The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is the longest canal in Northern England at 127 miles long. It passes through 91 locks with a summit level of 487 feet. At Leeds, it joins onto the Aire and Calder Navigation.

Available Fish:

Roach to 1.5lbs
Perch to 3lbs
Pike to 20lbs
Bream to 6-7lbs
Carp to 30lbs
Tench to 5lbs
Chub to 3lbs
Rudd to 1.5lbs
Gudgeon

Restrictions:

Easy disabled access from certain points, although getting to the canal near TGI Fridays on Kirkstall Road can be tricky
British Waterways Rules on Fishing

Cost:

Day Ticket

Directions:

From Leeds train station take a right and go under the "Dark Arches". Continue passed the Hilton Hotel until you come to a sandy coloured bridge. Take a right after the bridge and follow the canal along till you reach the lock, which you can cross over.