Padworth River

River Kennet

~0.25 mi

RG7 4LL

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From

Upstream venue marker on the south bank

Just upstream of Padworth Mill

Padworth River is a stretch of the River Kennet running from upstream venue marker on the south bank to just upstream of Padworth Mill, controlled by Reading & District Angling Association (RDAA). Fishing is for club members only. The club currently lists this venue as closed. Species include barbel, chub, roach, perch, dace and pike. Night fishing is permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £

RDAA 2026-27 permits (permit year runs to 31 March; prices as published on rdaa.co.uk, Oct 2026): Annual Adult (17/18-65) £90; Senior 65+ and registered disabled £67.50; Junior permits available (6-11 must be accompanied, dawn to dusk only; 12-17 need a free unaccompanied junior card from the Hut). Night-fishing tiers: Bronze £165 (or Adult-to-Bronze upgrade), North £270, South £375, Platinum £535. Exchange permits free to adult members (Hartley Wintney AS, Godalming AS, South Cerney AC, Civil Service AS).

Day Ticket £

No day tickets while the venue is closed (RDAA venue page, Oct 2026: 'VENUE CURRENTLY CLOSED'). When open, the RDAA Non-Member Day Permit (2026-27: £10) does not list it among excluded venues; confirm with RDAA.

Night Fishing

RDAA: this venue can be night fished on the General/Annual permit at no extra cost (annual permit page names Padworth Mill). Venue page currently says VENUE CURRENTLY CLOSED.

Where To Buy

Online via Clubmate from https://www.rdaa.co.uk/permits (electronic permit with photo). Venue keys from the Hut at Farnham Flint, Tadley Angling, Angling Direct (Reading) or Woodley Tackle on proof of purchase.

Parking

Parking Information

Parking at ///financial.glaze.heave (off Mill Lane).

Species

Barbel

Chub

Roach

Perch

Dace

Pike

At a Glance

Controller

Reading & District Angling Association (RDAA)

Bank

Right

Access

Membership Only

Night fishing

Yes

Pegs

No pegs published.

Postcode

RG7 4LL

Last Verified - October 2026

At a Glance

Controller