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Fishing venues where the fishing is free. This may mean that registering with the owner is required, but that there is no day ticket or season ticket.

Fishing at Sandhurst Memorial Park

Information about fishing at Sandhurst Memorial Park including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in Sandhurst.

Description


Sandhurst Memorial Park Lake is small still-water in a rural park with an island supplying free coarse angling in Sandhurst. No litter, and all fish to be returned. For the council’s webpage for this venue click HERE.


Details

OWNER / CLUB:
Sandhurst Town Council
Details of owner / club:
Website of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
TICKET
SEASON:
ROD LIMIT:
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
BOATS ALLOWED:
DOGS ALLOWED:
NIGHT FISHING:
HOOKS (usage rules):
KEEPNETS:
SIZE:
Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
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Species available in Sandhurst Memorial Park

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WEIGHT
CARP
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH
PERCH
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN. COARSE FISH  YES

Sandhurst Memorial Park Location

This water is located in Sandhurst Memorial Park, in the south of Sandhurst, south of Yorktown Road. GU47 9BJ.

Sandhurst Memorial Park fishery location map:

Nearest pub

The Wellington Arms, 203 Yorktown Road, Sandhurst GU47 9BN.

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Fishing at Pangbourne Meadow

Information about fishing at River Thames, Pangbourne Meadow including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in Pangbourne.

Description


River Thames, Pangbourne Meadow is a short stretch of river supplying coarse angling in Pangbourne area. Fishing is free and the area is maintained by the parish council.  Camping is not allowed. For their webpage for this venue click HERE. For a map of the venue click HERE.

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Details

OWNER / CLUB:
Pangbourne Parish Council
Details of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
Website of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
TICKET:
Free
SEASON:
Standard coarse
ROD LIMIT:
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
BOATS ALLOWED:
DOGS:
NIGHT FISHING:
HOOKS (usage rules):
KEEPNETS:
SIZE:
Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
Scroll to the foot of each page for Search and useful links.
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Species available in this venue

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WGHT
CARP
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH
PERCH
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN. CRSE FISH  YES

Location

This stretch of river bank is sited at Pangbourne, on the south bank of the Thames, east of the Whitchurch Road (B471), RG8 7DA.

River Thames, Pangbourne Meadow fishery map:

Nearest Pub

The George Hotel, The Square, Pangbourne RG8 7AJ.

River Thames Fishing Page
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Fishing at Waterloo Meadows

Information about fishing at Kennet & Avon Canal, Waterloo Meadows including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in Reading.

Description


A short stretch of canal style river in a council controlled park supplying free coarse angling in Reading. For the council’s webpage for this venue click HERE.

Details

OWNER / CLUB Reading Borough Council
Details of owner / club CLICK HERE
Website of owner / club CLICK HERE
TICKET
SEASON
ROD LIMIT
BAITBOATS ALLOWED
BOATS ALLOWED
DOGS
NIGHT FISHING YES
HOOKS (usage rules) Barbed or barbless
KEEPNETS YES (subject to specifications below)
SIZE

Keep nets must have the following specification:

-have no knotted meshes or meshes of metallic material
-have holes smaller than 25mm
-be more than 2 metres long
-have supporting rings or frames less than 40cm apart and more than 12cm in circumference

Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
Scroll to the foot of each page for Search and useful links.
Please contact us to add your fishery or angling club, or to have details updated or corrected. All listings are totally free.
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Species available in this venue

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WEIGHT
CARP
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH
PERCH
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN. COARSE FISH YES

Location

This stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal is also part of the River Kennet and is close to the centre of Reading, between Coley and Whitley. Waterloo Meadows is a council controlled park just south east of the meeting point of the A4 and A33. Just west of Elgar Road. RG2 0BN.

Kennet & Avon Canal, Waterloo Meadows fishery location map:

Nearest Pub

The Hop Leaf,  163-165, Southampton St, RG1 2QZ

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River fishing in Reading

Information about fishing at River Thames, Caversham Lock to Kennetmouth including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in the River Thames.

Description


A long stretch of riverbank in a council controlled park and on a council controlled towpath supplying free coarse angling on the Thames in Reading. For the council’s webpage for this venue click HERE.

River fishing tackle: BROWSE NOW

Details

OWNER / CLUB:
Reading Borough Council
Details of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
Website of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
TICKET:
Free
SEASON:
Standard coarse season
ROD LIMIT:
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
BOATS ALLOWED:
DOGS:
NIGHT FISHING:
YES
HOOKS (usage rules):
Barbed or barbless
KEEPNETS:
YES (subject to specifications below)
SIZE:

Keep nets must have the following specification:

-have no knotted meshes or meshes of metallic material
-have holes smaller than 25mm
-be more than 2 metres long
-have supporting rings or frames less than 40cm apart and more than 12cm in circumference

Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
Scroll to the foot of each page for Search and useful links.
Please contact us to add your fishery or angling club, or to have details updated or corrected. All listings are totally free.
If you like our content, why not see how you can Support This Website?

Species available in this venue

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WEIGHT
CARP
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM YES
BARBEL
CHUB YES
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH YES
PERCH YES
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN. COARSE FISH

Location

This stretch of river is on the south bank in Reading, in King’s Meadow park and then along the towpath to the confluence with the Kennet. The park and towpath are to the north of Napier Road (and the Tesco Extra). RG1 8DF.

