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Barnes Bridge foreshore, Barnes
FreeSouth bank foreshore below the railway bridge at Barnes, on the tidal Thames between Chiswick and Putney. Another of the pegged zones used for the free, open Thames Tidefest Angling Championship, and a well-known local roach and dace mark on the famous Boat Race stretch of river.
Access: Free bank fishing, no ticket required. EA rod licence required (England freshwater)
Parking: Streets around Barnes village and Barnes Bridge station.
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Roach | Autumn, Winter, Spring |
| Dace | Autumn, Winter, Spring |
| Bream | Summer, Autumn |
| Perch | Autumn, Winter |
| Pike | Autumn, Winter |
Foreshore swims are tide-dependent - best fished as the tide floods over the mud rather than at dead low water.
Fishing UK freshwater in England or Wales requires a valid Environment Agency rod licence for anyone aged 13+. Check if you need one and buy online.
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