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Bisham — Marlow AC (from 1st October only)

Bisham sits on Marlow Angling Club’s River Thames water, with the Town Stretch running from Higginson Park upstream to the Temple Lock cut. The Court Gardens swims are part of it, but they’re strictly from 1 October only.

Run by Marlow Angling Club · checked 12 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Marlow Lock 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 River Ready

The lowdown

  • This is a proper Thames town reach, tied in with both Marlow and Bisham. Marlow Bridge sits on the reach, giving you a handy landmark between the two.
  • The Town Stretch starts at Higginson Park and fishes upstream to the Temple Lock cut. That’s the club’s defined run of water here.
  • The Court Gardens swims are included in the Town Stretch. Important bit: they must not be fished before 1 October. The club’s wording is clear — 1 October only.
  • The reach is upstream of Marlow Lock and heads towards Temple Lock, so the location is nicely pinned down by two well-known lock landmarks.
  • This is navigable River Thames water, with public riverside and bridge landmarks around the town reach. Expect a very visible, urban riverside setting rather than a tucked-away rural bit.
  • Fishing is controlled through Marlow Angling Club membership. The club provides maps showing exactly where members are permitted to fish, so checking the marked areas is a proper must.
  • There’s no fixed peg count published for the water, and no official stretch length either. So don’t rely on a numbered-peg setup or a stated mileage.
  • The club’s official page doesn’t name species for this specific water. That means there’s no confirmed species list to work from here.
  • The official page doesn’t give a separate parking spot for the Court Gardens swims. Parking details are therefore not set out for this stretch.
  • Night fishing isn’t confirmed for the Court Gardens swims. The club has a separate Riverwoods rule banning it, but that rule isn’t stated for these swims.

Methods: The checked details don’t specify particular methods for this stretch. Use the club’s maps and rules as your starting point before planning a session.

Access & tickets

2026/27 senior and lady membership

Marlow Angling Club membership

£90 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

2026/27 junior membership

Marlow Angling Club membership

£30 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

2026/27 OAP/disabled membership

Marlow Angling Club membership

£65 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Fishing is controlled through Marlow Angling Club membership. Members need to carry their permit and ID card on club waters.

Fish the club names

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

Key rules

  • Court Gardens swims must not be fished before 1 October.
  • Fishing at the Court Gardens swims is from 1 October only.
  • Anglers must carry their permit and ID card on club waters.
  • Children under 12 must fish with a paid member at all times.
  • Fish only in areas shown as permitted on the club’s maps.

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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