Fishing on the River Thames

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! There really is something for everyone with this River Thames fishing guide.

Buy a rod fishing licence

You will need a rod fishing licence to fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel with a rod and line on the River Thames and England in fact. Make sure you buy a rod fishing licence beforehand if you haven't got one already and you must always carry your rod fishing licence when you’re fishing or you could be prosecuted.

Once you have your rod licence you can either join an angling club or take advantage of one of the many free fishing sites along the River Thames for some of the finest fishing in the land.

We've got everything you need to get you fishing on the River Thames including locations for anglers with disabilities.

Crayfish trapping

A licence is required for the trapping of American Signal (non native) crayfish and these are available from the Environment Agency, the Fish Movements Authorisation Team can send an information pack to customers. You can contact them on 01480 483968 or by email. For more information on crayfish and the trapping of crayfish, visit the Environment Agency website.

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Runnymede

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Towns & Villages

Windsor Road, Egham

The Borough of Runnymede is famous for its monuments, the most famous being the one to commemorate the Magna Carta. The area is a riverside setting of meadows, grassland and woodland with a network of pleasant paths and pleasure gardens.
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City Cruises

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Boat Trip

Rotherhithe,

City Cruises is the No.1 sightseeing tour on the Thames! Our cruises departing every 40 minutes, every day of the week, all year round from pier locations at Westminster, London Eye, Tower of London and Greenwich.
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London Showboat Cruise On The Thames with City Cruises

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Water Based Activities

London

The best night in town is on the river!
Wine, dine and dance on this great dinner cruise on the Thames, see spectacular views and enjoy show songs and top hits sung by a live performer. Your evening begins the moment you step aboard and are handed…
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Gaia comes to Reading

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Arts

Reading

The world famous Earth artwork, Gaia, created from NASA imagery, will be coming to Reading this June.
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Thames Path Challenge

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Sporting Event

London

A stunning route with scenery that's steeped in history, and a superb backdrop for a festival of river-side challenges - with 3 unique events to join stretching from Tower Bridge to Henley!
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Eton

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Towns & Villages

On the opposite bank of the River Thames from Windsor lies the town of Eton. Connected by a footbridge, Eton has an importance of its own both historically and commercially.
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Henley Olympics Live

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Sporting Event

Henley on Thames

Henley Olympics Live bringing the thrill of the Olympics to the heart of Henley.
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New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise with City Cruises

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New Year

London

New Years Ever Dinner Cruise with City Cruises
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Faringdon

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Towns & Villages

Faringdon

The market town of Faringdon is perched on a golden limestone ridge between two river valleys – the Ock and the Thames. Just 2.5 miles from the River Thames, Faringdon enjoys panoramic views of the surrounding area.
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Painting in Coloured Light: The modern stained glass designs of John Piper

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Exhibition

Henley on Thames

This is a new display shining a spotlight on Piper’s lifelong passion for stained glass and his exploration of this medium, influenced by the medieval windows he encountered from childhood.