River Kennet and Associated
Upper Benyons
POST CODE RG7 4HY
Venue 2500 yards in total length
NIGHT FISHING ALLOWED (NORTH BANK ONLY) ON SPECIMEN GROUP PERMIT ONLY
NO CLOSE SEASON FISHING
CAN BE FISHED TILL 9PM IN DARKER MONTHS
Follow A4 Newbury from Junction 12 M4 over two roundabouts, on to dual carriageway turn left at Courtyard Hotel signposted Padworth. Over railway and canal bridges and RDAA car park is on left just after swing bridge. Overspill car parking in Community Centre just before swing bridge. Use Ufton car park for the bottom end of venue. Cars are not permitted on the bankside, gateways or fields.
The North Bank of this venue is available for night fishing (see Specimen Group). This is very popular with our Barbel fraternity and some large fish are expected with the Kennet record for both Barbel and Chub under threat.
Possibly the best, and certainly the best known water on the Lower Kennet, members travel from as far afield as Cumbria to fish this water. Divided into two sections A & B, this is now a pleasure anglers venue with only a small amount of matches on the south bank. All methods of baits are worth a try, but 9 out of 10 anglers are going for Barbel, Barbel, Barbel.......
In addition to our own private Car Park, the local Community Centre has a large Car Park 125 yards north of the Padworth Road Bridge, which we have permission to use, but gets little use. Members often generate problems for us by inconsiderate roadside parking on a fairly narrow road and when the fever is upon them in the first month, often double parking, creating difficulties for vehicles and agricultural equipment, this leads to disciplinary action with the offenders permits being removed at least. Our response to police complaints now, is simply to remove and impound offending vehicles.
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Ufton River
POST CODE RG7 4HG
Venue 600 yardsin total length (double bank)
NO CLOSE SEASON FISHING
CAN BE FISHED TILL 9PM IN DARKER MONTHS
Follow A4 Newbury from Junction 12 M4 over two roundabouts, just before dual carriageway and opposite the Winning Hand Pub, turn left, go over canal and river, car park on left.
Car park at Ufton Bridge or the public car park at Tyle Mill bridge (see Lower Benyons).
About 25 swims from Sulhamstead Road Bridge up-stream to Ufton Road Bridge on both banks, excepting the privately owned Tyle Mill fishery. Deep and slow with plenty of cover for the double figure Barbel, which appear regularly. There is also a good head of Chub and Roach, and Winter Pike fishing is productive here. Our own private Car Park is adjacent to Ufton Bridge, with a Public Car Park alongside Sulhampstead Road Bridge which we feel should be left to the public in the Summer months, but is little used in the Winter.
Theale River
POSTCODE RG7 4BD
Venue 1270 yards in total
FISHING TO MIDNIGHT ALLOWED ON SPECIMEN GROUP PERMIT ONLY
NO CLOSE SEASON FISHING
CAN BE FISHED TO 9PM IN DARKER MONTHS
Leave M4 Junction 12 on A4 to Newbury, turn left at 1st roundabout, right at next roundabout, right at next roundabout, left at next roundabout, over railway bridge towards Burghfield. Over river and canal, turn right into RDAA car park on right for the river or turn left after canal bridge into public car park for the canal.
Large Barbel have been showing on the upstream end of the river in the past two seasons. Chub have always featured in large numbers and specimen Perch are present.
Padworth Mill
POSTCODE RG7 4LL
Venue 660 yards in total length
NIGHT FISHING ALLOWED ON SENIOR PERMIT ONLY
MAXIMUM STAY 2 NIGHTS, NO RETURN IN SEVEN DAYS
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON VENUE
From Junction 12 M4 take A4 towards Newbury, continue for 4 miles to roundabout with A340 Aldermaston. Turn left on this road , into Aldermaston village and turn left into Fishermans Lane.
No car park is provided here, parking only in Fishermans Lane which is an unmade road. A fairly lengthy walk to the river, look for RDAA signs.
Never allocated for match fishing, access is only via Fisherman's Lane from Aldermaston, and adjoins the much publicised Day Ticket water at Aldermaston Mill. A very deep slow moving section, it has a good population of large Barbel, which are not easy to catch, but when they do, look out....
