Hills Meadow Reading — FREE

River Thames
0.5 mi
RG1 8BD
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From
Caversham Weir area
To
Hills Meadow

Hills Meadow Reading is a free fishing stretch on the River Thames, running from Caversham Weir area to Hills Meadow, approximately 0.5 mi. No permit is required beyond a valid EA rod licence. Species include Roach, Chub, Bream, Perch, Pike, Dace, Bleak and Gudgeon.

Permits

Season Ticket £
Free
Day Ticket £
No permit required
Night Fishing
Yes — free public access, no restrictions on night fishing.
Where To Buy
No permit required. EA rod licence needed: gov.uk/fishing-licences/buy-a-fishing-licence

Parking

Parking Information
Pay & display George Street at Reading Bridge | Pay and display car park off George Street at Reading Bridge. Source: visitthames.co.uk May 2026.

Species

Roach
Chub
Bream
Perch
Pike
Dace
Bleak
Gudgeon
At a Glance
Controller
Free Fishing
Bank
Left
Access
Free
Night fishing
Yes
Pegs
Open bank — no fixed pegs
Postcode
RG1 8BD

Last Verified - October 2026

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