Shepperton — Ferry Lane (Bath Road PS)

River level

The lowdown

• This is a proper mixed-use Thames setting, with the river, lock, ferry and Thames Path all close by. Plenty going on around the water.
• Access is from Ferry Lane near Shepperton Lock, so use the official entrance and stay inside the fishery boundaries. No sneaking about elsewhere.
• The stretch is navigable, so expect boats and general river traffic to be part of the picture. Keep your wits about you around the lock and ferry.
• BRPS describes its fisheries as mixed fisheries, but it doesn’t publish a separate species list for this named Shepperton stretch. Best not to assume what’s in front of you.
• There’s no separate peg count or measured length published for this bit of bank. It’s one to have a proper look at before settling in.
• The checked details don’t give a specific flow, depth or feature map, so there’s no point pretending every swim fishes the same. Read the water on the day.
• Membership is the big one here. This isn’t open day-ticket fishing, and TVAA membership comes through an affiliated club rather than being bought direct.
• BRPS members get access to TVAA fisheries on the Thames, while TVAA members can fish TVAA waters and the waters of their own affiliated club.
• Keep the place tidy. Take litter home, leave parking areas clear, and don’t swim. Boats are restricted to authorised work parties.
• The society can close water for work parties or matches, and members must allow fish inspections by authorised BRPS officials. Overnight residence needs committee permission.
• 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 a specific method or swim-by-swim approach for this stretch. Treat it as a navigable mixed-use Thames reach and choose your approach after reading the conditions and activity on the day.

Access & tickets

Access is membership-based through Bath Road Piscatorial Society, which is affiliated to the Thames Valley Angling Association. TVAA does not sell individual memberships directly; membership is obtained through an affiliated club. The BRPS membership year starts on 16 June.

Fish the club names

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

Key rules

• Members must use official entrances and remain within fishery boundaries.
• Litter must be taken home and parking areas must be kept free of rubbish.
• Swimming is prohibited in BRPS waters.
• Boats are restricted to authorised work parties.
• The committee may close waters for work parties or matches.
• Members must allow fish inspections by authorised society officials.
• Overnight residence on society waters is not allowed without committee permission.

Where it is