Farmoor Fishery

Farmoor Reservoir

stillwater

Farmoor Reservoir is a fishing beat on the water at Farmoor Fishery. Day tickets from £25.

Pricing and season

Indicative prices only. This calendar does not show whether a beat is bookable or already booked out, and other prices may apply. Always confirm availability and the final price with the booking provider before you travel.

Price calendar

October 2026

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Day tickets

4 fishFour Fish, Full Day (Farmoor 2)

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£34

per day

Take home ticket, Farmoor 2 only. Disabled anglers, over 65s and under 16s pay £32 for the four fish ticket and £22 for the two fish ticket. Armed forces, students and services can buy a one fish ticket for £20 with ID. Boat hire is extra: £25 a full day, £20 a half day, pre-booked at the rangers’ lodge.

2 fishTwo Fish, Last Seven Hours (Farmoor 2)

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£24

per ½ day

Take home ticket, Farmoor 2 only, valid for the last seven hours of the day. Disabled anglers, over 65s and under 16s pay £32 for the four fish ticket and £22 for the two fish ticket. Armed forces, students and services can buy a one fish ticket for £20 with ID.

C&RCatch and Release, Full Day

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£32

per day

Farmoor 1 and Farmoor 2. Boat hire is extra: £25 a full day, £20 a half day, pre-booked at the rangers’ lodge.

C&RCatch and Release, Half Day

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£25

per ½ day

Farmoor 1 and Farmoor 2.

Season & syndicate rods

120 fishSeason Permit, 120 Fish

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£700

per season

Seven days a week, 120 trout to take home. Season permit holders pay £20 for a full day’s boat hire and can fish the regular members’ matches.

Closed or not available, hover a day for the reason

Fishing details

Farmoor Reservoir at a glance

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Water type: stillwater

Fishing methods

Fly Only

Fly methods

Dry Fly Nymph Streamer

Wading allowed

Bank fishing only

Double bank

Farmoor Reservoir is two reservoirs of trout water run by Thames Water at Farmoor Fishery, Oxford. Farmoor 1 is catch and release only. On Farmoor 2 you can buy a ticket to take two or four trout home, or fish catch and release. Expect blue, brown and rainbow trout; Thames Water quotes fish to 18lb.

Fish from the bank or from a boat. Boats are booked at the rangers’ lodge: £25 a full day, £20 a half day, and the Wheely Boat, which takes a wheelchair, is £20. Buzzers fish well in spring and summer, dry fly in the warmer months, and lures all year.

Phone the ranger on 07747 640707 to book, and pay when you arrive. Open all year, normally in daylight hours, and closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Stocking and fish species

Brown Trout

Rainbow Trout

Rules and policies

Catch & release

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Fishing rules for Farmoor Reservoir

Book in advance by phoning the ranger on 07747 640707; day tickets are paid on arrival at the ranger’s lodge. Take home tickets are for Farmoor 2 only; Farmoor 1 is catch and release. Boats must be pre-booked at the rangers’ lodge. A valid Environment Agency rod licence is required. No alcohol on site. Guide and assistance dogs only.

Where Farmoor Reservoir is

The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.

51.75312, -1.35594

The fishery and river

Fishery

Farmoor Fishery

from £25 per half day 1 beat

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FAQ

Farmoor Reservoir FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Farmoor Reservoir, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Farmoor Reservoir at any one time?

The rod limit for Farmoor Reservoir is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference. Contact Farmoor Fishery directly if you need to confirm current availability.

02What species can I expect to catch on Farmoor Reservoir?

Farmoor Reservoir holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.

03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?

Wading arrangements for Farmoor Reservoir are listed on the beat page — contact the provider if you need to confirm before arriving.

04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?

No ghillie service is listed for Farmoor Reservoir at Farmoor Fishery — contact the provider directly if you'd like informal guidance on your first visit.

05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?

Parking details for Farmoor Reservoir are shown on the beat page, including a map pin where one is provided. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.

06What tackle should I bring?

Farmoor Reservoir permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph, streamer. The fly recommendations section on the Farmoor Reservoir page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.

07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?

River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about Farmoor Reservoir at Farmoor Fishery — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.

08Are dogs allowed on the beat?

Dogs are not listed as permitted on Farmoor Reservoir. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the .