Osier Bed Stream - Cumbers Meadow
Venue is a long walk and can be approached from the Lower Benyons venue.
Ideal stalking venue with specimen Barbel and Chub present. Fairly overgrown and narrow but has the results for the angler who wants a challenge.
Lower Benyons
POST CODE RG7 5HH
VENUE 1916 YARDS IN TOTAL LENGTH
NO NIGHT OR CLOSE SEASON FISHING
Follow A4 Newbury from Junction 12 M4 at second roundabout turn left into Wigmore Lane, park adjacent to conifer hedge on left hand side. For western end of venue continue over second roundabout on A4 and take the next turning left, over river and public car park on right hand side.
Follow A4 Newbury from Junction 12 M4 at second roundabout turn left into Wigmore Lane, park adjacent to conifer hedge on left hand side. For western end of venue continue over second roundabout on A4 and take the next turning left, over river and public car park on right hand side.
From Sulhampstead Road bridge downstream to confluence with Kennet and Avon Canal at Sulhampstead lock.
Match sections are shown as red, yellow and blue. Pegs will be indicated by coloured markers. Venue is nearly 2000mtrs.long in total.
Is divided into three sections , each of about 25 swims, so as to enable us to leave one or two sections available each weekend on this fine water for the pleasure angler. This venue holds the current RDAA records for Barbel and Brown Trout.
NO NIGHT FISHING OR UNACCOMPANIED DAY TICKETS
Holybrook - Hayrick Meadow
Hayrick Meadow
Follow directions for Calcot venue, park and walk across Hisseys Bridge and across Hayrick meadow to venue Fishing on the North bankside between the M4 and the Arrowhead is prohibited due to gravel extraction.
An excellent stalking water with specimen Chub and Barbel to be found for the careful Angler.
Calcot A & B
POSTCODE RG30 3TA
Venue 1790 yards in total
NO CLOSE SEASON FISHING
NIGHT FISHING ALLOWED ON SENIOR PERMIT ONLY
MAXIMUM STAY 2 NIGHTS, NO RETURN IN SEVEN DAYS
SECURE CAR PARK AT RIVERS EDGE
Leave M4 Junction 12, on A4 to Reading, dual carriageway ends at 1st roundabout, carry on through next section of dual carriageway, past Reg Vardy Ford on right, 2nd traffic lights (George and Dragon Pub), turn right on to Burghfield Road. Over railway and canal/river, past Cunning Man Pub take next right (Mill Road), follow this until row of cottages in front, turn right over little bridge then through combination lock gate, gravel road down to river, car parking on right.
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An excellent mixed venue with a large Barbel population on the upstream end (Arrowhead) with the deeper downstream end holding good numbers of quality Bream. Chub are in good numbers all the way through the venue and 7lb plus specimens are not unusual.
Burghfield River
POST CODE RG30 3RB
1270 YARDS IN TOTAL LENGTH
NO CLOSE SEASON FISHING
FISHING TO MIDNIGHT ALLOWED ON SPECIMEN GROUP PERMIT ONLY
Leave M4 Junction 12, on A4 to Reading, dual carriageway ends at 1st roundabout, carry on through next section of dual carriageway, past Reg Vardy Ford on right, 2nd traffic lights (George and Dragon Pub), turn right on to Burghfield Road. Over railway and canal/river, Cunning Man Pub on righthand side.
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Beat 5
POST CODE RG2 0JZ
VENUE 1300 YARDS IN TOTAL LENGTH
NO CLOSE SEASON FISHING
FISHING TILL MIDNIGHT ALLOWED ON SPECIMEN GROUP PERMIT ONLY
CAN BE FISHED TILL 9PM IN DARKER MONTHS
From Junction 11 of M4 follow A33 to Reading, then follow A4 Newbury, at traffic lights turn right then 1st left or right to park on roadside adjacent to River Kennet. Can also be accessed from Beat 4 but a long walk. No car park provided, side of road parking only.
