Market Weighton Canal for pike fishing

Market Weighton Canal

Description

Pike to over 20lb are found in this 6 mile stretch of land drain / former canal situated some 20 miles west of Hull. The Market Weighton canal starts at Sodhouse lock and flows down to the Humber estuary at Weighton Lock, passing through the village of Newport around half way. The water is included in the Hull and District AA yearbook and day tickets can also be purchased in advance from the Newsagent in Newport.

The main access points are Newport village and Broomfleet Landing with the mouth of the River Foulness to the north of Newport also popular.

Can there be a better value yearbook than the one offered at 34 pounds by HDAA?

Tickets

Hull and District Anglers Association

Annual Permit - Adult £34 plus £17 joining fee
Senior (over 65) £17 plus £8 joining fee
Junior (under 17) £11

Membership runs from 1st January until 31st December. Night permits and Life memberships also available.

Day Tickets

Available from Newport News, Main Street Newport - Must be purchased in advance.

Access Points

Broomfleet Landing.
Newport Village.

Rules

Amonst the many rules on HDAA, I picked these out as the most relevant.

Visit the HDAA Website for a full list.

Day Fishing is 5am until 10pm.
No fish to be killed - all fish (including pike) must be returned.
No gaffs or pike gags are allowed on Association fisheries.
Anyone fishing deliberately for pike or carp must be in possession of a landing net with arms not less than 36 inches in length. The net must be of soft knotless material.
Wire traces must always be used and must not be less than 15 inches in length.
When fishing with live or deadbaits treble hooks larger than size 8 must not be used.
Minimum 12lb breaking strain line.