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 the Thames at Molesey
Information about fishing at Sunbury Lock to Molesey Lock including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in the River Thames.
The Thames at Molesey provides ample options for angling.
Description
A long stretch of the Thames offering river fishing in Molesey. Fishing is free, and there are numerous swims along several strips of bankside that can be accessed from a variety of points.
The upstream section is accessible only via the towpath and is remote from parking areas. The downstream half of the section is readily accessible via Hurst Park which is accessed on the west end via Ferry Road and in the middle by Sadlers Ride.
Ferry Road and adjacent streets have ample free parking, and there is free parking along Sadlers Ride and at its end point in the park. Note that the car parks in the park itself are within the no fishing zone.
Fishing in Hurst Park
Details
OWNER / CLUB:
None
Details of owner / club:
Website of owner / club:
TICKET:
Free fishing
SEASON:
Standard coarse
ROD LIMIT:
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
BOATS ALLOWED:
DOGS:
NIGHT FISHING:
HOOKS (usage rules):
KEEPNETS:
SIZE:
A swim near Ferry Road
Information:
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Species available in this venue
SPECIES
PRESENT
TOP WEIGHT
CARP
YES
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
YES
7lb
BARBEL
CHUB
YES
8lb
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH
YES
PERCH
YES
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN. COARSE FISH
YES
Hemp for the roach works. For chub try close to the boats on the far bank, and try a leger 3/4 the way across, back-leaded against the current which is not too heavy in the summer. The bream run in shoals, so if you can get on them you may be in for a big bag.
The carp are more likely to be caught in the downstream section, but a part of this – 400 metres downstream of the ferry in Hurst Park – is closed to fishing as it is part of a new conservation area.
This stretch of river runs from just downstream of Sunbury Lock along to Molesey Lock in north Surrey. Here the river is punctuated by a series of islands that in several sections reduce the width of the available river: Sunbury Court Island, Grand Junction Island, Platt’s Eyot (the largest), Garrick’s Ait, Tagg’s Island, and Ash Island which is just before Molesey Lock.
Sunbury Lock to Molesey Lock fishery location map:
Nearest Pub
Depends on the bit of river you fish. There are no pubs along the A3050 Hurst Road.
If fishing the upstream stretch: Royal Oak, 317 Walton Rd, KT8 2QG
If fishing the Hurst Park area: The Lord Hotham, 360 Walton Rd, KT8 2JE
If fishing the downstream stretch: The Prince of Wales, 23 Bridge Rd, KT8 9EU
Fishing swims on the towpath at Ferry Road, Molesey
Fishing the River Thames, Molesey Lock to Albany Reach
Information about fishing at River Thames, Molesey Lock to Albany Reach including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in the River Thames.
Fishing in Thames Ditton: Albany Reach
Description
This short stretch of fishing river is very urban, being either next to main roads or in town parks.
There are no islands, but the river Ember (AKA the River Mole) arrives at the Thames between the two parks after its long journey from Sussex, having rejoined with the ‘Mole’ just upstream of Hampton Court Way (the A309).
Angling on the Thames is allowed in the two parks (on the obvious proviso that a rod licence is held), and bivvies are also permitted (tents and gazebos are not).
The Ember/ Mole cannot be fished – Elmbridge Council do not permit angling on the Mole in these parks.
There are several boating clubs in this vicinity.
Albany Reach can be accessed from Aragon Avenue where free parking is available.
Details
OWNER / CLUB:
None
Details of owner / club:
Website of owner / club:
TICKET:
Free fishing
SEASON:
Standard coarse
ROD LIMIT:
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
BOATS ALLOWED:
DOGS:
NIGHT FISHING:
HOOKS (usage rules):
KEEPNETS:
SIZE:
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 river runs from just downstream of Molesey Lock up to Hampton Court Bridge, and then continues downstream of the bridge along Cigarette Island Park and Ditton Field; Albany Reach is the Thames side park around Ditton Field. Upstream of Teddington Lock, this part of the river is not tidal. KT7 0QH.
NO FISHING ON THE RIVER MOLE IN THESE PARKS.
Nearest Pub
Depends on the spot you fish.
If fishing the vicinity of Hampton Court Bridge: The Prince of Wales, 23 Bridge Rd, KT8 9EU
If fishing Ditton Field: The Albany, Queens Rd, KT7 0QY
Information about fishing at River Thames, Walton Bridge to Sunbury Lock including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in the River Thames.
Fishing in Walton: the River Thames offers numerous swims
Description
A stretch of the Thames offering river fishing in north Surrey. Fishing is free, and there are many swims.
This part of the river is accessed from a variety of points, with free parking available.
About a quarter of the way along this stretch lies Walton Wharf. This is accessed by Hill Rise that runs off of Manor Road. This area is a mooring point so fishing is not permitted directly around Hill Rise. This is where The Swan and The Anglers public houses are sited; KT12 2PF.
Felix Road Recreation Ground is located about midway along this length of the river. Parking is available in the surrounding roads (Dudley Road KT12 2JU, and Felix Road KT12 2LB) and the river bank is accessed via a short walk across this park.
The downstream end of this section can be accessed via Waterside Drive where there is ample parking near the leisure centre and the football club. KT12 2JG.
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Species available in this venue
SPECIES
PRESENT
TOP WGHT
CARP
YES
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
YES
BARBEL
CHUB
YES
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH
YES
PERCH
YES
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN. CRSE FISH
YES
Watch the fish at the Walton Thames
Location
This stretch of river runs from Walton Bridge to Sunbury Lock at the north east end of Walton. Along this stretch there are two islands: Sunbury Lock Ait and, immediately upstream, Wheatleys Eyot.
