Day Tickets Available

Grand Union Canal (Leighton Buzzard Section)

Grand Union Canal Towpath, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 Website
Waters
1
Total Pegs
—
Day Ticket
£2
Open
—
Biggest Fish
TBC
About This Fishery

Around 11 miles of the Grand Union Canal between Stoke Hammond and Pitstone, controlled by Luton Angling Club and widely regarded as some of the best canal fishing in the country. Holds good stocks of roach, bream, carp, perch and gudgeon, with carp present across many sections and perch to over 3lb.

Visit & Contact
info@lutonanglingclub.co.uk

Ticket Prices

Subject to change — confirm with venue
Adult
Day Ticket
1 rod
£6.00
Concession
Day Ticket
Over 65's - 1 rod
£3.00
Junior
Day Ticket
Under 16 - 1 rod
£2.00

The Waters

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Grand Union Canal
1.5m
average

Approx 11 miles of canal, Stoke Hammond to Pitstone, passing through Leighton Buzzard. Average depth about 1.25m in the boat channel, shallower on marginal shelves. Divided into numbered sections (Sections 1–15+); some sections are day ticket, some members-only, some with legering restrictions. Boat traffic is heavier during summer months.

Species & Weights
Bream —
Carp —
Gudgeon —
Perch —
Roach —
Grand Union Canal
1.5m
average

Approx 11 miles of canal, Stoke Hammond to Pitstone, passing through Leighton Buzzard. Average depth about 1.25m in the boat channel, shallower on marginal shelves. Divided into numbered sections (Sections 1–15+); some sections are day ticket, some members-only, some with legering restrictions. Boat traffic is heavier during summer months.

Species & Weights
Bream —
Carp —
Gudgeon —
Perch —
Roach —
Fishery Rules
Tackle
  • Maximum 3 rods. A third rod permit from Luton AC is required to use a third rod.
  • Some sections have a legering ban — check section-specific rules before fishing.
Conduct
  • All fish must be returned — no removal of fish from the water.
  • Fish only from the towpath or the offside bank where legitimately accessible to the public. Do not trespass on farmland or private property.
Access
  • A valid EA Rod Licence must be in your possession when fishing. Waters are regularly patrolled by club and EA bailiffs.
  • Check the Luton AC events calendar before fishing to confirm your chosen section is not booked for a match.
  • Day tickets are available on the bank from Luton AC authorised bailiffs carrying photo ID.
  • Night fishing is not permitted for day ticket anglers. Night fishing is defined as from 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise (arrival and departure times).
  • Some sections of the canal are for club members only — check the section map on the Luton AC website before fishing.