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Enborne Canal

A 1½ mile stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal running from Benham Bridge to Egypt point. 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

Enborne statistics.

Address: west of Newbury

Pegs: 60

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 in Newbury town, or at Step Up Cottage, or in Bonemill Lane. You must park south of the railway bridge, members' vehicles may only cross the bridge for matches.