Grand Union Canal

URACS, Blenheim Angling, and North Harrow Waltonians share fishing rights on the Grand Union Canal
from Batchworth Lock right down to Denham Deep Lock.

Section A – Batchworth Lock 81 to Lock 83

Postcode: WD3 1NB

• Parking in the Aquadrome car park (subject to opening/closing times displayed on the notice board).
• Power lines cross the canal – no fishing zones are clearly marked.
• Swims can be minimal at times due to Permanent Mooring and Visitor Mooring regulations.
• Species: bream, carp, roach, tench, pike.

Section B – Springwell Lock 83 to Black Jack’s Lock 85

Postcode: UB9 6HZ

• Parking at the Coy Carp public house car park (chargeable unless you register your car inside the pub). Please park away from the pub.
• Power lines cross the canal – no fishing zones are clearly signed.
• No fishing on mooring bollards or within 15 metres of bridges.
• Species: bream, carp, perch, chub, roach.

Section C – Black Jack’s Lock 85 to Denham Deep Lock 87

Postcode: UB9 6PE

• Parking on the roadway near the Horse and Barge public house (please park away from the bridge).
• Power lines cross the canal – no fishing zones are clearly marked.
• Species: bream, tench, roach, perch, carp, chub, pike.

Known Species

• Carp
• Chub
• Bream
• Perch
• Roach
• Tench
• Pike

Venue Type

Canal

Size

Approx. 7 miles

Depth

2–6 ft