Barton Court

River Kennet

~3 mi

RG17 9SA

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From

Barton Court Estate upstream boundary (Needs verification)

Barton Court Estate downstream boundary (Needs verification)

Barton Court is a stretch of the River Kennet, controlled by Barton Court Estate and shared with Upstream Dry Fly, Hookafly, Aardvark McLeod and Fishing Breaks. Fishing is by booked day rod, fly only. Species include brown trout, rainbow trout, grayling and pike. Night fishing is not permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £

No season rods advertised. 2026: the estate sells day rods, exclusive group days and a few winter pike days only.

Day Ticket £

Day rods for up to six anglers a day, sold direct by the estate (FishingBeats lists £225 a day, 2026; one ticket covers all six beats: Upper Park, Parsons Ditch, Old River, Dog Kennels, Middle Cut, Park Stream). Hookafly from £315 per rod. Exclusive group hire for 5 to 10 rods with a guide. A few fly-only winter pike days (max 2 rods). Also through Upstream Dry Fly and Aardvark McLeod.

Night Fishing

Daylight hours only, 9:30am to sunset (estate FAQ).

Where To Buy

Barton Court Estate direct: https://bartoncourtestate.com/fishing/booking/ , office@bartoncourtestate.com, +44 1488 658 101; Hookafly https://hookafly.com/barton-court-river-kennet ; Upstream Dry Fly (office@upstreamdryfly.com, +44 (0)1264 560976); Aardvark McLeod (+44 (0)1980 847389)

Parking

Parking Information

Access from Station Road, Kintbury (small hard standing; what3words foresight.exporters.stables). If full, park over the railway bridge before the Dundas Arms (what3words brief.aliens.wire). The old car park and fishing hut are no longer available for day rods. Public toilets the other side of the railway line.

Species

Brown Trout

Rainbow Trout

Grayling

Pike

At a Glance

Controller

Barton Court Estate

Bank

Both

Access

Day Ticket Only

Night fishing

Pegs

No pegs. Fly fishing over main river and carriers.

Postcode

RG17 9SA

Last Verified - October 2026

At a Glance

Controller