River guide
River Thames in Oxfordshire
12 checked stretches so far — day tickets, club waters and guest tickets, each checked against the club's own pages.
The lowdown
The Thames in Oxfordshire includes the quiet, picturesque fishing at Bablock Hythe. Here, the towpath follows the advertised fishing downstream towards Paxford Bridge at Pinkhill.
Roach, perch, pike and chub are the principal species the Alliance names for this part of the river. Keep the fishing boundaries in mind: this permission covers the specified right-hand bank, not both sides of the Thames.
Close season reminder
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 fishStretches
12 of 12 checked stretches. No rankings — we don't know which is "best" on your day, and neither does anyone else.
River Thames — Bablock Hythe to Paxford Bridge
River Thames · Members only
A quiet, picturesque bit of Oxfordshire Thames, run by Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance. Follow the right-hand bank downstream from Bablock Hythe towards Paxford Bridge at Pinkhill, with roach, perch, pike and chub on the species list.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Thames — Sandford Lock and Meadow
River Thames · Day ticket or members
Sandford Lock and Meadow is a cracking mixed-fish Thames venue run by Littlemore Angling Society, with 28 meadow pegs and plenty of match-fishing pedigree. There’s a lock cut too, plus weir water that needs respect — the small pool and main weir stream are very snaggy.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Thames — Newbridge, three fields upstream of the Maybush
River Thames · Day ticket
Classic Thames fishing across three fields upstream of the Maybush at Newbridge, with Plough Angling Club holding the rights on the left-hand bank only. Chub and bream get top billing, and day tickets are sold on the bank.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Thames — Wallingford B
River Thames · Day ticket or guest ticket
Wallingford B is RDAA’s day-ticket option on the Thames at Wallingford, with non-member fishing for £10. Keep an eye on the section boundary: neighbouring Wallingford A isn’t covered by that ticket.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Thames — Eynsham Down
River Thames · Members only
Eynsham Down gives you roughly 2 km of Thames fishing on Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance water, with bream shoals and large chub the headline draw. There’s a proper mixed bag here too — just don’t bank on easy parking.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Thames — Wallingford A, above Benson Lock
River Thames · Members and accompanied guests
Wallingford A is RDAA’s upstream section above Benson Lock on the Oxfordshire Thames. It’s a members-and-guests stretch, with night fishing available on the Bronze permit — not somewhere to turn up with a non-member day ticket.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Thames — Duxford, below the ford to above Shifford Lock
River Thames · Members only
A boat-free Thames backwater with high banks, overhanging cover and barbel, carp and chub on the cards. Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance runs this Duxford stretch, and makes it clear: this isn't one for novice anglers.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Thames — Goring east bank, Ferry Lane to Gatehampton
River Thames · Members only
Goring Fishing Club’s east-bank Thames stretch runs downstream of Goring Weir, with roughly 1.5 miles of members-only fishing. There’s a proper mix here, from the Meadows’ float and feeder water to deep, tree-lined pegs at Withyemead.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Thames — Pinkhill Weir stream to Daisy Ditch
River Thames · Members only
A varied bit of Thames fishing at Pinkhill, managed by Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance, with roach, chub, perch, pike and bream in the mix. The rights include the weir stream, 40 metres below the weir, then the left-hand bank downstream to Daisy Ditch.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Thames — Lower Whitley Farm
River Thames · Members only
Lower Whitley Farm is the Alliance’s Thames stretch west of Farmoor Reservoir, tucked between Bablock Hythe and Pinkhill. Roach, bream and perch lead the match catches, with near-bank cover for chub and proper specimen potential for pike and perch.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Thames — Franklin's Meadow, near Farmoor
River Thames · Members only
Franklin’s Meadow is a quiet, remote bit of the Oxfordshire Thames near Farmoor, run by Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance. Several big bends and a named mix of roach, chub, perch, pike and bream give you plenty to mull over before picking a swim.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
River Thames — Appleford, Manor Farm
River Thames · Members only
A proper wide, deep Thames stretch through pasture at Manor Farm, Appleford, run by London Anglers Association. There’s a weir pool in the mix, different flows at either end and feeder fishing firmly on the menu.
