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.