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Fishing
Think angling heaven, think River Thames – a haven for some of the best coarse fishing in the country.
Whether you’re a serious match angler a specimen hunter or simply a pleasure angler, the River Thames has it all from Roach and Perch to Barbel and Chub with Pike and Carp too! There really is something for everyone. Once you have your rod licence you can either join an angling club or take advantage of one of the many free fishing sites along the Thames for some of the finest fishing in the land.
We've got everything you need to get started, get a rod licence and find your nearest place to fish and tackle shop.
Fishing news
The Environment Agency provides all the latest fishing news about the River Thames and for other regions too, allowing you to keep up to date on the latest in the angling world. There is also a quarterly fishing e-zine that you can subcribe to for further updates.