Dorney Court — Bray Marina to Monkey Island (Bath Road PS)

River level

The lowdown

• This is a proper River Thames stretch rather than a stocked commercial fishery, so you’re fishing a natural river reach around Dorney.
• The stretch is centred on Dorney Reach, with Bray Marina and Monkey Island as the main landmarks. Lovely Thames scenery too.
• For the main access, use the lay-by off Monkey Island Lane, then walk over the bridge from the parking area towards the fishery.
• The association gives SL6 2AZ as the official access postcode. Handy one to pop in the sat-nav before setting off.
• There’s also alternative parking at the end of Harcourt Road. Keep it tidy and don’t obstruct any drive entrances — simple as that.
• Summerleaze Bridge provides foot access across the river and is a useful landmark beside the stretch. There are also views around the bridge and the water just north of it.
• Bray Marina is on Monkey Island Lane, helping you pin down the right bit of Thames before you start the walk in.
• Night fishing is permitted here, which gives the stretch a bit more flexibility for anglers who like settling in after dark.
• The official fishery information does not publish a peg count, a separate length measurement or a species list for this Dorney stretch. So don’t expect a neat peg-by-peg breakdown.
• No separate day-ticket price is published for this stretch on the association’s page. Check the current association arrangements before travelling, rather than turning up and having a faff.
• We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: The checked details don’t set out specific tactics or named target species for this stretch. Night fishing is permitted, so plan around the association’s current rules and access arrangements.

Access & tickets

Get access through membership of a TVAA-affiliated club; TVAA has no individual membership. The Cookham listing doesn’t advertise day tickets or a day-ticket price.

Fish the club names

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

Key rules

• Night fishing is permitted.
• Use the lay-by off Monkey Island Lane and walk over the bridge from the parking area.
• Alternative parking is available at the end of Harcourt Road.
• Do not obstruct drive entrances when parking on Harcourt Road.
• Follow the official Thames Valley Angling Association fishery information for the permitted area and current access arrangements.

Where it is