Discover the peaceful beauty of East Cambridgeshire’s rivers and lakes with a boating or angling trip
Whether you’re gliding along the River Great Ouse, exploring scenic tributaries by narrowboat, or casting a line in tranquil fishing spots, the region offers a perfect escape for water lovers. From family-friendly boat hire to expert-led fishing experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on the water.
Boaters
Why not cast your net even further and combine your fishing with a boating break or day trip? As well as the River Great Ouse, several of the tributaries are navigable, including the River Cam, the River Lark, the River Little Ouse and the River Wissey.
With a choice of narrowboats or holiday cruisers, whether you’re just here for the day or a longer break, there are plenty of moorings and marinas along the routes for your convenience. You’ll also find plenty of places to stop for refreshments and a bite to eat in quaint villages as well as larger towns. Keep an eye out for Ely Cathedral from the water, known locally as the ‘Ship of the Fens’ due to its elevated position in its Fenland waterway surroundings.
Visit the unique Pope’s Corner, the point at which the two main Fenland rivers, the Cam and the Old West, join the third great Fenland river, the Great Ouse, before heading north via Ely to meet the sea at The Wash.
A boating holiday in East Cambs is one of the best ways to explore and view this captivating landscape. Don’t forget your camera to capture the variety of wildlife in the marsh and reed beds such as dragonflies, birds and wild flowers as well as endangered species like the water vole and bittern.
To learn more about Moorings, please to to the East Cambridgeshire District Council website
Anglers
The waters in East Cambs offer endless fishing opportunities for all anglers in its many rivers and lakes.
Whether you’re a pleasure angler looking for a good day’s fishing or a seasoned pro looking for some serious sport on the pole, the district has something to hook anglers of all abilities. If well-stocked lakes, plenty of pegs and comfortable platforms are your idea of a perfect day out, then you’ve come to the right place. From the reservoirs in Chettisham to the man-made waterways of the Cambridgeshire Lodes and Fen drains, there’s a wide variety of settings to lure you here.
Or if river fishing is more likely to reel you in, the River Great Ouse is the fourth longest river in the UK and ideal for the coarse angler with roach, bream, perch, pike and zander. It has many tributaries and the catchment area contains over 1,000 miles of superb fishing.
Remember, if you’re planning on fishing on public waters, you will need a licence to fish. So, bring your tackle box, cast off and relax in East Cambs.