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Donnington to Kennington (Oxford & District AA)

A proper urban Thames stretch through Oxford, running from the Donnington area down towards Kennington. ODAA water, with access normally sorted through an affiliated club such as Littlemore Angling Society.

Run by Oxford & District Angling Association · checked 12 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Iffley 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 Oxford water on the River Thames, locally known as the Isis. Donnington and Kennington are the key landmarks for finding the stretch.
  • The fishing is controlled by Oxford & District Angling Association, so it isn’t unrestricted free fishing. You’ll need the right club access before setting up.
  • Littlemore Angling Society says its membership includes full use of ODAA waters, making an affiliated-club route the normal way in.
  • The water is described as suitable for match, specimen and pleasure angling. So it’s a handy all-round stretch rather than a one-trick bit of river.
  • It’s very much urban river fishing. Expect rowing, boating and public riverside access nearby, so keep your wits about you and be considerate around other users.
  • Donnington Bridge is the principal access landmark for the southern end. Kennington Bridge marks the downstream part of the named stretch.
  • The club information doesn’t give a fixed peg count, a stretch-only ticket price or a dedicated car park for the whole Donnington-to-Kennington run.
  • No night fishing is allowed on ODAA waters. That’s worth clocking before planning a late session or an overnight campaign.
  • Maps of the waters are available through the club or from the secretary. Bob this up before heading out, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the Oxford banks.
  • We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: It’s listed for match, specimen and pleasure angling, so choose your approach around the session you fancy. Sort the club access and map first, then fish within the permitted daytime hours.

Access & tickets

ODAA access via affiliated club

Normally obtained through an affiliated angling club such as Littlemore Angling Society. Published prices supplied are for the society’s own permit, not a separate stretch-only ticket.

Environment Agency rod licence

Required in addition to fishery permission.

Access through ODAA is normally obtained via an affiliated angling club, such as Littlemore Angling Society. Maps are available through the club or from the secretary.

Fish the club names

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

Key rules

  • An Environment Agency rod licence is required in addition to fishery permission.
  • No night fishing on ODAA waters.
  • Fishing is controlled through Oxford & District Angling Association; it is not unrestricted free fishing.
  • Access is normally obtained through an affiliated angling club such as Littlemore Angling Society.
  • Check the club maps for the permitted water before fishing.

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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