River Thames, Royal Windsor Racecourse

Brief description of fishery:

The fishery consists of approx. 1 1/2 miles of the south bank of the Thames, including Boveney weir pool, the north bank and part of the south bank of the Millstream around the site, and the west bank of the Overflow Stream. Members are permitted to enter and leave only by the side entrance. (See Venue map) Entering and leaving by the main gate is forbidden. These requirements will be strictly enforced by the fishery manager and bailiffs.

If you have any questions or you would like further information on this water please contact the fishery manager.

Fishery rules

1. General
   1. The fishery consists of the south bank of the Thames, including Boveney weir pool, the north bank and part of the south bank of the Millstream around the site, and the west bank of the Overflow Stream from it.
   2. Members are permitted to enter and leave only by the side entrance. (See map on the Venue page) Entering and leaving by the main gate is forbidden.
   3. Members must not attempt to cross the racecourse either in a vehicle or on foot. Parking for fishing the Mill Stream is near point B, you may park on the grass if dry but in wet weather please use nearby hard standing. Parking for when fishing the Thames is anywhere on the grass between the main drive and the riverbank. Take care in very wet conditions.
   4. On days that are declared ‘No Access’ days, race meetings, fireworks etc members must make no attempt to access the racecourse. If fishing the day before a no access day, then you must be off the racecourse by midnight the day before. Information on race days and other events is published in the Newsletter, on the website, Facebook and the forum. NOTE: these dates can change at very short notice always check before driving to the racecourse. They are posted on the website, the forum and on Facebook.
   5. Members are not permitted to fish in the Marina.
   6. Boating parties should be politely but firmly discouraged from mooring on this private fishery, except on the dedicated landing stage (see map).
   7. Boat owners and marina users are not permitted to fish in the Mill Stream below the Marina. This also applies to any caravaners or other site users. Non-members seen to be fishing in these places should be politely but firmly discouraged.
   8. The Royal Windsor Racecourse is a busy working environment and members must at all times drive in a careful and considerate manner (maximum speed 20 mph).
   9. Under no circumstances are dogs allowed on Windsor Racecourse.
2. Close season
   1. No fishing is allowed from 15^th March to June 15^th. Members must not attempt to access the Racecourse during this period unless it is for an official work party.
3. Night fishing
   1. Night fishing is allowed for members only. No member may be on the fishery for more than 48 hours, after which he/she must remove all items of equipment and must not return to the fishery before 24 hours have passed.