Shifford Lock / Weir (EA)

River Thames

0.1 mi

OX18 2EJ

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From

Shifford Lock — lock island

Shifford Weir pool

Shifford Lock / Weir (EA) is a stretch on the River Thames from Shifford Lock — lock island to Shifford Weir pool (~0.1 mi), controlled by Environment Agency (Thames). Fishing here requires an EA lock and weir permit, available at gov.uk. Species include Roach, Chub, Bream, Perch, Pike, Dace, Bleak and Gudgeon. Night fishing is not permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £

EA lock and weir fishing permit: Adult £38 / Concession £24 (60+, junior 13-16, Blue Badge). Buy at gov.uk/guidance/river-thames-lock-and-weir-fishing or call 03708 506 506. Season 16 June to 14 March. No keepnets. 2 rods max.

Day Ticket £

EA permit only — same as season ticket

Night Fishing

No night fishing — at this lock you can only fish during the lock keeper's hours of duty (check the EA River Thames lock keeper service page before travelling). Show your permit to the lock keeper on arrival.

Where To Buy

gov.uk/guidance/river-thames-lock-and-weir-fishing

Parking

Parking Information

Chimney village (local restrictions). No parking at lock. Toilets available at lock.

Species

Roach

Chub

Bream

Perch

Pike

Dace

Bleak

Gudgeon

At a Glance

Controller

Environment Agency (Thames)

Bank

Needs verification

Access

EA Lock & Weir Permit

Night fishing

Pegs

Limited weir pool pegs

Postcode

OX18 2EJ

Last Verified - October 2026

At a Glance

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