Checked 3 Oct 2026
Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.
Access & tickets
Adult coarse-fishing permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Alliance membership permit.
£45 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Bablock Hythe to Paxford Bridge
OAP coarse-fishing permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Alliance membership permit.
£25 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Bablock Hythe to Paxford Bridge
Junior coarse-fishing permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Under-12s may fish free when accompanied by a senior member aged 18 or over.
£5 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Bablock Hythe to Paxford Bridge
2026/27 day ticket
Littlemore Angling Society
Dawn until dusk on Littlemore AS waters; does not automatically cover reciprocal waters.
£3 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Sandford Lock and Meadow
2026/27 adult membership
Littlemore Angling Society
Littlemore Angling Society adult membership.
£20 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Sandford Lock and Meadow
Sandford Weir Stream night permit
Littlemore Angling Society
Requires a Littlemore AS permit. Night fishing is restricted to the weir streams.
£2.50 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Sandford Lock and Meadow
Day ticket
Plough Angling Club
Sold on the bank. A valid EA rod licence is required, and abbreviated rules are printed on the ticket.
Covers: River Thames — Newbridge, three fields upstream of the Maybush
Non-member day permit
Reading & District Angling Association
Wallingford B only, during daylight hours. Book through RDAA’s linked Clubmate service; Wallingford A is excluded.
£10 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Wallingford B
Guest ticket
Reading & District Angling Association
Available for Wallingford B.
Covers: River Thames — Wallingford B
Bronze permit
Reading & District Angling Association
The combined Wallingford A & B venue page permits night fishing for Bronze permit holders.
Covers: River Thames — Wallingford B
Adult coarse permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance membership permit.
£45 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Eynsham Down
OAP coarse permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance OAP permit.
£25 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Eynsham Down
Junior coarse permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance junior permit.
£5 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Eynsham Down
Annual adult permit
Reading & District Angling Association
RDAA annual adult membership permit, issued electronically through Clubmate.
£90 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Wallingford A, above Benson Lock
Annual Bronze permit
Reading & District Angling Association
Night fishing is available at Wallingford A with this permit.
£165 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Wallingford A, above Benson Lock
Guest ticket
Reading & District Angling Association
Available for Wallingford A. The member must accompany the guest, who must stay within sight or earshot.
Covers: River Thames — Wallingford A, above Benson Lock
Adult coarse permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Available through the official Alliance shop.
£45 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Duxford, below the ford to above Shifford Lock
OAP coarse permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Available through the official Alliance shop.
£25 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Duxford, below the ford to above Shifford Lock
Junior coarse permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Available through the official Alliance shop.
£5 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Duxford, below the ford to above Shifford Lock
Annual senior membership
Goring Fishing Club
Members-only fishing; purchase before fishing through Clubmate or Gibbo’s Tackle in Didcot.
£25 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Goring east bank, Ferry Lane to Gatehampton
Annual concession/OAP membership
Goring Fishing Club
Available through Clubmate or Gibbo’s Tackle in Didcot.
£15 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Goring east bank, Ferry Lane to Gatehampton
Junior membership
Goring Fishing Club
Free from age 12 when a parent or guardian is a current member. Juniors must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Covers: River Thames — Goring east bank, Ferry Lane to Gatehampton
Adult coarse permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Listed in the Alliance’s online shop.
£45 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Pinkhill Weir stream to Daisy Ditch
OAP coarse permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Listed in the Alliance’s online shop.
£25 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Pinkhill Weir stream to Daisy Ditch
Junior coarse permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Listed in the Alliance’s online shop.
£5 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Pinkhill Weir stream to Daisy Ditch
Adult coarse permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Listed in the Alliance online shop.
£45 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Lower Whitley Farm
OAP coarse permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Listed in the Alliance online shop.
£25 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Lower Whitley Farm
Junior coarse permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Listed in the Alliance online shop. Under-12s may fish free when accompanied by a senior member aged 18 or older.
£5 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Lower Whitley Farm
Adult coarse-fishing permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Available through the official Alliance shop.
