Castle Eaton (River Thames)

River level

The lowdown

• This is a proper club stretch, rather than a separately advertised day-ticket fishery. You’ll need SCAC membership to fish it.
• The water was introduced for the 2021 season and is listed among the club’s River Thames waters.
• Access is nice and clear: use the kissing gate in Mill Lane, then stick strictly to the bank sides. No wandering through fields or making your own route.
• The stretch runs through three fields upstream of Castle Eaton road bridge. The club does not publish a peg count or named swims.
• There’s no published detail on depths, glides, creases, snags or specific flow features for this stretch, so the official info doesn’t give a swim-by-swim picture.
• Likewise, no fish species are named specifically for Castle Eaton. Best not to assume what’s in front of you from the club listing alone.
• No fishing is allowed before sunrise or after sunset unless you have the additional night membership. That’s worth sorting before planning any late session.
• Members must carry their membership book and identification. An Environment Agency rod licence is also required on club waters.
• The rules are tidy but firm: no wading, swimming, boats, bait boats or live baiting. Baited rods must not be left unattended, and an unhooking mat is compulsory.
• Dogs are allowed, up to two per angler, but they must be controlled and kept on short leads. Keep the banks clean, too — no bottles, tins or litter left behind.

Methods: The club’s published Castle Eaton information does not specify recommended methods, tackle or seasonal approaches. There is no official swim or feature detail to build a more targeted method plan from.

Access & tickets

Hannington is club-controlled rather than a day-ticket river stretch. South Cerney Angling Club lists 2026/27 membership at £130 for adult full membership covering two rods, £100 for OAP/disabled full membership, £30 for junior full membership and £70 for seven-day membership. Night membership is listed at £160.

Fish the club names

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

Key rules

• Enter through the proper access point at the kissing gate in Mill Lane and keep strictly to the bank sides.
• No bathing, sub-aqua activity, wading or swimming.
• No fires or disposable barbecues, except at authorised work parties.
• All fish must be taken by fair angling.
• Do not leave litter, bottles or tins on the banks.
• Baited rods must not be left unattended, and an unhooking mat must be carried at all times.
• No boats, bait boats or live baiting.
• No carp sacks; carp must be returned immediately except in sanctioned club matches.
• Dogs are limited to two per angler and must be controlled on short leads.

Where it is