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River Kennet — The Arrowhead

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The Arrowhead is a managed coarse-fishing stretch on the lower River Kennet near Thatcham, run by Reed Thatcham Angling Association. It’s members’ water, with accompanied guest tickets available through senior members.

Run by Reed Thatcham Angling Association · checked 16 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Newbury gauge

Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.

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We don't publish an "ideal level" — nobody can promise one. Flood water is dangerous: if it's up and coloured, stay well back from the edge. Open Newbury on Live River Levels

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The lowdown

  • A named River Kennet venue on RTAA’s waters, so you know exactly where you stand. It’s run by Reed Thatcham Angling Association and available to association members.
  • The holder doesn’t publish the stretch length or peg count. Same goes for named fish species, so there’s no made-up list of likely targets here.
  • Parking is at Thatcham Football Club. Use the gravel area just inside the entrance on the right — not somewhere else on the site.
  • Display a current-season permit clearly inside the vehicle. Members also need to carry photographic identification and their annual permit while fishing.
  • There are overhead cables at the venue, with restrictions signposted. Have a proper look around before setting up and keep clear of the marked areas.
  • Fishing is by rod and line only. Poles are not permitted at the Arrowhead, so leave the pole kit at home and keep things simple.
  • A suitable knotless, non-metallic landing net must be ready before fishing. Baited rods can’t be left unattended, and live fish bait is banned.
  • You can use no more than two rods at once. Hooks size 16 and larger must be barbless; smaller hooks can be micro- or whisker-barbed.
  • Junior members must be accompanied by a senior member. Every angler also needs a current Environment Agency rod licence, so get that sorted before the first cast.

Methods: The Arrowhead is rod-and-line-only, with a maximum of two rods. Poles aren’t permitted, and baited rods must not be left unattended.

Access & tickets

2026/27 senior permit

RTAA annual permit. Runs from 15 March to 14 March the following year.

£35 (as listed 16 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

2026/27 OAP/registered disabled permit

RTAA annual permit. Runs from 15 March to 14 March the following year.

£25 (as listed 16 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

2026/27 junior permit

Under-12 juniors are free when accompanied by a full-member parent. New-member joining fee is £5.

£10 (as listed 16 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

The Arrowhead is available to RTAA members. Guest tickets are available only to accompanied guests of senior members and are not sold on the bank.

Fish the club names

The club doesn't list species for this stretch, so we haven't guessed.

Key rules

  • Fishing is by rod and line only; poles are not permitted.
  • Follow the signposted overhead-cable restrictions.
  • Junior members must be accompanied by a senior member.
  • Carry photographic identification and your annual permit.
  • Have a suitable knotless, non-metallic landing net ready before fishing.
  • Do not leave baited rods unattended.
  • Live fish bait is forbidden.
  • No more than two rods may be used at one time.
  • Hooks size 16 and larger must be barbless; smaller hooks may be micro- or whisker-barbed.
  • All members must hold a current Environment Agency rod licence.

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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