Hambridge Canal

To the east of Newbury the club has a long stretch of canal and waterway. It starts at Ham Lock towards Hambridge Road bridge, fishing on the south bank. The fishing also includes the backstream which flows beside the canal.

Moving further east the fishery runs from Hambridge Road to Bulls Lock, fishing on the north bank, then to the south bank opposite the power cables, and back to the north bank east of the swing bridge. Read the map carefully when using this section.

There is a short gap to below the railway bridge where fishing on the flowing stretch downstream to the Stakes, and continuing in still water to Widmead Lock.

This length contains most species owing to the mix of still and flowing water.

There is access from Bellwood car park, Hambridge Lane and from the Widmead complex.

Town Stretch

Right in the centre of Newbury there is a 650 metre stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal running from the A339 Bridge to Greenham Lock. The best methods are pole or waggler fishing with light tackle. The width varies between approximately 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.

This stretch contains good specimens of perch, roach and bream. The fishing also includes the stream flowing alongside the canal, which contains barbel, chub and dace.

There are many access points from the many roads in the vicinity. This stretch can be very busy with walkers and cyclists.

Enborne Canal

Just west of Newbury town the club has a 2 kilometre 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. The width varies between 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.

This stretch has good specimens of perch, tench and roach for all year round catches. Fishing is from the towpath bank, except between Guyers Lock and The A34 bridge where fishing is available both sides.

Access is available from two points off Enborne Road, at Bone Mill Lane, with parking before the railway bridge, and Step-Up Cottage with parking at the end of the track. This stretch can be popular with walkers and cyclists at the weekends.

 

Avington

The highest stretch of waterway controlled by Newbury AA is Avington. This is approximately a kilometre long stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal running between Hungerford and Kintbury. The best methods are pole or waggler fishing with light tackle. The width varies between 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.

Access is via the lane from the road between Kintbury and Hungerford Common, and there is a car park  to the left just across the canal bridge.