Port Meadow Stretch

River Thames
2 mi
OX2 6ED
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From
Godstow Lock
To
Rainbow Bridge

Port Meadow Stretch — Free Fishing is a free fishing stretch on the River Thames, running from Godstow Lock to Rainbow Bridge, approximately 2 mi. No permit is required beyond a valid EA rod licence. Species include Bream, Roach, Tench, Pike, Chub. Night fishing is not permitted. Notes: cattle and horses on meadow, dogs on lead March-July, no fishing in front of Rose Island House, rowers active

Permits

Season Ticket £
Free — no day ticket
Day Ticket £
No permit required
Night Fishing
No. Standard permit dawn to dusk.
Where To Buy
OX2 6ED

Parking

Parking Information
Two free car parks — north end Godstow Road (OX2 8PU, free) and south end Walton Well Road (OX2 6ED, charges).

Species

Bream
Roach
Tench
Pike
Chub
At a Glance
Controller
Free Fishing
Bank
East bank (Port Meadow side)
Access
Free
Night fishing
No
Pegs
Open bank — no fixed pegs (public meadow)
Postcode
OX2 6ED

Last Verified - June 2026

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