A beautifully preserved stretch of the Thames with plenty of features to fish to. You can expect to have excellent fishing for Chub, Roach, Bream, Perch, and Pike here.
Where can I fish in Oxford?
Fishing in Oxfordshire
- Butlers Hill Fishery. Great Rollright. near Chipping Norton. Oxfordshire. OX7 5SJ.
- Milton Pools. Milton Pools Fishery. Great Milton. Oxford. Oxfordshire OX44 7JE.
- Clattercote Reservoir. Clattercote. near Claydon. Banbury. Oxfordshire. OX17 1DR.
Where can I fish the Thames for free?
Location: River Thames, Staines Bridge to Teddington (16 miles). You can fish for free anywhere downstream of Staines Bridge to Teddington where there is public access.
Can I fish anywhere on the Thames?
You must only fish from the areas of each lock that are identified as ‘fishing sites’ on the Thames lock and weir fishing maps. The maps also include directions and parking details for each lock or weir. Fishing at each location is on a first come first serve basis.
Do you need a permit to fish in the Thames?
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.
Can you fish in Oxford?
Oxford has some of the finest fisheries with a wide range of freshwater fish, including prized carp, barbel, roach and pike. Angling is a sport that young and old can enjoy, getting you out alongside the water and amongst nature. You must hold a valid rod licence, see the GOV.UK website.
How deep is the Oxford Canal?
The canal was built to a minimum bed width of 16 ft and a depth of 5ft throughout its length allowing two standard narrow boats to pass. It was flanked by a 7ft wide towpath and numerous narrow bridges were built to permit the tow horses to cross from side to side and local bridges for carts and wagons.
Can I mudlark without a permit?
Rule Number One of mudlarking is: Eyes only. You’re not allowed to dig, scrape, or use a metal detector, at least not without a permit (obtained from the Port of London Authority). Even turning over rocks technically requires a permit.
Can you fish without a license UK?
You must have a rod fishing licence for England and Wales if you’re fishing for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel with a rod and line in: England (except the River Tweed) Wales. the Border Esk region, including the parts of the river that are in Scotland.
Can I keep the fish I catch UK?
You’re only allowed to keep a certain amount of the fish you catch. These fish must also be of a certain size. You must return fish you can’t keep to the water unharmed. You’re committing an offence and can be fined if you take too many fish or fish that aren’t the right size.
Can you fish rivers for free?
Fishing the River Thames in Greater London
Fishing on the River Thames is free all the way up to Staines and following improvements in water quality there are now plenty of fish.
Do you need a rod licence for sea fishing?
The short answer to this question is no – sea fishing does not require a licence. However, in many areas, the situation is, unfortunately, a lot more complicated, especially at sea fishing marks which are within estuaries or along riverbanks where the dividing line between sea fishing and freshwater fishing is unclear.
Are you allowed to magnet fish in the Thames?
Magnet fishing in the tidal Thames is not allowed — even with a Foreshore Permit. This is because of potential hazards to navigation, the environment and the safety of individuals involved and other river users.
How much is a permit to mudlark on the Thames?
Monthly £42 (A one-day permit allowing a single visit to the foreshore, valid for one month from the date of purchase.)
Can I fish in any river UK?
You will, of course, need an Environment Agency fishing licence to fish on any river, stillwater or canal(if in doubt, see our fishing licence blog post for more on this topic). A fishing licence doesn’t mean that you can then just turn up and go fishing, though.
How much is a fishing permit in the UK?
Buy a rod fishing licence for England and Wales
| Licence type | Trout and coarse up to 2-rod | Salmon and sea trout |
|---|---|---|
| 1-day | £6 | £12 |
| 8-day | £12 | £27 |
| 12-month | £30 | £82 |
| 12-month – over 65 or disabled | £20 | £54 |
Can you fish in the Thames Estuary?
Bass, silver eels and various flatfish such as flounder and Dover sole are caught in the summer, whiting, cod and pouting can show in winter. Fish can be caught close in but longer casts can locate the bigger fish.
What happens if you get caught without a fishing license UK?
You must produce your licence if asked to do so by an Environment Agency Bailiff or by any other authorised person. You will be on the hook for a criminal record and/or net yourself a fine of up to £2,500 for fishing without a valid rod fishing licence.
Is there carp in the Oxford Canal?
Carp are present in most of our canals, but there are good numbers in the Grand Union, Oxford, Kennet & Avon and Stratford canals. Of our commercial fisheries, Blythe, Drayton, Naseby, Clattercote, Boddington Kiveton and Harthill reservoirs all have large heads of carp present.
Can you swim in the Thames in Oxford?
It’s not often you can go for a swim in a river that passes through a city, but you can here. On the northwest edge of Oxford City centre, the River Thames flows through Port Meadow.
Does the Oxford Canal connect to the Thames?
The Oxford Canal actually connects with the River Thames at two points in the city – from the river by Oxford Railway Station in the centre of the city, and also just outside the city boundaries at the Duke’s Cut.