It lies near another Grand Union Canal feature, Braunston Tunnel.

Drayton Reservoir is known to UK anglers as one of England's premier match fishing venues.

Anglers are advised to ensure they have angling equipment that can handle the large fish and that they watch their rods and poles; hundreds of rods and poles have been pulled into the reservoir by fish.

British Waterways manage the fishery with bailiffs patrolling every few hours.

With the exception of the dam wall most of the well managed fishing pegs are open to wheelchair access.