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Runnymede (National Trust / public access)

Runnymede is National Trust fishing on the River Thames beside the Runnymede estate in Surrey. It’s a riverside floodplain meadow with the Thames Path alongside, plus open meadows, memorials and countryside paths.

Run by National Trust · checked 12 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Old Windsor Lock 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

  • The fishing is run by the National Trust at Runnymede and Ankerwycke, with the fishable water beside the Runnymede estate.
  • This is a proper open riverside setting rather than a tucked-away commercial lake. The surrounding floodplain meadow gives the place a spacious feel.
  • The Thames Path runs alongside the riverside section, so there’s easy public access around the estate and plenty of countryside-path walking nearby.
  • The wider scene includes open meadows and memorials, making this a scenic bit of the Thames for a quiet day out with a rod.
  • There’s no published peg count and no measured fishing length, so treat it as an informal riverside stretch rather than a numbered-peg setup.
  • The National Trust does not name target species for this stretch. There’s no checked detail on swims, depths, features, flow or preferred tactics, so don’t expect a ready-made peg-by-peg plan.
  • Fishing is prohibited from 15 March to 15 June. That closed period is the big date to get bob on before planning a trip.
  • Winter flooding can affect the riverside paths. The Riverside car park is weather-dependent and normally seasonal, while the Memorials car park is open all year but has limited spaces.
  • Camping and overnight stays are not allowed. The National Trust also does not state a separate night-fishing policy, so the checked fishing information does not confirm night tickets or overnight angling.
  • National Trust members and Blue Badge holders park free. Non-members are subject to parking charges, so factor that in alongside the fishing permit price.

Methods: The checked information does not specify methods, river features or target species for this stretch. Keep the approach flexible and check the current permit details before fishing.

Access & tickets

Adult day permit

For anglers aged 12 and over. Available at the Magna Carta Tea-room, estate office, from a National Trust staff member, or through JustPark using code 77770.

£6 per day (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Adult annual permit

For anglers aged 12 and over. Seasonal fishing tickets cannot be purchased online.

£35 per year (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Under-12 permit

Under-12 day permits are available through JustPark using code 77771, or via the listed National Trust permit points. Seasonal tickets are not available online.

£2.50 per day; £12 per year (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Permits are available from the Magna Carta Tea-room, the estate office, or a National Trust staff member. Day permits for anglers aged 12 and over can also be bought through the JustPark app using code 77770; under-12s use code 77771. Seasonal tickets are not available online.

Fish the club names

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

Key rules

  • Fishing is prohibited from 15 March to 15 June.
  • Camping and overnight stays are not allowed.
  • Seasonal fishing tickets cannot be purchased online.
  • Check current Environment Agency rod-licence requirements separately.
  • Riverside paths can be affected by winter flooding.

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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