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RDAA Beat 2 — River Kennet

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RDAA Beat 2 is one of the club’s more productive River Kennet beats, with good-size barbel and chub as the main draw. There are also decent roach and perch, plus the odd bream to keep things interesting.

Run by Reading & District Angling Association · checked 15 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

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Measured — Environment Agency

Reading Calcot Bridge gauge

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The lowdown

  • This is a proper coarse-fishing stretch on the River Kennet, run by Reading & District Angling Association.
  • The beat is described by RDAA as one of its more productive sections. That’s a tidy recommendation for a river session.
  • Barbel and chub are the principal targets here, with good-size fish specifically named by the club.
  • Decent roach and perch are also present, so it’s not just a two-species job.
  • Occasional bream add a cheeky bonus. RDAA’s wider Kennet waters also include pike, although pike aren’t specifically listed for this beat.
  • The official page doesn’t give a length or peg count, so this is one to explore rather than turn up expecting numbered swims.
  • Separate banks or bank ownership aren’t specified either. Stick to the official access details and the club’s rules.
  • Parking is at the club’s ///closer.looked.envy location. From there, follow the public footpath north to reach the river.
  • The venue page gives postcode RG30 3UN and links to an official Beat 2 map. Handy stuff, especially for avoiding a faff on arrival.
  • RDAA rules and permitted fishing times apply. Bronze ticket holders can fish at night, while the general permit covers the venue in the usual club setup.
  • We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: A barbel-and-chub-focused coarse session is the obvious starting point, with roach, perch and the occasional bream offering extra chances. Pick your approach around the swim and conditions, and make sure your ticket allows the fishing time you want.

Access & tickets

General permit

The venue uses a general permit through Reading & District Angling Association.

Non-member river/canal day permit

Available through RDAA for non-members.

Bronze ticket

Allows night fishing on the venue.

Buy the £10 non-member day permit through the Clubmate booking service linked by RDAA. Guest tickets are also listed for Wallingford B.

Fish the club names

barbel, chub, roach, perch, bream

Key rules

  • RDAA rules apply.
  • Permitted fishing times apply.
  • Follow the public footpath north from the parking location to the river.

Coarse fishing on English rivers is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That's the law for coarse fish on rivers — it's not a club rule, and game-fishing seasons work differently.

GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fish

Where it is

Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.

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