£45 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Franklin's Meadow, near Farmoor
OAP coarse-fishing permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Available through the official Alliance shop.
£25 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Franklin's Meadow, near Farmoor
Junior coarse-fishing permit
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Available through the official Alliance shop.
£5 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Franklin's Meadow, near Farmoor
Standard season membership
London Anglers Association
London Anglers Association membership; ticket must be received before fishing.
£68 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Appleford, Manor Farm
Standard over-65 membership
London Anglers Association
The joining FAQ also offers the same discount scheme to registered disabled anglers.
£48 (as listed 03/10/2026)
Covers: River Thames — Appleford, Manor Farm
Species
We only tag a stretch with a fish when the club names it. Some clubs name fish across all their water rather than stretch by stretch — those are flagged on the card.
| Stretch | Carp | Tench | Bream | Roach | Pike | Perch | Barbel | Chub | Zander |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Thames — Bablock Hythe to Paxford Bridge | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
| River Thames — Sandford Lock and Meadow | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| River Thames — Newbridge, three fields upstream of the Maybush | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
| River Thames — Wallingford B | ●* | ●* | ●* | ●* | ●* | ●* | |||
| River Thames — Eynsham Down | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| River Thames — Wallingford A, above Benson Lock | ●* | ●* | ●* | ●* | ●* | ●* | |||
| River Thames — Duxford, below the ford to above Shifford Lock | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
| River Thames — Goring east bank, Ferry Lane to Gatehampton | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| River Thames — Pinkhill Weir stream to Daisy Ditch | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
| River Thames — Lower Whitley Farm | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
| River Thames — Franklin's Meadow, near Farmoor | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
| River Thames — Appleford, Manor Farm | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
● named by the club for this stretch · ●* named across the club's waters · blank = not named (not "absent").
Rules — who runs what
Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Get an Alliance coarse-fishing permit through its online shop, and carry the official digital permit as proof of membership. The checked shop does not list a public one-day ticket.
Club pageLittlemore 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.
Club pagePlough Angling Club sells day tickets on the bank; bring a valid EA rod licence and read the abbreviated rules printed on your ticket. A current ticket price is not stated.
Club pageReading & District Angling Association
Buy the £10 non-member day permit through the Clubmate booking service linked by RDAA. Guest tickets are also listed for Wallingford B.
Club pageBuy your Goring Fishing Club permit through Clubmate or Gibbo’s Tackle in Didcot before fishing. Public day tickets aren’t available.
Club pageJoin through London Anglers Association and allow at least five working days after ordering: you must have your membership ticket before fishing. Membership access is advertised for Appleford, rather than a day-ticket offer.
Club pageFished the river recently?
Pick the stretch you fished and add a 20-second update there — one stretch at a time keeps it useful.
Each stretch page lists its own key rules. You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence on all of them.
River levels
Measured readings straight from the Environment Agency. These are the nearest gauges we've matched — not readings from the stretches themselves.
Measured — Environment Agency
Northmoor Lock gauge
Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.
Loading latest reading…
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
Measured — Environment Agency
Sandford-on-Thames gauge
Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.
Loading latest reading…
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
Measured — Environment Agency
Benson Lock gauge
Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.
Loading latest reading…
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
Tips & reports
Our take (editorial, not club advice): on any decent-sized river, a lead that holds bottom without dragging is half the battle — go up in weight before you go up in bait. A bit of extra colour after rain often brings barbel and bream closer in, but a fast-rising, debris-filled river is dangerous; if in doubt, don't. Weather tools built for still lakes don't translate neatly to rivers, so we haven't bolted a lake-style weather score on here.
No angler reports on these stretches yet — we'll only show real ones once our moderated river reports are live.
Where this comes from · checked 3 Oct 2026
- GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fish
- Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance — home (allianceao.co.uk)
- Littlemore Angling Society — waters (littlemoreanglingsociety.co.uk)
- Plough Angling Club — home (ploughangling.org.uk)
- Reading & District Angling Association — home (rdaa.co.uk)
- Goring Fishing Club — home (fishgoring.co.uk)
- London Anglers Association — appleford (londonanglers.co.uk)
Rules, prices and ticket availability change — the rights holder's own page always wins.