River Loddon
River Loddon Stanford End
Heckfield, Berkshire
OS Map Reference: SU 707 629 & SU 707 638
Postcode: RG7 1SY
Designation: Specimen Barbel River
Facilities:
Locked Car Parking
Stock:
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Barbel to 14lb+
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Chub to 6lb 14oz
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Roach to 2.5lb
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Perch to 4lb
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Dace to 12oz
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Pike to 15lb
This particular mile or so of the Loddon is arguably one of the best small river fisheries in the country. Classic swims from weirs and fast, gravelly runs to deep, slow glides and bends, Stanford End has them all. And with specimen fish to match, the river enthusiast could well think that this section alone is worth the price of a permit.
Dace and Roach are the most predominant species with Perch to 4Ib, Chub to 7Ib, Barbel to 16Ib, Pike to 20Ib, Common Carp to 17Ib, Mirror Carp to 20Ib. Weed can be a problem during the summer months.
River Loddon Sindlesham Mill
Sindlesham, Berkshire
OS Map Reference: SU 767 703
Postcode: RG41 5DF
Designation: General River
Facilities: Car Parking
Stock:
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Pike to 30lb
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Roach to 3lb
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Perch to 4lb
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Tench to 8lb
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Bream to 8lb
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Chub to 7lb+
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Carp to 27lb
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Barbel to 20lb+
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 wate
River Loddon Carters Hill
Arborfield, Berkshire
OS Map Reference: SU 766 704
Postcode: RG41 5DB
Designation: General River
Facilities:
Stock:
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Pike to 30lb
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Roach to 3lb
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Perch to 4lb
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Tench to 8lb
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Bream to 8lb
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Chub to 7lb+
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Carp to 27lb
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Barbel to 20lb+
This 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.