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In response to my own post, I went down to Hampton Court Palace today
Haha! Are you allowed to fish the river running though/around it?
In response to my own post, I went down to Hampton Court Palace today
Haha! Are you allowed to fish the river running though/around it?
Crikey Bob, had no idea you were so posh.
The Thames is close by, Cigarette Island is popular although not an island as such, supposed to be carp and barbel, the River Mole flows out at Cigarette Island but I don't think there are any free stretches on it. There was a tackle shop in Molesley who would know more about that but I am not sure if its still open. I have been meaning to hire a punt and fish downstream from the weir which is just up from the bridge for a long time but never get round to it.
All the Thames is free as far as I know but given the choice I would fish Hampton Court.
I’ve only been fishing since last August, and there is quite a bit of free fishing around here, so I haven’t managed to fish from Cigarette Island yet. Supposed to be good though. I have fished Cow Common and the stream there, including the Ember navigation and they are quite fun too. All of the lakes in Bushy and Home Parks are fed directly from the Thames which flows around the Palace and the parks. The permit is £30 a year for the four lakes and there is free parking in Bushy Park. The allowed fishing times are ok but no night fishing allowed.
Cheers, Bob