RIVERS & CANALS

CALDER AND HEBBLE CANAL, DEWSBURY, W YORKS

There are lots of small fish being caught here, with anglers finding some nice skimmers and roach on breadpunch and pinkies along the whole length. Contact: Graham’s Tackle, 01924 442040 Prices: £3.50 in advance from Graham’s Tackle, Dewsbury AC

RIVER DON, LONG SANDALL, S YORKS

The pegs downstream past the railway bridge are producing some nice bream to feeder tactics, especially when the tide is going out. Lots of dace to stick float and maggot are showing too. Contact: Paul’s Fishing Tackle, 01709 862558 Prices: Free fishing

RIVER HODDER, SLAIDBURN, LANCS

This wonderfully scenic stretch offers the angler the chance to trot a float for some quality grayling and the odd chub. Take red maggots and a soft rod – and you may need waders too. Contact: Slaidburn Post Office, 01200 446268 Prices: £10 a day from Post Office in Slaidburn,

RIVER WHARFE, THORP ARCH, BOSTON SPA, W YORKS

There have been some very good catches of barbel reported, including a fish over 11lb. You can catch on rolling meat, float and feeder here but take some change baits to see what works on the day. Contact: 01706 526356 Prices: £48 a year, Bradford No.1 AA