Where to fish in Berkshire
Thames Valley gravel pits and council-run country park lakes between Reading and Wokingham.
7-day fishing weather for Berkshire’s fish →16 checked places so far — 5 fisheries and 11 river stretches. More to come as we check them.
River Thames in Berkshire
11 checked stretches — day tickets, club waters, species, rules and live EA river levels →
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Places to fish in Berkshire
16 of 16 checked places match. Weather edges above are for still waters — rivers run to their own levels, see the river guides.
Hurst, near Wokingham
Dinton Pastures
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.
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.
Windsor
Royal Berkshire Fishery
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.
Sandhurst
Sandhurst Lake
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.
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