Maidenhead — The Sounding Arch to Bray Lock Cut (Free)

River Thames
1.5 mi
SL6 1LH
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From
Maidenhead railway bridge (downstream end of TVAA STR-047 water)
To
Start of Bray Lock cut

Maidenhead — The Sounding Arch to Bray Lock Cut (Free) is a free fishing stretch on the River Thames, running from Maidenhead railway bridge (downstream end of TVAA STR-047 water) to Start of Bray Lock cut, approximately 1.5 mi. No permit is required beyond a valid EA rod licence. Species include Mixed Coarse. Night fishing is permitted.

Permits

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

Parking

Parking Information
Maidenhead to Bray left bank — Ray Mill Road area Maidenhead

Species

Mixed Coarse
At a Glance
Controller
Free Fishing
Bank
South (left bank looking downstream)
Access
Free
Night fishing
Yes
Pegs
Open bank — no fixed pegs
Postcode
SL6 1LH

Last Verified - May 2026

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