Where to fish in Buckinghamshire

Colne Valley gravel pits on the capital's doorstep, home to some of the oldest big-carp history in the country.

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19 checked places so far — 7 fisheries and 12 river stretches. More to come as we check them.

River Great Ouse in Buckinghamshire

12 checked stretches — day tickets, club waters, species, rules and live EA river levels →

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Places to fish in Buckinghamshire

19 of 19 checked places match. Weather edges above are for still waters — rivers run to their own levels, see the river guides.

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Farlows Lake

Iver · 2 lakes on site

A historic Colne Valley day-ticket complex built on gravel extraction dating back to the 1930s, famous for old, dark, heavily-scaled English carp.

Lake 1Lake 2

75%

Alders Farm Fishery

Milton Keynes · 6 lakes on site

Alders Farm has a cracking spread of match lakes and smaller carp ponds, plus Oak for syndicate anglers chasing bigger fish. There’s a shop, café and tuition too — just check the closing time before setting off.

Ash LakePines LakeOak LakeMylo's PondWoodPump

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Westfield Fishery

Marlow · 2 lakes on site

Westfield is a compact, feature-filled carp venue at Medmenham, between Marlow and Henley, with eight swims and a coarse stream also advertised. Advance booking is essential, whether you're sorting a day session or a proper fishing break with the lake to yourselves.

Main carp lakeCoarse stream

76%

Oakfield Fishery

Aylesbury · 3 lakes on site

Oakfield gives you three different coarse-fishing options near Aylesbury: island-packed Brook, mixed-stock Swallow and specimen carp water Red Kite. Brook and Swallow are cash walk-ups; Red Kite needs booking before you go.

BrookSwallowRed Kite

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Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal

Aylesbury · 4 lakes on site

A cracking 6.25-mile canal stretch between Aylesbury and Marsworth, controlled by The Tring Anglers and best known for its carp fishing. It offers a proper mix of canal species, far-bank features and reed-lined margins, with day tickets starting at £5.

Red House–Buckland section, Bridges 7–8Puttenham, around Bridge 9Wilstone, around Bridge 10Dixons Gap at Marsworth, around Bridge 11

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Grand Union Canal – Milton Keynes Stretch

Milton Keynes · 3 lakes on site

A cracking 9-mile MKAA-controlled stretch of the Grand Union Canal, with mixed coarse fishing, proper silver-fish numbers and some standout reported lumps. Day tickets are a very tidy £5, with night fishing and year-round access.

Grand Union Canal, Bridges 68–76Grand Union Canal, Bridges 81–94Grand Union Canal, Bridges 95A–102

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Grand Union Canal – Aylesbury Arm Stretch

Aylesbury · 5 lakes on site

A proper canal stretch with plenty of water to explore, useful access points and a cracking mix of carp, bream, tench and silvers. Day tickets cover the Aylesbury Arm, with fishing from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset.

Redhouse to Buckland, Bridges 7–8PuttenhamWilstoneDixons Gap, MarsworthMarsworth, Wilstone, Puttenham, Buckland and Aston Clinton stretch

RiverDay ticket

The Twins, Maids Moreton

River Great Ouse · Day ticket

The Twins is a BDAA Great Ouse venue at Maids Moreton Poor Charity Field, near Buckingham. It’s a small upper-river stretch with natural banks and open fields, and day tickets are available in season.

Species not listed by the club.

Checked 9 Oct 2026

RiverDay ticketClub water · Members

Wolverton Ouse

River Great Ouse · Day ticket or members

Wolverton Ouse is a proper mixed coarse stretch on the Great Ouse, running from the railway viaduct towards the Grand Union Canal Iron Trunk aqueduct. It’s got a cracking mix of pools, glides, deeper water and shallower river to have a poke about in.

roachperchpikechubbreambarbel

Checked 9 Oct 2026

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Radclive — three River Great Ouse stretches

River Great Ouse · Day ticket

Radclive is three River Great Ouse stretches near Radclive Bridge and Tingewick Mill, added to the Buckingham & District Angling Association ticket in 2024. Proper handy-looking river water for pleasure fishing, matches and specimen hunting, with day tickets available in advance.

Species not listed by the club.

Checked 9 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · MembersGuest ticket

River Great Ouse — Tingewick

River Great Ouse · Members and guests

A cracking little upper-Ouse stretch at Tingewick, tucked behind the industrial park on the western edge of Buckingham. It’s around 500 yards of traditional running water, with roach and dace on the munch and some proper cover for perch, chub and pike.

roachperchpikechub

Checked 9 Oct 2026

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Dick Walkers — downstream Thornton Bridge

River Great Ouse · Day ticket

Dick Walkers is a rural Great Ouse stretch downstream of Thornton Bridge, run by Buckingham & District Angling Association. Fishing is from the association’s right-hand bank, with day tickets available in advance.

chub

Checked 9 Oct 2026

RiverDay ticketOvernight ticket

Olney Mill

River Great Ouse · Day ticket or night ticket

Olney Mill is a town-centre stretch of the River Great Ouse, run by Olney & Clifton Fishing Association. It’s got deep pools, fast shallows and wide-open river, with day tickets at a very tidy £5.

Species not listed by the club.

Checked 9 Oct 2026

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Water Stratford — River Great Ouse

River Great Ouse · Day ticket

Water Stratford is a newly added Buckingham & District Angling Association stretch on the River Great Ouse, beside the village and around three miles west of Buckingham. It’s a rural bit of Ouse water, with the venue map available on the association website.

Species not listed by the club.

Checked 9 Oct 2026

RiverDay ticket

Leckhampstead Bridge Fisheries

River Great Ouse · Day ticket

A proper rural Great Ouse venue near Leckhampstead Bridge, with BDAA controlling the right bank downstream towards the wood and the left bank upstream through Horses Field. Day tickets are available, but you’ll need to sort one in advance.

carptenchbreamroachpikeperchchubruddeel

Checked 9 Oct 2026

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Moreton Mill — upstream

River Great Ouse · Day ticket

Moreton Mill upstream is a cracking little rural stretch of the River Great Ouse near Maids Moreton and Old Mill House. It’s run by Buckingham & District Angling Association, with day tickets available in advance.

Species not listed by the club.

Checked 9 Oct 2026

RiverDay ticketClub water · Members

River Great Ouse — Stony Stratford / Upper Great Ouse

River Great Ouse · Day ticket or club members

A proper mixed coarse stretch through the Stony Stratford and Old Stratford area, run by Milton Keynes Angling Association. Expect varied Upper Great Ouse water, with pools, glides, deeps and shallows to pick apart.

chubperchpikeroachbreambarbel

Checked 9 Oct 2026

RiverDay ticket

Lenborough — River Great Ouse

River Great Ouse · Day ticket

Lenborough is a proper rural River Great Ouse stretch run by Buckingham & District Angling Association. There are plenty of swims to try, with chub and pike reported, and day tickets available if you fancy a day on this natural bit of river.

chubpike

Checked 9 Oct 2026

RiverGuest ticket

Cosgrove Park — River Great Ouse

River Great Ouse · Guests and residents only

Cosgrove Park has fishing on the River Great Ouse beside the holiday park, with access for park guests and residents. It’s a bigger, more lively option than the park lakes, with barbel, chub and a proper mix of river fish.

barbelchubroachbreamperchpike

Checked 9 Oct 2026

Buckinghamshire fishing, town by town

Here’s every town in Buckinghamshire where we’ve checked at least one fishery, with the waters on its doorstep and the nearest tackle shops we know about. Distances are rough, as the crow flies — always check rules and tickets with the water before you head off.