Can you fish in Staines reservoir?
These two reservoirs are sited north of Staines and are located on the north side of the A30 London Road and east of the A3044 Stanwell Moor Road. The reservoirs are owned by Thames Water and angling is not permitted. NO FISHING.
Is there carp in the River Thames?
Ash’s fish is thought to be the second biggest River Thames carp behind the now-accepted Thames Anglers’ Conservancy best of 48 lb 7 oz. That epic River Thames carp was caught quietly by Steve Shenfield back in June 2017 but has only recently come to the fore officially.
Can you fish the River Thames at Windsor?
Fishing is on the Thames within the confines of the racecourse and also on the mill stream. Includes the Boveney weir pool. For the club’s webpage for the Windsor Racecourse Thames fishing venue click HERE. Large shoals of bream are present along with large barbel.
When can I fish in the Thames?
the national coarse fish close season applies to fishing for eels in rivers, streams and drains, but there is no close season on the tidal River Thames downstream of the Thames Barrier. the close season for brown and rainbow trout in rivers, streams and drains is 1 October to 31 March.
What is the biggest fish caught in the Thames?
In 2008, Brett Ridley landed a Wels catfish on the Kingston stretch of the river, believed to be the largest fish ever caught in British waters.
Can you catch carp in a river?
Yes as a lot of the carp I have found on the river will be in the margins so by walking the banks you will often spot them. An example of this recently was when I fished two nights on the river and blanked.
Do you need a permit to fish in the Thames?
You can be prosecuted and fined up to £2,500 if you fish without a rod licence. If you are younger than 16, you can only enter a fishing site if you are with an adult. You, and the adult you are with, must have separate permits and rod licences.
What’s the best bait for river carp?
Canned corn or dough balls are two of the best baits to use for carp, but always check your state fishing regulations to make sure that these baits and methods are permitted. Once you have your tackle and bait, you just need to find the right spots to catch carp.