A mile stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal running from Ham Lock to Bulls Lock then from the Stakes to Widmead Lock. The best methods are pole or waggler fishing with light tackle.Width approx 11 - 16 metres. The best baits for summer fishing on the canal include maggots, caster, worm and sweetcorn. Groundbait, loose feeding and hemp also work well and bread punch is good for winter angling

Hambridge statistics.

Address: Hambridge Road, Newbury

Pegs: 40

Depth to 4-5 feet

Species: Fish in the Kennet & Avon Canal include skimmers, bream, tench, roach, rudd, perch, gudgeon, pike and carp

Facilities: Parking close by in Palletts, or in Bellwood