River Cherwell at Kirtlington

River level

The lowdown

• This is a short section, not a long continuous run, so don’t expect miles of bank to roam. It’s a compact bit of Cherwell water.
• The setting is properly rural, with meadow and agricultural surroundings around the Kirtlington valley. Quite a nice change from built-up fishing.
• The river is described as a small coarse water. It’s not a stocked commercial fishery, so the appeal is the natural river setting and its flow.
• The society says the stretch suits both match and pleasure angling. That gives you scope for a tidy session or a more focused competitive-style approach.
• No separate peg count has been published for Kirtlington. Best bet is to get the society’s map before heading out, especially as the section is short.
• No Kirtlington-specific species list is published, so there’s no confirmed fish list to work from here. Keep things sensible and fish for the coarse species present on the day.
• The facts don’t give specific depths, swims, flow speeds or named features. Treat it as a small rural river: look for the crease, steadier water and any obvious changes in pace.
• Trotting and light feeder work are the natural starting points on a river like this, with a bit of colour and movement potentially making the swim come alive. That’s method guidance rather than a published fish report.
• There’s no Kirtlington-specific parking information. Sort access and parking before travelling, and ask the secretary for the water map if you need a steer.
• The society also controls a short Cherwell section at nearby Bletchingdon, but that’s separate water and shouldn’t be assumed to be part of the Kirtlington stretch.

Methods: A small river setup is the order of the day: try trotting through likely runs, or use a light feeder where the flow and depth call for it. The water is also advertised as suitable for match and pleasure angling.

Access & tickets

Littlemore Angling Society publishes its ticket and membership options on its membership page; sort your permit before fishing, as cash isn’t accepted on the bank. For 2026/27, OAP-disabled membership is £10 and junior membership is £2, with a free online junior permit available alongside a paying adult/OAP permit.

Fish the club names

The club doesn't list species for this stretch, so we haven't guessed.

Key rules

• Access is through Littlemore Angling Society membership rather than a publicly advertised Kirtlington day ticket.
• Anglers need the relevant Environment Agency rod licence as well as fishery permission.
• The society’s general day-ticket wording specifies dawn-to-dusk fishing.
• Request the society’s water maps from the secretary if needed.
• Kirtlington-specific peg numbers, parking details and ticket pricing are not published.

Where it is