Fishing on the Thames Side Promenade

Thames Side Promenade

A particularly popular and attractive park area, Thames Prom provides a pleasant setting for relaxing fishing. Although the river is often busy with rowers and other water traffic there is usually enough space for all river users to exist together. The banks are low and in good condition. Angling is prohibited for the first 200m of the Site closest to Caversham Bridge. which is a designated swan sanctuary. Any bird watching anglers may like to look out for the occasional exotic escape from the bird park a few miles upstream!

Car Parking

• In car park off Richfield Avenue near Holiday Inn (do not park in access road or use Hotel car park)
• Plenty of additional spaces at Rivermead Leisure Complex

Public Transport

• By Train — Reading Station is 20 minutes walk
• By Bus - No.s 12, 24, 41, 45, 137 392

People with disabilities

• Platform for wheelchairs near boat house (nearest car park is next to hotel) access is good, and the river bank is good throughout

Restrictions

• Swan Sanctuary
• NO FISHING for 200m upstream and downstream from Caversham Bridge

Fishing

• Good for most coarse fish

Christchurch Meadows

Especially popular on Summer weekends. The banks are low and in good condition. Access to the river is very good with the entire length of the river bank available downstream from Wolsey Road. Upstream from Wolsey Road to the end of the section, fishing is prohibited as the site is a swan sanctuary. There is no match fishing in this stretch of river which makes it an ideal site for spur of the moment anglers.

Car Parking

• In Hills Meadow pay and display off George St

Public Transport

• By Train — Reading Station is 5 mins walk
• By Bus (Caversham Bridge) - Nos 12, 24, 41, 45, 1 37, 329
• By Bus (Westfield Road) - Nos 52, 138

People with disabilities

• Platform for wheelchairs near Wolsey Rood. Access and banks are good throughout

Restrictions

• Swan Sanctuary
• NO FISHING upstream from Wolsey Road marker post
• NOT used for matches

Fishing

• Good for most coarse fish

Note - this area is on a shared use pedestrian/cycle way. Please do not obstruct the path with tackle.

Caversham Lock to Kennetmouth

This is an attractive fishery providing easily accessible, comfortable fishing right through Kings Meadow down to the junction of the Kennet and Avon Canal at Kennet mouth. The banks are raised well above the water level, and most swims are at the font of the bank. As the currents are not as strong on this bank and the river bed shelves gradually away from the bank it is also relatively safe. Further downstream where Kings Meadow comes to an end fishing is from the towpath, but this is quite wide and there are plenty of places to fish without causing an obstruction. There is a large number of large horse chestnut trees which overhang the towpath beyond the mooring platform, and these can cause tangling problems for the inexperienced.

Car Parking

• In car park off Napier Rd behind Nurdin and Peacock

Public Transport

• By Train - Reading Station is 5 mins walk away
• By Bus — Nos 18, 31, 32 (33 on Sunday) to Tescos

People with disabilities

• No platforms for wheelchairs, bit access is fair and the bank is generally good

Restrictions

• No fishing from mooring platform at Tesco or from lock area

Fishing

• Good for most coarse fish