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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Royal Swan Upping along the Thames

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Ceremony

Royal Swan Upping is the annual census of the swan population on stretches of the Thames in the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. This historic ceremony dates from the twelfth century, when the Crown claimed…
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Mother's Day with City Cruises

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Show / Display

London

This Mother's Day spend some quality time with mum on a delightful Mother’s Day Dining Cruise!
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Reading Walks Festival

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Walking

Reading

Reading Walks Festival is across nine days 11-19 May 2024, over 50 guided walks will bring to life the stories, heritage, wildlife and landscapes of Reading and the surrounding countryside.
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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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Royal Swan Upping

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Ceremony

Windsor

Swan Upping is the annual census of the swan population on stretches of the Thames in the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
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Beale Wildlife Park

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Animal Collection / Zoo

Reading

Beale Park, part of the Child Beale Trust, is located on the banks of the River Thames in Berkshire, providing visitors with a stunning backdrop for a relaxing and entertaining day out.
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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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Reading Twilight Trail: Biscuit Town

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Participatory Event

Reading

Reading Twilight Trail: Biscuit Town returns to the stunning setting of the Abbey Ruins and Forbury Gardens from 3-31 December 2021. The Trail is a fun, fully accessible, open-air light trail experience, designed for all ages. This year’s theme…
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London

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Towns & Villages

London

The Thames flows through Central London and provides a stunning backdrop to many of the city's top tourist attractions.
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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.