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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The Chilterns - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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Towns & Villages

The Chilterns AONB stretches from the River Thames between Wallingford and Marlow up through Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire to Hitchin in Hertfordshire and was designated in 1965 as one of the finest areas of countryside in the UK.
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Celebrate Afternoon Tea Week at Danesfield House Hotel and Spa

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Food

Marlow

The British love the combination of savoury and sweet treats, accompanied by some of the 165 million cups of tea we drink each day in the UK and there are few British traditions more decadent than Afternoon Tea.
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Reading Christmas Lights Switch On

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Show / Display

Reading

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Exploring the Goring Gap on the Ridgeway & Thames Path

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Nature Trail / Watching

Reading

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Changing the Guard

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Sightseeing

Windsor

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Sporting Event

Ascot

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Stonor Park presents A Candlelit Christmas

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Christmas

Henley-On-Thames

For generations the Stonor Family have delighted in decorating Stonor House for Christmas each year. For the last four years they have opened the doors of Stonor for everyone to enjoy the decorations which are put together with the Head Gardener…
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Water Based Activities

Windsor

An amazing event on board one of our beautiful genuine steamboats. Perfect to celebrate a special occasion or reunion.
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Water Based Activities

Staines-upon-Thames

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Show / Display

Hartwell, Aylesbury

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