River Loddon Sindlesham Mill
Sindlesham, Berkshire
| OS Map Reference: | SU 767 703 | |
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| Postcode: | RG41 5DF | |
| Water Type: | River | |
| Designation: | General River | |
| Facilities: | Car Parking | |
| Contacts: |
Head Bailiff: Mr. D. Ford Deputy Bailiff: Local Police: 101 |
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| Stock: |
Pike to 30lb Roach to 3lb Perch to 4lb Tench to 8lb Bream to 8lb Chub to 7lb+ Mirror Carp to 27lb Barbel to 20lb+ Occassional Sea Trout |
This is probably the most under-rated of all the Society’s waters. One and a half miles of superb fishing opportunity with big barbel, roach, chub and pike in an unpressured environment. If you have yet to do battle with a big river pike, this stretch is just waiting to expand your experience. Hook one of these Loddon monsters and you may give up stillwater piking for good !
The venue is split into two distinct types of water, a deep slow-moving stretch above the mill, a narrow, fast flowing back-stream. Species include 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 can be found in the upstream and side stream areas. Pike, Eels and other species are also present. The flow in the river has increased following the lowering of the water level by some two feet and this should improve the fishing on this water.
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.
Record Fish
Farnham Angling Society Record
| Species | lbs:ozs:drms | kilo.grms | Date | Captor |
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| No Records Caught From This Venue Yet! | ||||
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Local Bye-Laws
- Fishing is on the upstream left hand bank for approximately 1.5 miles. The left bank of the back-stream from the ‘tumbling bay’ down to the fence is also on the ticket. (The weir itself is private.)
- There is now a fence and gate at the Mill end of the fishery, this must be locked at all times even if it is open on your arrival.
- Note this venue is no longer a day ticket water.
- Camping is not permitted, but night fishing is allowed with bivouacs and brollys.
Directions & Parking
Using the A329 road from Wokingham to Reading. Take A327 to Arborfield Cross, at the Bull Inn Roundabout take the B3030 north (Sindlesham Road which becomes Mole Road), proceed for approximately 1.8 miles passing the Nirvana Spa which is 200m before a roundabout at which you take first left onto Mill Lane. Follow this road for 1,000m, under the motorway and over first river bridge and carry on 300m and a pedestrian access gate to fishery is on the left, before you cross the second bridge.
Parking
Reading Moathouse Hotel: Parking is over the bridge, pass the red brick building on your right, and the Reading Moathouse car park entrance will also be on your right. The barrier will lift, go to reception and they will advise of the code that you will need to enable you to leave.
Do not use the car park of The Poacher Pub.