Walton Bridge to Sunbury Lock fishery location map:
Nearest pub
Upstream end – The Swan / The Anglers: Hill Rise KT12 2PF
Information about fishing at Chertsey Bourne including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in Chertsey.
Fishing the Chertsey Bourne
Description
Chertsey Bourne is a very small river passing through a variety of parks, offering free fishing in Chertsey.
Numerous swims are available and the head of fish is surprisingly high. Barbel, chub, pike and carp are all present along with the usual silver fish.
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The Chertsey Bourne runs through Chertsey from north west to east. It emerges from the A320 and runs through Gogmore Farm Park where it can be fished at many places, then it passes under Guildford Street and flows through the Sports Ground adjacent to Eastworth Road where again it is fishable from several points. Downstream of Fordwater Road the Bourne enters Chertsey Meads where it is fishable from many areas.
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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
Seven Arches Bridge is adjacent to Brooklands Lake, and is where the railway crosses the Wey to the south west of Weybridge railway station. It is due north of Mercedes Benz Brooklands. KT13 0SL.
River Wey, Seven Arches Bridge fishery location map:
Information about angling at River Thames, Walton Lane including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in the River Thames.
Free Thames angling: Walton Lane
Description
A long stretch of the Thames offering river angling in north Surrey.
Fishing is free, and there are many swims.
Parking is available in small laybys along the Lane, and in a large free car park at the Walton end.
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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
An angling swim on the Thames at Walton Lane
Location
This stretch of river runs from the east end of Weybridge to the west end of Walton, running along Walton Lane and including Desborough Channel. Fishing is permitted along almost all of the length of the Thames.
River Thames, Walton Lane fishery location map:
Nearest Pub
Weybridge end: The Minnow, 104 Thames Street, Weybridge KT13 8NG
Walton end: The Bear, 30 Bridge St, Walton KT12 1AH
Information about fishing at River Thames, Chertsey Meads including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in the River Thames.
Free river angling on the Thames
Description
A pleasant stretch of the Thames providing free angling in Chertsey, with many swims.
Parking is available at two council car parks on the Meads (Car Park A and Car Park B) and many swims are within easy trolley distance of these.
More secluded swims can be found at the east end of the Meads.
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Species available in this venue
SPECIES
PRESENT
TOP WGHT
CARP
YES
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
ROACH
YES
PERCH
YES
BLEAK
YES
CRUCIANS
EELS
GEN CRSE FISH
YES
Location
The fishery is sited on the south side of the Thames to the east of Chertsey. Accessed from Mead Lane. KT16 8LN.
River Thames, Chertsey Meads fishery location map:
Information about fishing at River Thames, Dumsey Meadow including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in the River Thames.
Free fishing on the Thames at Chertsey
Description
River Thames, Dumsey Meadow is a pleasant stretch of river providing free fishing in Chertsey, with many swims. Dumsey Meadow can be accessed from a small car park next to Chertsey Bridge, or from a pay and display car park on the south side of Chertsey Bridge Road. The east end of the Meadow can be accessed via a public footpath, with parking possible around the entrance to Old Littleton Road.
A small number of swims are available either end of the bridge.
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Species available in this venue
SPECIES
PRESENT
TOP WGHT
CARP
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
ROACH
PERCH
CRUCIANS
EELS
GEN. CRSE FISH
YES
View from Chertsey Bridge
River Thames, Dumsey Meadow Location
Dumsey Meadow fishing venue lies on the east side of the River Thames to the east of Chertsey. South of Chertsey Bridge Road.KT16 8LF .
Information about fishing at River Thames, Truss’s Island including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in the River Thames.
Fishing the Thames at Egham Hythe
Description
Truss’s Island provides a limited stretch of the Thames offering free river angling from a small number of swims.
There is a large presence of wildfowl. Parking is available on site, but not permitted between sunset and sunrise.
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Angling on Truss’s Island
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
Free Thames angling: Truss’s Island
A swim at Truss’s Island
Truss’s Island Location
Truss’s Island fishing venue is located at Egham Hythe on the east side of the A320 Chertsey Lane. Between Chertsey and Staines on the west bank of the Thames. TW18 3LS.
River Thames, Truss’s Island fishery location map:
Information about fishing at Desborough Island on the River Thames including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in the River Thames.
Fishing the Thames in Surrey
Description
Desborough Island is a substantial island within a big river offering free river angling in north Surrey. Numerous swims are available, with the ones in the vicinity of the bridges from Walton Lane being most used. Parking is available in small lay-bys along Walton Lane.
The middle of the north of the island is overgrown and there are few swims there. The east end of the bank facing Desborough Channel is private and cannot be fished.
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Fishing Desborough Island: a view of the Thames on the north of the island
Species available in this venue
SPECIES
PRESENT
TOP WGHT
CARP
YES
PIKE
YES
CATFISH
TENCH
YES
BREAM
YES
BARBEL
YES
CHUB
YES
4lb
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH
YES
PERCH
YES
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN. CRSE FISH
YES
A Desborough fishing swim
Location
Desborough Island is a large Thames island located between Weybridge and Walton, south of Shepperton, and the south bank is Desborough Channel.
Desborough Island fishery location map:
Nearest Pub
Weybridge end: The Minnow, 104 Thames Street, Weybridge KT13 8NG
Walton end: The Bear, 30 Bridge St, Walton KT12 1AH