Takes about 40 pegs, and at the downstream end, is the nearest point we get to Reading town centre (the venue ending at County Lock where shopping trolleys are the main bag !) Upstream from the pathway under the Inner Distribution Road, there is a phenomenal Perch population, with quality Roach and Gudgeon in quantity. Some swims up from the Berkeley Avenue Road Bridge produce regular Chub with the occasional Barbel.
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Beat 4
POST CODE RG2 0HP
1350 yards total length
NO CLOSE SEASON FISHING
FISHING TO MIDNIGHT ALLOWED ON SPECIMEN GROUP PERMIT ONLY
From Junction 11 of M4 follow A33 to Reading, go past the Madjeski Stadium, past B & Q on left, through traffic lights, then 1st left signposted Civic Amenity Site (tip). Opposite site entrance turn right, down lane, public car park at end of lane. Also some limited roadside parking at Waterworks entrance next roundabout on A33
Particularly noted for the swims in and around the confluence with Foudry Brook, where exceptional bags of Bream can be taken, with the occasional Carp. An excellent venue, often allocated with Beat 4(B). last season saw large Chub and Barbel being caught.
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Beat 3
BEAT 3A
POST CODE RG2 0RP
NO CLOSE SEASON FISHING
FISHING TO MIDNIGHT ALLOWED ON SPECIMEN GROUP PERMIT ONLY
CAN BE FISHED TILL 9PM IN DARKER MONTHS
From Junction 11 of M4 follow A33 to Reading, go past the Madjeski Stadium, past B & Q on left, through traffic lights, then 1st left signposted Civic Amenity Site (tip). Opposite site entrance turn right, down lane, public car park at end of lane.
A typical canal section which opens to the Kennet at both ends. Very good Roach and Perch populations, followed by Gudgeon and Dace. Can produce very good bags of Chub from time to time and of late Bream are making an appearance. Has about 16 swims and is often allocated with Beat 3 (B). Best fished when river in flood.
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BEAT 3B
POST CODE RG2 0RP
NO CLOSE SEASON FISHING
FISHING TO MIDNIGHT ALLOWED ON SPECIMEN GROUP PERMIT ONLY
CAN BE FISHED TILL 9PM IN DARKER MONTHS
From Junction 11 of M4 follow A33 to Reading, go past the Madjeski Stadium, past B & Q on left, through traffic lights, then 1st left signposted Civic Amenity Site (tip). Opposite site entrance turn right, down lane, public car park at end of lane. This backwater has about 22 swims. Altough not pleasing on the eye this is a very prolific venue, with very large bags of Barbel Chub, Roach and Perch. Last season saw Barbel approaching 16lbs and Chub to 7lbs plus.
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Beat 1 & 2
BEAT 1
BEAT 1 K & A Canal. (810yrds)
POST CODE (CUNNING MAN) RG30 3RB
NO CLOSE SEASON FISHING
FISHING TO MIDNIGHT ALLOWED ON SPECIMEN GROUP PERMIT ONLY
Follow A4 into Reading from Junction 12 of M4, through short section of dual carriageway.· At George and Dragon Pub on left hand side, turn right at traffic lights into Burghfield Road.· Go over River Kennet and Cunning Man Pub on right hand side. Parking in road by side of bridge or in Cunning Man car park adjacent to river. Walk downsteam past the sluice to start of venue.
About 30 pegs, good mixed fishery, Roach dominate, with good Chub at each end and some Bream. Beware the odd large Carp.
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BEAT 2
BEAT 2 RIVER KENNET (425 YARDS)
POSTCODE (CUNNING MAN) RG30 3RB OR COTTAGE LANE LAKES RG30 3UN
FISHING TO MIDNIGHT ALLOWED ON SPECIMEN GROUP PERMIT ONLY
NO CLOSE SEASON FISHING
CAN BE FISHED TO 9PM IN DARKER MONTHS
Beat 2 is a continuation from Beat 1. The venue can also be accessed from Cottage Lane Lakes following the public footpath towards the river. Beat 2 is limited to 15 pegs, due to the presence of O H P lines, which MUST NOT be fished, these are well signed, and are clearly identified in your permits. We share part of this venue with CEMEX.· Roach, Gudgeon and Perch abound, there is a good Chub population and an occasional Barbel and Carp but beware they are big.
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