Staines Bridge to Teddington Lock — ALL FREE (16 miles)

River Thames
16 mi
TW18 4QB
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From
Staines Bridge
To
Teddington Lock

Staines Bridge to Teddington Lock — ALL FREE (16 miles) is a free fishing stretch on the River Thames, running from Staines Bridge to Teddington Lock, approximately 16 mi. No permit is required beyond a valid EA rod licence. Species include Barbel, Bream, Perch, Roach, Chub. Night fishing is not permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £
Free
Day Ticket £
Free
Night Fishing
No close season restriction applies (semi-tidal section) — night fishing generally permitted where public access exists
Where To Buy
No permit required. EA rod licence needed: gov.uk/fishing-licences/buy-a-fishing-licence

Parking

Parking Information
Multiple access points — Staines TW18, Runnymede TW20 0AE, Hampton Court KT8, Teddington TW11 9NG

Species

Bream
Roach
Dace
Perch
Pike
Barbel
Carp
Chub
At a Glance
Controller
Free Fishing
Bank
Both
Access
Free
Night fishing
No
Pegs
Open bank — no fixed pegs (16 miles of free water)
Postcode
TW18 4QB

Last Verified - May 2026

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