Fishing in Windsor: waters near you
21 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Windsor, plus 15 river stretches across Berkshire. Closest first.
The lowdown on Windsor waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Windsor, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Royal Berkshire Fishery (about 1 mile), Finch Farm Fishery (about 4 miles) and Wraysbury Lakes (about 5 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, roach, perch, bream, tench, catfish, pike, eel on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? Berkshire has 15 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 Windsor, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Windsor
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Fisheries near Windsor
74%Royal Berkshire Fishery
Windsor · 3 lakes on site
Three island lakes, a specimen option and plenty of mixed coarse fishing: Royal Berkshire Fishery has a cracking spread for different sorts of day out. There’s a café, tackle and bait shops too — just bring cash and check the hours before travelling.
72%Finch Farm Fishery
Maidenhead · 3 lakes on site
Finch Farm has three sheltered lakes near Maidenhead, with mixed coarse fishing, carp and a dedicated Cat Lake. Day tickets are bought on the bank, while overnight sessions need arranging ahead.
72%Wraysbury Lakes
Wraysbury · 3 lakes on site
Wraysbury Lakes is a proper big-water carp setup near Wraysbury, Berkshire, operated by RK Leisure. It’s membership-led rather than a casual walk-in day-ticket venue, with several sizeable waters and some serious carp pedigree.
68%Thorpe Lea Fishery
Egham · 1 lakes on site
Thorpe Lea is an 18-acre specimen carp lake with 38 swims, islands and weed patches, and a fishery claim of over 2,000 carp. It’s advance booking only with a 24-hour minimum, so think proper overnight session rather than a cheeky few hours.
77%Holme Grange Fishery
Wokingham · 1 lakes on site
Holme Grange Fishery is a friendly, all-year venue near Wokingham with one principal lake, carp to around 36lb and a useful mix of coarse species. It suits beginners, families and anglers after a proper carp lump without needing a syndicate ticket.
73%Twynersh Fishing Complex
Chertsey · 4 lakes on site
An old Surrey gravel-works complex with eight pits on 44 acres — five open to day tickets, two members-only and one bookable exclusive lake.
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.
80%Farlows Lake
Iver · 2 lakes on site
A historic Colne Valley day-ticket complex built on gravel extraction dating back to the 1930s, famous for old, dark, heavily-scaled English carp.
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.
71%Sandhurst Lake
Sandhurst · 1 lakes on site
Sandhurst Lake is a 14-acre specimen carp venue on Swan Lane, near Sandhurst and listed by the fishery with a Yateley, Hampshire postal address. It offers pre-booked 23-hour day tickets, serious carp fishing and a proper chance of a 40lb-plus lump.
80%Thorney Weir Fishery
Feltham · 3 lakes on site
ThorneyWeir the Mets is a proper Colne Valley complex with three lakes, River Colne access and some seriously tasty carp water. Day tickets cover Thorney, Mets and Lake 3, with night fishing available on a 24-hour ticket.
70%Swan Valley Lakes
Swanley · 1 lakes on site
Swan Valley Lakes near Blackwater, Camberley is a mature specimen carp syndicate lake, with a roughly 9-acre main lake, 32 designated swims and some serious carp on the menu. Day and night fishing are reported, but current booking details need checking with Paul Bloomfield.
Yateley
Yateley East Fishery
Yateley East Fishery
Yateley · 5 lakes on site
Yateley East Complex is a proper multi-water venue near Yateley, with specialist carp fishing on Copse and Match Lakes, mixed fishing on Nursery and Summer Pit, plus a seasonal stretch of the River Blackwater.
74%Yateley West Fishery
Yateley · 4 lakes on site
Yateley West is a proper private specimen-carp complex near Yateley, with four very different waters. Car Park, North and Split are membership waters, while Pads Lake is booked by visiting groups through Yateley Angling Centre.
69%Basingstoke Canal
Woking · 1 lakes on site
Proper canal fishing through Woking, with mixed coarse species and £5 adult day permits. It’s towpath-only, catch-and-release fishing, and the Town Wharf access reference isn’t permission to drop a line there.
Woking
Basingstoke Canal – Woking Stretch
Basingstoke Canal – Woking Stretch
Woking · 1 lakes on site
A proper urban-and-rural canal stretch around Woking and Horsell, with towpath access and a healthy self-stocked coarse-fish population. Day permits start at £3, but you’ll need both the canal permit and an Environment Agency rod licence before wetting a line.
Weybridge
Wey Navigation
Wey Navigation
Weybridge · 2 lakes on site
A proper narrow canal venue around Weybridge, with roach, chub, bream, perch and dace among the usual suspects. It’s club- and association-controlled, so sort the right ticket before setting up.
74%Westfield Fishery
Marlow · 2 lakes on site
Westfield is a compact, feature-filled carp venue at Medmenham, between Marlow and Henley, with eight swims and a coarse stream also advertised. Advance booking is essential, whether you're sorting a day session or a proper fishing break with the lake to yourselves.
72%Gold Valley Lakes
Aldershot · 3 lakes on site
A well-regarded, 32-acre, five-lake day-ticket complex in Aldershot, self-described as 'Voted UK's Best Commercial Fishery', with carp to 30lb and strong, mostly positive review sentiment.
72%Willow Park Fishery
Aldershot · 4 lakes on site
Willow Park is a four-lake, 22-acre complex near Aldershot, with overnight carp fishing, mixed coarse lakes and a beginner-friendly Stock Pond. There’s a café and tackle shop too — just watch the different age rules and ticket arrangements between lakes.
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.
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
River Kennet – Brimpton Beat
River Kennet · Syndicate members or guest permits
Brimpton Beat runs from Brimpton Weir to Kings Bridge on the River Kennet, with Wasing Estate looking after the fishing through Wasing Fisheries. It’s a proper rural Kennet-valley stretch, with weirs, bridges, backwaters and water-meadow character.
Checked 9 Oct 2026