Behind Bulls Lock

River Kennet

Short stretch

RG14 7WW

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Start of fishery on the natural river just upstream of Bull's Lock (CALPAC map)

Footbridge at the lock end, beside Bull's Lock (CALPAC map 'End of Fishery')

Behind Bulls Lock is a stretch of the River Kennet running from start of fishery on the natural river just upstream of Bull's Lock to footbridge at the lock end, beside Bull's Lock, controlled by Central Association of London and Provincial Angling Clubs (CALPAC). Fishing is for club members only. Species include barbel, chub, roach, dace, perch, pike, brown trout and grayling. Night fishing is not permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £

CALPAC 2026-27 (membership 1 April to 31 March): Adult full £75 (includes a £10 surcharge refunded for attending an official work party); Family (up to 2 adults and 2 juniors) £105; 65 and over £40; Registered disabled £40; Juniors (18 and under on 16 June) £30; joining fee £25 (not juniors). From 1 November membership is 50% of the full fee (joining fee still £25).

Day Ticket £

No day tickets. CALPAC lists Bulls Lock as a Members Only Fishery.

Night Fishing

CALPAC fishing times: River Kennet Bulls Lock is sunrise to 1 hour after sunset. CALPAC sells no night permit for Bulls Lock (night permits only for Padworth, Manor Pond, Yalding Two and Snargate).

Where To Buy

Clubmate or postal form via https://calpacangling.com/membership/ (Membership Secretary, 62 Taunton Lane, Coulsdon CR5 1SF)

Parking

Parking Information

Hambridge Lane, off the B3421 Hambridge Road, Newbury: park in the laybys marked on the CALPAC map (what3words ///arch.inform.ants). Cross the canal swing bridge, turn right and the fishery runs along to the footbridge (fishery what3words ///tall.survey.tonic). Do not fish the canal.

Species

Barbel

Chub

Roach

Dace

Perch

Pike

Brown Trout

Grayling

At a Glance

Controller

Central Association of London and Provincial Angling Clubs (CALPAC)

Bank

Right

Access

Membership Only

Night fishing

Pegs

No pegs. A few swims on a short tree-lined length.

Postcode

RG14 7WW

Last Verified - October 2026

At a Glance

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