STANGROUND BACKWATER, CAMBS
This arm off the River Nene in Peterborough is a haven in extra water for roach, bream and pike. The section parallel to Turnstone Way resembles a canal, with easy pole and waggler fishing. Contact: 07702 440892
ROCKLAND BOAT DYKE, NORFOLK
When winter arrives, fish pack into this narrow dyke from the nearby River Yare. Expect roach, perch, skimmers and a few pike. Contact: 01603 400757
COD BECK, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE
When the nearby River Swale is out of sorts, this tributary comes alive with chub and dace. The stick float is favoured by regulars. Contact: 01845 526110
FEEDER CANAL, BRISTOL, AVON
Linking the Bristol Avon to the docks, this section is popular when the river is unfishable. Bream, roach, dace and pike are the main targets, along with a few rogue chub.
Contact: 01179 500201
RIVER SOAR, AYLESTONE, LEICESTERSHIRE
The Riverside Park section has a dead arm below the lock running off the main river, a valuable hotspot when the Soar is in flood. Roach are common, along with perch, skimmers, the odd bream and chub.
Contact: 07860 112000
RIVER GREAT OUSE, BEDFORD
A number of feature-packed backwaters and arms harbour roach, bream, perch, pike and the odd tench and carp, which respond to feeder or pole tactics. Contact: 01234 272082
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