Think angling heaven, think River Thames – a haven for some of the best coarse fishing in the country. Whether you’re a serious match angler, a specimen hunter or simply a pleasure angler, the River Thames has it all from roach and perch to barbel and chub with pike and carp too!

A guide to the fishing venues available on the River Thames as it flows through Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Middlesex and Surrey . The Thames is a major angling venue in the south of England, providing scores of miles of bank-side fishing for all the main coarse species.

Browse free fishing spots on the River Thames. Angling venues are displayed in alphabetical order.

In this report, we'll explore what makes the Thames Estuary a hotspot for anglers, highlight the types of fish you can expect to catch, and guide you to the best fishing locations in the area. The Thames Estuary is renowned for its variety of fish species which can be caught year-round.

fishing with guides on the river thames using fly fishing, lures and livebaits for perch, pike and zander from a boat

The River Thames is the longest river in England and provides the finest river fishing in London throughout the angling season. The Thames has 45 Locks each with 1 or more weirs, over 125 species of fish, 3 areas of outstanding natural beauty and it’s the only river in Europe to have a national trail follow its entire length!

Barbel fishing on the River Thames is very different to the fishing that I do on smaller rivers, which tends to be roving around with one rod for a few hours, whereas the Thames often lends itself more to overnight trips with multiple rods on buzzers.

Explore where on River Thames the fishing is best for various kinds of fish. We know about 15 types of fish that inhabit the River Thames. Below, you can select the fish you want to catch in the River Thames and explore on the fishing map where it can be found. Fishing on River Thames.

Sep 4, 2023 · Find out which Environment Agency locks and weirs you can fish at, the licences and permits you need and when you can fish. With a current lock and weir fishing permit you may be able to fish...

Angling information about River Thames, Wallingford including location with map, fishery owner details, rules, type of ticket, species of fish and nearest pub.