Royal Windsor Racecourse
River Thames and Mill Stream within the confines of Royal Windsor Racecourse, Berkshire.
Venue description: Over a mile of the River Thames including Boveney weir pool together with a similar stretch of mill stream.
Species: Barbel, bream, chub, roach, dace, perch, pike, carp and eels
Parking: In many areas it is possible to park behind your swim. There are also other designated parking places within the racecourse perimeter.
Comment: With its easy parking this venue is very popular with night fishermen.
Barbel to over thirteen pounds, carp to thirty pounds, chub to seven pounds, and large bream shoals with individual fish to ten pounds provide the main sport although there is also a good head of roach, dace, perch and pike.
Night fishing is permitted.
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| Most of the swims are secluded |
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A view downstream from the weir |
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| The largest eddy on the Thames? |
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An excellent holding area during flood |
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| Just one of many double figure barbel, this one weighed 10lb 5oz |
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There are many double figure carp like this one of 19lb 12oz |
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| This 29lb 8oz carp was caught at night by a barbel angler |
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