Fishing in Reading: waters near you
12 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Reading, plus 14 river stretches across Berkshire. Closest first.
The lowdown on Reading waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Reading, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Kennet and Avon Canal – Reading Stretch (about 1 mile), Wasing Fisheries (about 2 miles) and Seven Lakes Fishery (about 2 miles).
Between them you'll find roach, perch, chub, bream, tench, pike, carp, crucian on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? Berkshire has 14 checked river stretches with who holds the rights, how to get a ticket or club book, and live river levels. Rivers fish to their own rhythm, so check the level before you set off.
Rules, prices and access can change, so always give the fishery or club a quick shout before you go. Need bait or a hand picking rigs? Find tackle shops near Reading, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Reading
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Fisheries near Reading
64%Kennet and Avon Canal – Reading Stretch
Reading · 1 lakes on site
A cracking mile of coarse canal west of Reading, running from Cramwell Bridge to Heales Lock. It’s RDAA-controlled, day-ticket fishing with roach as the main draw, plus perch, chub, bream, tench and pike.
76%Wasing Fisheries
Aldermaston · 8 lakes on site
Wasing Fisheries is a big, membership-only setup around Wasing Estate, with seven lakes, more than four miles of river and six syndicates. Proper specimen carp, mixed coarse, pike and river fishing are all on the menu, but ordinary day tickets aren’t available.
74%Seven Lakes Fishery
Aldermaston · 7 lakes on site
Seven Lakes at Aldermaston gives you a proper choice, from beginner-friendly mixed fishing to a specimen lake advertising carp over 30lb. Sort your booking and entry instructions before travelling, and bring the right fish-care kit for your chosen lake.
77%Thatcham Fisheries
Thatcham · 3 lakes on site
Thatcham Angling Association’s Lower Way Lake Complex is the likely match for Thatcham Fisheries, with three very different lakes, proper mixed coarse fishing and some serious carp in the water. It’s a membership-based setup on Lower Way, Thatcham, with day, night and guest options depending on your permit.
Aldermaston
Court Farm Fishing Lakes
Court Farm Fishing Lakes
Aldermaston · 3 lakes on site
Court Farm Fishing Lakes is a three-lake coarse fishery near Aldermaston, with easy-access lakes for mixed fishing and a proper specimen water holding more than 200 double-figure carp. It runs on annual tickets only, with no day tickets available.
63%Kennet and Avon Canal – Newbury Stretch
Newbury · 1 lakes on site
A handy Newbury-area canal stretch with perch, pike and silver fish in the mix, plus some cracking light-tackle sport. Access is permit-controlled through Newbury Angling Association, so sort the paperwork before heading down.
66%Kennet and Avon Canal – Newbury Reach
Newbury · 4 lakes on site
Kennet and Avon Canal – Newbury Reach is a membership-controlled stretch of canal around Newbury, with proper mixed coarse-fishing potential. Expect classic canal species including roach, perch, bream, tench, chub and pike, with lower-Kennet species such as dace and barbel also associated with the area.
Theale
Theale Fisheries
Theale Fisheries
Theale · 3 lakes on site
Theale Fisheries is a secluded Berkshire complex of three mature gravel-pit waters beside the River Kennet. Island Lake is the bookable day-ticket water, while Theale 1 and Theale 2 are syndicate-only.
Riseley
Wellington Country Park Fishery
Wellington Country Park Fishery
Riseley · 2 lakes on site
Wellington Country Park Fishery is a proper syndicate venue near Riseley, with a main lake known for big carp and a smaller lake with tighter access. Seven carp over 50 lb are claimed, but applications and the waiting list are currently closed.
69%Kennet and Avon Canal – Hungerford Stretch
Hungerford · 1 lakes on site
A proper three-mile canal stretch through Hungerford, controlled by Hungerford Canal Angling Association and offering season-ticket fishing all year. Expect a mixed bag with carp, tench, bream, pike, roach and perch, but check the permit details before making plans.
72%Dinton Pastures
Hurst, near Wokingham · 2 lakes on site
A council-run Thames Valley gravel-pit complex with genuine day-ticket access on White Swan and the River Loddon, plus two long-waiting-list members-only specimen lakes.
Wokingham
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Wokingham · 5 lakes on site
Dinton Pastures is a cracking 350-acre country park with a proper mix of coarse fishing, from casual day-ticket roach and carp sessions to specimen-group waters and a river stretch with barbel, chub, perch and pike. Just remember: Longmoor Lake is at California Country Park, not the main Dinton site.
