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British Waterways London Angling Permit

This is not an April Fool!

Since 1st April 2008 You will be required to have a British Waterways London Angling Permit to fish the following waters:

1. Grand Union Canal Main Line from Brentford Lock to Bridge 200 in Hayes.

2. Grand Union Canal Paddington Arm (with the exception from Ladbroke Grove Bridge to Scrubs Lane.

3. The Hertford Union Canal.

4. The Limehouse Cut.

5. The Regent's Canal.

The BWL Angling Permit will cost adults £20.00; juniors, pensioners over 65 and registered disabled £10.00 (2008)

Obtainable by post:

The Leisure Development Manager
1 Sheldon Square
Paddington Central
London W2 6TT

In person from:

British Waterways Information Boat "Jena"
Paddington Basin

The permit will be issued for up to one year to the next 1st April

If you fish any of the above waters without the permit you are liable to prosecution.

The permit must be carried at all times whilst fishing and presented to any BW personnel upon request.

Tel: 020 7985 7200