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 Little Britain
Information about angling on Little Britain Lake in Cowley, Middlesex (picture courtesy of the late – and greatly missed – Dave Painter). Fish species, location map, season, and details of ticket and owner. Part of a directory of angling venues in Uxbridge and surrounding areas.
Little Britain Lake. Picture courtesy of Dave Painter.
Description
Little Britain Lake is a large, tree-lined gravel pit, with several islands supplying free coarse angling in the Cowley area. For the club’s webpage for this venue click HERE. EA rod licence required.
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Species available in this venue
SPECIES
PRESENT
TOP WGHT
CARP
YES
26lb
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
YES
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH
PERCH
YES
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN CRSE FISH
Little Britain Lake Location
Little Britain Lake is a fishing venue sited on the west side of Cowley Peachey, between the Rivers Colne and Fray’s, at the west end of Packet Boat Lane and on the west side of Old Mill Lane. To the south east of Huntsmoor Park. UB8 2JH.
Information about fishing at River Thames, Richmond Bridge to Putney Bridge including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in the River Thames.
Fishing the Thames, Castelnau
Description
River Thames, Richmond Bridge to Putney Bridge is a stretch of large tidal river supplying free coarse angling. This high up the tidal stretch the water is usually freshwater and avoids the brackish water present around the Thames Barrier at high tide. The tidal flow is very strong and water can rise or fall very quickly in the area.
Many of the usual river species are present, and specimens of roach, bream and dace can be found here. Some anglers prefer to fish the lower tide, when the river is narrower, setting up on the mud flats; trotting through can be effective at this time. Legering can be more effective when the water is higher and you need to get baits out further. Some carp anglers prefer to lay traps as the tide is coming in and then fish through the high tide, hand delivering rigs and beds of baits with their rods set up on grassy bank spots.
Experienced anglers can catch 20-30 pounds of fish around Kew and Barnes, and can catch bream to 7lb.
Angling at Tidefest 2015:
Fishing the Richmond stretch is quite straightforward. The town has some car parks although these, like the CPZs are not free on any day. The stretch down to Richmond Lock has far less tidal flow than the river below the lock, so is a more regular fishing environment.
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Species available in this venue
SPECIES
PRESENT
TOP WGHT
CARP
YES
PIKE
YES
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
YES
BARBEL
YES
CHUB
YES
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
YES
DACE
YES
ROACH
YES
PERCH
YES
CRUCIANS
EELS
YES
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN. CRSE FISH
Location
This length of the River Thames runs from Richmond Bridge to Putney Bridge, taking in the south bank of the river as it flows past Kew, Mortlake, Barnes and Putney.
Richmond Bridge to Putney Bridge fishry location map:
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.
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 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.
Information about fishing at Ruislip Lido including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in Ruislip.
Description
A large lake in Ruislip, Middlesex providing free coarse angling. For the local webpage for this venue click HERE.
The Ruislip Lido fishing lake is a man made reservoir from the early 19th century. It is popular with the public and fishing is not allowed in the southern bay which holds the beach and the boathouse. Pike fishing from 1st October onward only. Around 20 carp are present. Angling is only permitted from designated wooden platforms.
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Species available in this venue
SPECIES
PRESENT
TOP WGHT
CARP
YES
PIKE
YES
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
YES
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH
PERCH
YES
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN CRSE FISH
Ruislip Lido Location
The Ruislip Lido fishing lake is sited at Ruislip Common to the north of Ruislip. Adjacent to Reservoir Road, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7TY.
Ruislip Lido fishery location map:
Nearest Pub
The Waters Edge, Reservoir Rd, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7TY
Information about fishing at River Thames, Dockett Eddy Lane 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 Thames in Middlesex providing free coarse angling. Mainly this is a wide stretch, but there are some areas where the river is narrowed by islands. The most downstream area by the lock is not suitable for fishing. Swims are dotted along from the section adjacent to Dumsey Meadow all along to within a close distance of the Thames Court.
Some parking is available along Dockett Eddy Lane, but areas to the west of where this joins the riverside can be far from parking, although the towpath is flat and firm.
This part of the river is frequented by carp and pleasure anglers.
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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 Thames is sited east of Chertsey on the east bank, downstream of Dumsey Meadow, along the Thames path and Dockett Eddy Lane, around Dockett Point, then opposite Pharoah Island, and down to Shepperton Lock. On the south west side of Shepperton. TW17 9LL.
River Thames, Dockett Eddy Lane fishery location map
Information about fishing at River Thames, Laleham including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in the River Thames.
Angling at Laleham: the Thames
Description
River Thames, Laleham is a long stretch of river supplying free coarse angling. The river is wide and deep and holds all the usual coarse species including carp. Much of the west bank is tree lined, whilst the east bank holds many spacious swims which are often flat and grassy. Some parking is available along the Thames Side road which lies behind the riverbank, and there is a car park with pay and display. North of where Thames Side road swings away from the river and into Laleham the towpath continues along the river, but much of the bank is private land.
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 this venue
SPECIES
PRESENT
TOP WEIGHT
CARP
YES
PIKE
YES
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
YES
BARBEL
CHUB
YES
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
YES
ROACH
YES
PERCH
YES
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN. COARSE FISH
Location
This stretch of the River Thames is at Thames Side on the Middlesex side of the river between Laleham and Chertsey, upstream of Chertsey Lock. North of the M3 and south of Laleham. TW18 1SS.
Information about fishing at Fordbridge Road Old Bathing Station including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in the River Thames.
Fishing at The Old Bathing Station
Description
Fordbridge Road Old Bathing Station is a short stretch of river supplying free coarse angling. Here the river is split by Wheatley’s Eyot and the current is slow, fed by the overflow from the weir at the upstream point of the island. The far bank has overhanging trees, and the bankside is concrete.
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Species available in this venue
SPECIES
PRESENT
TOP WEIGHT
CARP
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
YES
ROACH
YES
PERCH
YES
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN. COARSE FISH
YES
Location
This stretch of the River Thames is sited on the west wide of Old Sunbury, on the south side of Fordbridge Road. Access is via a small park known as the Old Bathing Station, and a pay and display car park is present; nearby side roads provide some opportunities for free parking. TW16 6BT.
Fordbridge Road Old Bathing Station fishery location map:
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.
-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:
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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.
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.
-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.
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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.
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.
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.
-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.
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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 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.
River Thames, Christchurch Meadows fishery location map:
