Newbury Town

River Kennet

~0.4 mi

RG14 5SG

length.brain.snail

From

A339 bridge

Greenham Lock

Newbury Town is a stretch of the River Kennet running from A339 bridge to Greenham Lock, controlled by Newbury Angling Association. Fishing is for club members only. Species include perch, roach, bream, barbel, chub, dace 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

Many access points from roads in the town centre (town car parks). Narrow towpath busy with walkers and cyclists.

Species

Perch

Roach

Bream

Barbel

Chub

Dace

Pike

At a Glance

Controller

Newbury Angling Association

Bank

Left

Access

Membership Only

Night fishing

Yes

Pegs

No pegs. Busy town towpath.

Postcode

RG14 5SG

Last Verified - October 2026

At a Glance

Controller