River stretches in Berkshire
River Thames at Sonning — Sonning River
River Thames · Day ticket or members
RDAA’s Sonning River gives you 1,450 yards of Thames fishing at Sonning, Berkshire, with chub, roach, perch, bream, pike and occasional carp. There’s day-ticket access too, plus night fishing for Bronze Ticket holders.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Thames — Home Park and Potts Field, Windsor
River Thames · Day ticket or members
Old Windsor Angling Club runs this Thames fishing at Home Park and Potts Field in Windsor. There are plenty of swims to choose from, with £5 day tickets and members-only night fishing.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Thames at Cookham — yacht marina to railway bridge
River Thames · Members only
This Cookham stretch of the Berkshire Thames runs from the railway bridge downstream to the yacht marina, offered by TVAA courtesy of Cookham Angling Club. It’s affiliated-club access, with night fishing permitted — but mind the no-fishing frontage by the cottages.
Species not listed by the club.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Thames — Clewer Meadow, Eton
River Thames · Members only
Clewer Meadow is a Thames Valley Angling Association stretch on the Thames at Eton, with mapped fishing opposite Windsor Racecourse and around Clewer Point. It’s affiliated-club access, with night fishing allowed and a members’ car park off Meadow Lane.
Species not listed by the club.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Thames — Royal Windsor Racecourse
River Thames · Members only
A proper stretch of Thames: approximately 1½ miles of south bank at Royal Windsor Racecourse, run by Civil Service Angling Society. Boveney weir pool, the Millstream banks and the Overflow Stream’s west bank are included too, with members allowed to night-fish.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Thames — Charvil, Buch Ait to Phillimores Island
River Thames · Members or supervised guest permit
A cracking bit of Berkshire Thames variety: Twyford & District Fishing Club’s Charvil stretch runs roughly three-quarters of a mile from downstream of Buch Ait to Phillimores Island and the Borough Marsh Stream mouth. There are numbered pegs 1–30, with bream, chub, barbel and seasonal roach and pike fishing to weigh up.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Thames — Romney Island, Windsor
River Thames · Members only
Romney Island is Still Water Leisure’s Thames fishery at Windsor, with roughly half a mile of water, over 40 swims and two weirs. Deep holes, bars and gravel runs give it proper character, with barbel, chub, bream, pike and carp all named.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Thames — Hurley Riverside Park, Hurley
River Thames · Club members; ask about day tickets
A peaceful bit of Thames bank at Hurley Riverside Park, with fishing run through Hurley Park Fishing Club. River fishing is free for club members, but don’t assume you can just turn up and buy a public day ticket.
Species not listed by the club.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Thames — Southlea Farm, Datchet
River Thames · Members only
Southlea Farm is Farnham Angling Society’s River Thames stretch at Datchet, Berkshire. It’s a membership option rather than a cheeky day-ticket trip — the society doesn’t issue public day tickets.
Species not listed by the club.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Thames — Cliveden Reach, My Lady Ferry to Islet Road
River Thames · Affiliated-club members — confirm availability
Cliveden Reach is a TVAA-listed bit of the Thames between Cookham and Maidenhead, with roach and dace fishing specifically mentioned. Before making plans, check it’s still available: affiliated clubs list it, but TVAA’s current fisheries page leaves it out.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Thames — Sonning downstream to above St Patrick’s Stream (BADAC)
River Thames · Members only
A cracking-looking 1¼ miles of Berkshire Thames run by Barnet and District Angling Club, with tree-lined banks and some properly deep margins. This is BADAC’s Sonning stretch, not RDAA’s separately listed Sonning River venue.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
Barton Court Fishery, River Kennet
River Kennet · Day ticket or group booking
Barton Court Fishery is a cracking River Kennet fly-fishing venue in Kintbury, with more than 3 miles through Berkshire’s water meadows. It covers the main river, carriers and side streams, with wild brown trout the headline target.
Checked 9 Oct 2026
River Kennet – Woolhampton
River Kennet · Club members or supervised guests
A cracking 1,500-metre Kennet stretch at Woolhampton, mixing steady, canal-like water up top with proper river bends, creases and slacks below. It’s shared by Twyford & District Fishing Club and BACAS, with barbel, chub, perch and bream on the cards.
Checked 9 Oct 2026
Aldermaston – River Kennet
River Kennet · Members only, with association guest arrangements
A proper broad, deep and powerful mile of natural Kennet at Aldermaston, running down to Padworth Mill. It’s Newbury Angling Association water, with bends, scoured holes, a few slacks and some good barbel in the mix.
Checked 9 Oct 2026