The Waits, St Ives

River Great Ouse

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Just upstream of St Ives town centre

Same general area (compact spot, not a long linear stretch)

The Waits is a free canalised backwater of the River Great Ouse just upstream of St Ives town centre. Access: Free (Environment Agency rod licence only).

Permits

Season Ticket £

Not applicable — open access

Day Ticket £

Not applicable — free, no ticket needed

Night Fishing

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Where To Buy

Not applicable (EA rod licence required)

Parking

Parking Information

Likely similar to the club's other St Ives-area access points — town-centre car parks nearby, needs final confirm

Species

Perch

At a Glance

Controller

Free Fishing

Bank

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Access

Free

Night fishing

Pegs

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Postcode

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Last Verified - August 2026

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