Classic River Thames fishing - This statement sums up Goring perfectly.

The stretch has changed dramatically over recent years. Over a decade or more ago, the dominant method was far bank feeder casting for a good bag of Chub: nowadays, a more diverse range of fishing methods are used.

Depending on your personal preference, excellent sport can be had by fishing the pole, float or waggler for Roach, Dace, Chub and Perch or trying to get amongst the Bream, fishing through the middle of the river. Far bank feeder fishing still plays its part, especially for those big resident chub.

Venue Summary & Detail

These pegs are very popular throughout the season and vary in nature quite a lot. Pegs 1 to 5 are excellent roach pegs from autumn onwards as the roach tend to shoal up here for some reason. All pegs between 1 and 20 are capable of throwing up big weights of bream through the middle, but the water must be carrying some colour for them to feed. Several pegs along this length have far bank features and the big Perch and Chub tend to shelter under the cover - Although, a barren far bank often throws up even better weights!

Caution - Some of the pegs along this stretch are quite narrow due to erosion and you will need to sit on the towpath. Please be considerate of walkers etc. and make sure you keep the path clear. On the subject of walkers, the path is very popular during the summer months please bear this in mind when fishing the pole – or prey for rain!

Access to pegs 1 to 28 can be via end of Ferry Lane (for Peg 1 onwards), the Public footpath half way down Manor Road next to the lamp post (that exits onto Thames Path at peg 8), or the Public footpath at the end of Manor Road (signed to Jordleys) that exits onto Thames Path at peg 28.

N. B. Cycling is not legally permitted on the footpath, but cyclist often ignore that fact.

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In the season 2016-17 this section was reopened to Goring Fishing Club anglers and those in possession of a VALID MEMBERS PERMIT. Work is still ongoing to improve swins with tree and vegitation clearance.

The vast majority of these Swims are well clear of the Thames Path allowing Anglers more space to fish. Generally the Swims are shallow bankside with a gradual slope for about two rod lengths before the river deepens quickly. The far bank can be fished with ledger and the slope is sandy making it possible to wade; but Waders do so at their own risk.

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This is probably the most consistent and fairest part of the venue. The Meadows contain a good head and stamp of Roach, Dace, Chub and Perch, also Barbel. Increasing quantities of skimmer Bream are being caught, but they have not in recent years been targeted.

One popular fishing method is to employ heavy ball groundbait fished over with the Pole, however float and feeder fishing methods are successful as well.

On the bend at peg 58 onwards, there are some Pegs that are ideal for wading and waggler fishing.

Generally, you have to fish through the middle to find the stronger flow.

Access is via the end of of Manor Road - fastest way is through the end gate and turn right.

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This is the Withyemead Nature Reserve, a nature consevation area that must be respected as such. It is accessed by parking at the end of Manor Road and following the pathway beside the railway.

It is a stretch that is generally deeper being 12 to 15 feet from about a rod length out when the river level is normal. The bank is tree lined with comfortable gaps cut for each peg that shield Anglers from walkers on the Thames foot path.

The section holds a good head of Roach, Dace, Chub and Perch and Bream often show here as well. It is resident to some very big fish that include Barbel and the occasional Carp. Pike also lurk in the margins and often take small fish as they are being reeled in.

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This section of the Venue can only be fished from Sunrise to Sunset and Anglers must leave the Venue Pegs before it gets dark.

Fastest cccess by foot is via the end of of Manor Road. Go through foot gate and continue along the lane ahaed. After approximately 500 metres turn left into the tunnel under the railway embankment. Turn right walking beside the railway embankment along the path down to the river that is approximately 400 metres away.

This section holds a good head of Roach, Dace, Perch, Chub and Bream. Pike and Perch often lurk at the bank and take roach being reeled in, especially in the summer. There are the occasional Barbel, Tench and Carp caught as well.

Please Note: there is no car parking in Gatehampton Road, it is a private road.

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