River Kennet — Padworth
Padworth is Thatcham Angling Association’s River Kennet venue near Padworth Bridge in West Berkshire. It’s primarily members’ water, with guest passes available if sorted before you arrive.
Run by Thatcham Angling Association · checked 16 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club
River Kennet
River Kennet — Padworth
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River level
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Reading Calcot Bridge gauge
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The lowdown
- This is the association’s Padworth venue on the River Kennet, close to the well-known Padworth Bridge landmark.
- The club describes its river fishing as suitable for both specimen anglers and general pleasure fishing, so it’s not just aimed at the big-fish crowd.
- The association’s rivers hold barbel to 14 lb and chub to 6 lb. Those are the named river species to target here.
- Membership is open to local and non-local anglers. The venue is primarily members’ water, so membership is the straightforward route.
- Guests can fish on a £15 one-day pass or a £25 24-hour pass. Get the ticket before turning up — no last-minute faff.
- Night fishing needs a separate night permit. Book night sessions by phone or text, with the club preferring at least 48 hours’ notice.
- No boilies may be taken to or used at Padworth. Prebaiting also has to be kept to a minimum, so keep the baiting tidy and sensible.
- Members must carry their permit, photo card and rule book, while every angler needs a current rod licence. Guests need their pass with them too.
- There’s an important CALPAC-side restriction: guest tickets aren’t allowed there. Check exactly where your ticket covers before settling into a swim.
- The stretch is described as a popular fishing river around Padworth Bridge. Beyond that, the checked details don’t specify peg numbers, stretch length, bank access, parking or particular swim features.
Methods: The club pitches its river fishing at both specimen anglers and general pleasure anglers. Barbel and chub are the named targets, but the checked details don’t set out specific tactics or swims.
Access & tickets
One-day guest fishing pass
Guest ticket for one day. Must be obtained before arriving.
£15 (as listed 16 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
24-hour guest fishing pass
Guest ticket for 24 hours. Must be obtained before arriving.
£25 (as listed 16 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
Senior membership 2026–2027
Bronze £85, Silver £125 or Gold £160. OAP or disabled Bronze membership is available at a reduced rate; junior membership is also available at reduced rates.
Bronze £85; Silver £125; Gold £160 (as listed 16 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
Permits and guest passes come from Thatcham Angling Association. Guest tickets must be obtained before arrival, and the sponsoring member must accompany the guest.
Fish the club names
barbel, chub
Named by Thatcham Angling Association across its waters, not for this stretch on its own.
Key rules
- Guests must obtain their fishing ticket before arriving.
- Members must carry their permit, photo card and rule book.
- All anglers must carry a current rod licence.
- No boilies may be taken to or used at Padworth.
- Prebaiting must be kept to a minimum.
- No guest tickets are allowed on the CALPAC side.
- Night fishing requires a separate night permit and advance booking.
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 fishWhere it is
Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.
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