Nearest Pub

The Corn Stores, 10 Forbury Rd, Reading RG1 1SB.

River Thames Fishing Page
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Fishing in Caversham

Information about fishing at River Thames, Christchurch Meadows including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in the River Thames.

Description


A stretch of river in a council controlled park supplying free coarse angling in Reading. For the council’s webpage for this venue click HERE. Fishing is not allowed upstream of Wolsey Road. The upstream half of the fishing section holds a large island (Frys Island) which splits the Thames in half; this section contains further islands providing more features for angling.This is a popular park and the river can be very busy in summer.

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Details

OWNER / CLUB:
Reading Borough Council
Details of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
Website of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
TICKET:
Free fishing
SEASON:
Standard coarse season
ROD LIMIT:
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
BOATS ALLOWED:
DOGS:
NIGHT FISHING:
 YES
HOOKS (usage rules):
 Barbed or barbless
KEEPNETS:
 YES (subject to specifications below)
SIZE:

Keep nets must have the following specification:

-have no knotted meshes or meshes of metallic material
-have holes smaller than 25mm
-be more than 2 metres long
-have supporting rings or frames less than 40cm apart and more than 12cm in circumference

Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
Scroll to the foot of each page for Search and useful links.
Please contact us to add your fishery or angling club, or to have details updated or corrected. All listings are totally free.
If you like our content, why not see how you can Support This Website?

Species available in this venue

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WEIGHT
CARP
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH
PERCH
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN. COARSE FISH YES

Location

This Thames venue is in a park on the north side of the River Thames in Lower Caversham, between Caversham Bridge (where the A4155 crosses the river at Bridge Street) and Reading Bridge. George Street at the east end of the venue contains a pay and display car park. RG4 8BY.

Nearest Pub

The Fox and Hounds, 51 Gosbrook Rd, Reading RG4 8BN

River Thames Fishing Page
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Fishing in Tilehurst

Information about fishing at River Thames, Scours Lane including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in the River Thames.

Description


River Thames, Scours Lane is a short stretch of river in a council controlled park supplying free coarse angling on the Thames in Caversham, Reading. For the council’s webpage for this venue click HERE.

River fishing tackle: BROWSE NOW

Details

OWNER / CLUB:
Reading Borough Council
Details of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
Website of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
TICKET:
Free fishing
SEASON:
Standard coarse season
ROD LIMIT:
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
BOATS ALLOWED:
DOGS:
NIGHT FISHING:
 YES
HOOKS (usage rules):
 Barbed or barbless
KEEPNETS:
 YES (subject to specifications below)
SIZE:

Keep nets must have the following specification:

-have no knotted meshes or meshes of metallic material
-have holes smaller than 25mm
-be more than 2 metres long
-have supporting rings or frames less than 40cm apart and more than 12cm in circumference

Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
Scroll to the foot of each page for Search and useful links.
Please contact us to add your fishery or angling club, or to have details updated or corrected. All listings are totally free.
If you like our content, why not see how you can Support This Website?

Species available in this venue

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WGHT
CARP
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH
PERCH
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN. CRSE FISH  YES

Scours Lane Location

This riverside venue is sited at Scours Lane Picnic Area on the north side of the Oxford and Portman Roads in east Tilehurst, to the north west of Reading RG30 6AX. The park is in north reading, on the south bank of the Thames.

River Thames, Scours Lane fishery location map:

Nearest Pub

The Pond House, 738 Oxford Rd, Reading, RG30 1EH

River Thames Fishing Page
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Fishing in Lower Caversham

Information about fishing at River Thames, Hills Meadow including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in the River Thames.

Description


A short stretch of river in a council controlled park supplying coarse angling on a season ticket in the Thames in Caversham, Reading. For the council’s webpage for this venue click HERE. The flow and depth of the river varies from swim to swim, and on the distance from the bank. At the edge of the park there is a pay and display car park.

River fishing tackle: BROWSE NOW

Details

OWNER / CLUB:
Reading Borough Council
Details of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
Website of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
TICKET:
Free
SEASON:
Standard coarse season
ROD LIMIT:
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
BOATS ALLOWED:
DOGS:
NIGHT FISHING:
YES
HOOKS (usage rules):
Barbed or barbless
KEEPNETS:
YES (subject to specifications below)
SIZE:

Keep nets must have the following specification:

-have no knotted meshes or meshes of metallic material
-have holes smaller than 25mm
-be more than 2 metres long
-have supporting rings or frames less than 40cm apart and more than 12cm in circumference

Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
Scroll to the foot of each page for Search and useful links.
Please contact us to add your fishery or angling club, or to have details updated or corrected. All listings are totally free.
If you like our content, why not see how you can Support This Website?

Species available in this venue

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WEIGHT
CARP
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM  YES
BARBEL
CHUB  YES
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH  YES
PERCH  YES
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN. COARSE FISH

Location

This stretch of river is sited at Hills Meadow park on the east side of B3345 George Street, Lower Caversham, Reading RG4 8DH. The park is in north reading, on the north bank of the Thames.

Nearest Pub

North of the river: The Fox and Hounds, 51 Gosbrook Rd, Reading RG4 8BN
South of the river: The Blagrave Arms, 35 Blagrave St, Reading RG1 1PW

River Thames Fishing Page
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