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River Cherwell at Aynho

A proper rural River Cherwell stretch at Aynho, run by Banbury and District Angling Association. It starts one field below the road bridge and runs downstream to the corner before the straight, finishing where the Cherwell meets the Oxford Canal.

Run by Banbury and District Angling Association · checked 12 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Heyford Bridge gauge

Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.

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We don't publish an "ideal level" — nobody can promise one. Flood water is dangerous: if it's up and coloured, stay well back from the edge. Open River Ready

The lowdown

  • Access is through the same entrance as Slinket Lake. Use the main gate, then turn left once you’re in.
  • The river gate is at the bottom of the field. Simple enough, but do shut every gate after you’ve opened it.
  • Fishing begins one field below the road bridge, so the stretch has a clear starting point rather than a vague wander about.
  • Downstream, the water continues to the corner before the straight section. The Cherwell then meets the Oxford Canal at the bottom end.
  • The association describes this as a river fishery, with a cracking mix of named coarse species: roach, dace, chub, bream, perch, tench, pike, rudd and bleak.
  • The surrounding valley around Aynho and Nell Bridge is rural and wooded. It should have a properly peaceful feel, with plenty of countryside around the fishing.
  • There’s enough variety in the named fish to keep things interesting, from roach and dace through to chub, bream, perch and tench. Pike are on the list too, but only in their set season.
  • For a light approach, trotting or a small feeder would suit the sort of mixed river fishery described here, while pike anglers can use a second rod with live or dead bait when permitted. Keep the tackle sensible and don’t overcomplicate it.
  • The river season runs from 16 June to 14 March. Pike fishing is allowed from 1 October to 14 March, so check the calendar before heading off.
  • There’s no leaving a mess behind: remove litter from within five metres of your fishing position. Dogs and guns aren’t permitted when fishing.

Methods: The named species make this a mixed-river venue suited to straightforward float or feeder fishing. Pike anglers can use a second rod with live or dead bait from 1 October to 14 March.

Access & tickets

Association river and canal day ticket

Available to non-members. The association publishes day-ticket prices of £3 or £5 per day.

£3 or £5 per day (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Adult annual membership

Membership runs from 16 June to 15 June the following year.

£30 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Junior, OAP and registered-disabled membership

Membership runs from 16 June to 15 June the following year. Under-12s fish free when accompanied by an adult book holder.

£10 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

River fishing is free for BDAA members. Non-members can fish with a £5 per day river day ticket.

Fish the club names

roach, tench, bream, pike, perch, rudd, chub

Key rules

  • The river season runs from 16 June to 14 March.
  • Pike fishing is permitted from 1 October to 14 March.
  • One rod may normally be used.
  • Members may use a second rod for pike fishing only, with live or dead bait.
  • Fishing by means other than rod, pole and line is prohibited, except crayfish fishing.
  • Dogs and guns are not permitted when fishing.
  • Anglers must close gates after opening them.
  • Litter must be removed from within five metres of the fishing position.

Coarse fishing on English rivers is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That's the law for coarse fish on rivers — it's not a club rule, and game-fishing seasons work differently.

GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fish

Where it is

Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.

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