Get started with a spot of canal fishing. Roach and Perch are
the most common species throughout the canal, and can easily be
caught using maggots, pinkies, worms or bread as hookbait. Great
beginners' fishing experience.
IMPORTANT - WORKS
Lock 8 (Falkirk) Closure - 5th to 13th May
2012
Our inspection process has detected a fault in the lock cill at
lock 8 in Falkirk, under normal circumstances this type of work is
carried out in the winter period, however we have looked at the
cill condition and to ensure a shorter closure period a more
immediate response makes more sense, we therefore plan to do this
between Sat 5 May to Sun 13 May (inclusive)
This means Lock 8 will be closed to all navigation from 5 to 13
May. The Towpath will also be closed, although an alternative
public footpath is available. Users should take extra care around
the work site.
We apologise for this inconvenience.
If you have any concerns please contact the Boaters Helpline on
0845 676 6000.
Twechar Towpath Closure - 30th to 4th May
2012
Mon 30 Apr to Fri 4 May (inclusive). The Towpath will be closed
for surface upgrading and there will be no pedestrian or cyclist
access.
Unfortunately, there is no suitable diversion and walkers and
cyclists will need to access the main carriageway for a distance of
c.500m. Please note there is no public footpath on the
carriageway.
We apologise for this major inconvenience but unfortunately it
is not possible to keep the towpath open during these works.
What's biting?
Roach and Perch are the most likely catches here.
Need to Know
Only fish from the towpath side of the canal. Stay at least 25
metres from any lock or swing bridge. 2 rods max or 3 for pike
fishing.
Applying for Fishing Permit
The can be purchased from The Scottish Federation of Coarse Angling.