River Loddon Carters Hill
Aborfield, Berkshire

OS Map Reference: SU 766 704

Postcode: RG41 5DB
Water Type: River
Designation: General River


Facilities:


Contacts:

Head Bailiff: Mr. P. Hayes

Deputy Bailiff: Mr. D. Ford
Local Police 01865 846000

 

Stock:
Pike to 30lb

Roach to 3lb

Perch to 4lb
Tench to 8lb

Bream to 8lb

Chub to 7lb+
Carp to 27lb

Barbel to 20lb+

Farnham Angling Society Venue - River Loddon Carters Hill

Thus stretch of the Loddon sits above our Sindlesham Mill section and offers superb fishing for big barbel, roach, chub and pike in an unpressured environment.

The venue is, a deep slow-moving river with species including Bream to 5lb, Chub to over 7lb 4oz, Barbel to over 16lb 10oz, Common Carp to over 20lb, Mirror Carp to 27lb 11oz and Roach.

In recent years Barbel have populated the Loddon in far greater numbers, and reach astounding sizes at this venue. Pike, Eels and other species are also present.

Tackle and Tactics

Suitable for most river tactics, although the venue is largely shallow with fast shallow runs into deeper areas.

Fish the deeper areas and glides for consistent sport and check out the over hanging trees and rafts for the Chub.

Water Reports

June to January 2010:

Colin Rane caught a 11lb 4oz Barbel on 1st July.


Record Fish

Farnham Angling Society Record

Species lbs:ozs:drms kilo.grms Date Captor
Barbel
16:10:0
7.90
November 2004
Duncan Charman

 

Local Bye-Laws
  • Fishing is on the upstream left hand bank for approximately 0.5 miles above the Motorway bridge.
  • Note this venue is no longer a day ticket water.
  • Camping is not permitted, but night fishing is allowed with bivouacs and brollys.

FAS Fishing Rights Unchanged at River Loddon Carters Hill and Sindlesham Mill

Farnham Angling Society would like to reaffirm that it retains full fishing rights for the River Loddon at Carter's Hill and Sindlesham Mill and that there is no change to this venue which remains on the FAS permit for the 2010/2011 season. The Society is currently disputing a third parties claim to the fishing rights on a section of the river at this venue, on which FAS have held the fishing rights for over 60 years. The Society's solicitors are dealing with this matter and are confident that the matter will be resolved in due course.
Member's are requested to ignore any signs that may be put up by third parties claiming ownership of the fishing rights at this venue and to report any challenges to the Chairman, Richard Cane on 01252 - 721105.
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Location

Just Winnersh Road, Arborfield, Berkshire


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Directions & Parking

Using the A321(Reading Road) to Arborfield, turn right at the cross-roads by The Bull pub, carry on to the B3030 (Winnersh Road) until you reach the Bearwood Golf Club. At this point turn left.

Park the car on the right before the Carter’s Hill Farm cross roads and cottages.

Proceed on foot past the cottages. Follow this straight towards a stile by a bridge, cross this, and proceed over the next field to the river.