You'll hook lots of different fish, big and small. Canals and lakes Canals are often neglected by anglers, so the fish they contain can grow big. There is very little water flow in a canal, except around locks. Lakes can be well-stocked with carp and tench. The river running by From a slow-moving wide river to the smallest stream, rivers provide a haven for fish including some species which you will hardly ever find in still water.
Ponds are ideal places for fish to live.
Your first tiddler might come from a pond. But don't be deceived, big fish can lurk in small ponds, and it's not unusual to catch a 4.5kg carp in a pond. Early warning As an angler, you can be a watchdog for the environment where you fish. You will notice when things are not right. If certain plants or animals disappear, like this handsome kingfisher, it could be a warning sign that the habitat is in danger.