We are able to fish 1,000 metres of the Flood Relief Channel from the Weir at Holyfield (Langridge) Lake to the confluence with the River Lea at Stubbins Hall Lane.

 

Formed as part of the flood relief for the Lea Valley, Work started on the channel in 1947 following major flooding and it was fully operational by 1976.it was barren of fish for the first couple of years but it's now home to many species most at specimen size.

 

While the Barbel and Chub are free to progress up and down the channel, Carp and Bream are the species that are targeted by most anglers with Roach hunters targeting the bottom stretch.

 

Records show Carp to over 30lbs, Bream to 12lbs, Chub to 8lbs, Barbel to 16lbs, Perch to over 4lbs, Pike to over 30lbs, and shoals of good Roach in excess of 1lb.

 

The swims along the stretch mainly consist of platforms.

 

The Relief Channel is open 24 hours during the season, but is subject to the close season 15th March to 15th June inclusive.