Bulls Lock to Widmead Lock

River Kennet

~0.5 mi

RG19 3FU

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From

Below the railway bridge downstream of Bull’s Lock

Widmead Lock

Bulls Lock to Widmead Lock is a stretch of the River Kennet running from below the railway bridge downstream of Bull’s Lock to Widmead Lock, controlled by Newbury Angling Association. Fishing is for club members only. Species include chub, roach, dace, perch, bream and pike. Night fishing is permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £

Newbury AA 2026-27 membership (season 16 June to 15 June): Senior £95; Junior 12-16 £10; Junior under 12 free; Pensioner or Disabled (concessionary rod licence) £60; Pensioner 76 and over £25; optional 2-rod (specimen) permit £50; venue key £10 (replacement £30); optional membership card £6. Half-season tickets at 50% from 1 December (plus £20 entry charge).

Day Ticket £

No day tickets. Full members may bring one guest per day on a guest ticket: £10 for 12 hours or £15 for 24 hours, from Thatcham Angling (Sagecroft Road, Thatcham) or the Clubmate app. The member must accompany the guest.

Night Fishing

No river-specific night rule published. NAA guest tickets run up to 24 hours, bivvies are allowed for angling, and 16-17 year olds may night fish with written parental consent. Coarse close season applies on all NAA rivers (16 June to 14 March).

Where To Buy

Clubmate app or website (join or renew via https://newburyangling.org.uk/membership/); guest tickets from Thatcham Angling, Sagecroft Road, Thatcham, or Clubmate.

Parking

Parking Information

Bellwood car park opposite the Clothing Warehouse (RG14 2QG), Palletts Pool, or the Widmead car park via the Discovery Centre, Lower Way, Thatcham (RG19 3FU), down Muddy Lane and under the railway; club key needed for both gates. Keep gates locked.

Species

Chub

Roach

Dace

Perch

Bream

Pike

At a Glance

Controller

Newbury Angling Association

Bank

Left

Access

Membership Only

Night fishing

Yes

Pegs

No pegs. Long straight trotting swims.

Postcode

RG19 3FU

Last Verified - October 2026

At a Glance

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