster. Day tickets from local tackle shops.
Contact: Soar Tackle, 01509 670436
GRAND UNION CANAL, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Milton Keynes AA controls nine miles of the GUC. Fishing lobworms to features can result in exceptional perch. Day tickets on the bank.
Contact: MK Tackle, 01908 690969
COVENTRY CANAL, WARWICKSHIRE
Tusses Angling Club is well known for its lure fishing. Besides perch, you’ve a great chance of picking up zander or pike. Day tickets online. Contact: 07450 974366
BIRMINGHAM CANAL, BIRMINGHAM, W MIDS
The Gas Street section produces good perch to lure tactics. Fish it on the Canal & River Trust’s Waterway Wanderers Scheme. Contact: Canal and Rivers Trust, 0303 040 4040
GRAND UNION CANAL, WIGSTON, LEICS
Wigston AS offers great perch fishing and a few chub along this stretch. Day tickets on the bank. Contact: Wigston AS, 07860 112000
REGENTS CANAL, CENTRAL LONDON
This urban waterway offers accessible fishing in the capital. A popular approach is with light lure tackle. Available on the Canal & River Trust’s Waterway Wanderers permit.
Contact: Canal and RiverTrust, 0303 040 4040
EXETER CANAL, DEVON
Noted for its specimen perch, Exeter and District AA day tickets can be purchased online. Contact: www.exeterangling association.co.uk