The London Anglers Association -  Last Updated 15/07/2009
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RIVER THAMES - BOURNE END

ROTA WATER SUNDAYS -
Clubs may book this water on the rota system. On the dates booked the water will be closed to individual members and may only be used by members of the club to which it is allocated. 
Any member may use the water on the dates on which it is not booked. At present the only dates booked are as follows:
21/06/09 13/09/09 18/10/09 07/02/10
PLEASE CHECK WATER BOOKINGS PAGE in case of  further dates that have been booked and therefore open to individual members to fish.
SITUATION - On the north bank of the river between Bourne End and Marlow. This part of the middle to lower Thames is wide with slowly shelving banks into a river that is prone to heavy boat traffic in summer months. Very open leaving it open to strong winds a reasonably straight part of the river with light flow in summer. A short easy walk from the car park this venue has good swims fishable from the bank at the start. These often produce fish when the river is a bit high, chub being the most reliable species in these swims. As we move up the venue the swims are shallow close in and waders are useful to make fishing easier due to banks and trees plenty of chub to be found along with roach and dace. The alternative would be ledgering or waggler these methods both bring fish to the net in these swims, boats can cause problems with the wash and also the public tend to picnic on the banks in good conditions this can put some anglers of using the venue in the summer. From the first gate for about 4-5 swims is the sewer outfall this area is known for bream bags often 50lbs plus, pike can also be found more plentiful at this point. As we reach the end of the venue the islands in the river give good features to fish to these are known for the chub they contain meaning many of our members often prefer to walk to this end in order to find swims that could perhaps be quieter and easier to fish. Chub, bream, dace and perch show well in catches, best bags can top 50lbs and usually consist of either bream or chub but good roach fishing can be found by the angler prepared to float fish.
SUGGESTED ROUTE —
From London take the M40 to junction 4 then left onto A404. Proceed to the next junction. Then left at the roundabout onto A4155 towards Bourne End. At about one and half miles turn right down Coldmoorholme Lane. Follow the lane past the Spade Oak P.H. to public car park on the right.
CAR PARKING —
 In public car park. A gate with L.A.A. lock is provided for coaches. No anglers vehicles are to be taken over the railway. The coach entrance must be kept locked or the facility for coach parking will be withdrawn by Buck C.C.
ACCESS —
Continue down the lane and cross the level crossing. The fishery extends to the right.
BOUNDARIES — From the fence by the chalets on the wharf, upstream to the Environment Agency gate opposite Wootton’s Boathouse. Over a mile in length. The top two meadows are strictly private and members must not trespass away from the banks.
NOTE — We have the fishing rights on the wharf at the start of this fishery but often signs are placed indicating that this is not so. The Thames Side Trust do not have the right to stop us from fishing this area. The ‘Association’ owns the incorporeal fishing rights and any approach made to members asking them to move should be ignored.
BEST CLUB WEIGH-IN PLEASANTS AS 17 LB 6 OZ

SEASON 2002
BEST IND. WEIGH-IN -  UNKNOWN -- PLEASANTS AS 5 LB 1 OZ

SEASON 2002
How to Apply For Annual Membership?                              CLICK HERE

Anyone above the age of 5 years may join.  Children below that age may be taken,
but may not fish and must be controlled completely by their parents.
Children below the age of 11 years MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
and the application form must be countersigned by a parent/guardian.

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