My Lady Ferry to Islet Road (TVAA)

River level

The lowdown

• The fishery starts at My Lady Ferry and finishes at Islet Road, running downstream past Cliveden Deep towards Maidenhead.
• You’re fishing the right bank when looking downstream. Handy landmark stuff, especially when planning access and parking.
• It’s a cracking-looking bit of river, with the wooded Cliveden Estate bank and a tree-lined Thames Path giving the reach a proper Thames feel.
• The reach is described as a pleasant section between Cookham and Maidenhead. Expect a natural, scenic setting rather than a tidy row of numbered pegs.
• Good roach fishing is reported here. A float approach around the crease and steadier water looks the obvious starting point when conditions are kind.
• Dace are also reported as fishing well. Trotting a float through the quicker bits could be bob on, particularly when there’s a bit of colour in the river.
• The reach includes Cliveden Deep, so there’s useful variation in depth and character as the river works downstream towards Islet Road.
• Night fishing is permitted on the fishery, which gives members more flexibility when planning a session. Check the club’s current arrangements before heading out.
• Parking is listed in Islet Road, SL6 8LE. Boulters Lock public car park, SL6 8JB, is another access option for the Cliveden reach.
• There’s no published peg count or full species list for this stretch. Also note the TVAA Cookham information prohibits fishing in front of cottages between Cookham Bridge and the yacht marina.
• We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: Float fishing and trotting for dace and roach are the natural first calls, with a feeder worth considering where the river is deeper around the crease and Cliveden Deep. Keep things mobile and look for the pace changes.

Access & tickets

TVAA waters are accessed through affiliated member clubs rather than individual TVAA membership. Bath Road Piscatorial Society and Cookham Angling Club are listed as affiliated clubs; contact the club you join for access arrangements.

Fish the club names

roach, chub

Key rules

• Access is through TVAA-affiliated member clubs.
• TVAA does not have individual members; anglers must join an affiliated club to access TVAA waters through membership.
• Night fishing is permitted on the fishery.
• Fishing is prohibited in front of cottages between Cookham Bridge and the yacht marina on the TVAA Cookham fishery information page.

Where it is