Near Moreton-in-Marsh to River Thames below Cassington, above King’s Lock · 45 miles
Fly Fishing on the River Evenlode
Hatches, fish species and seasons on the River Evenlode.
Where the River Evenlode runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Tap a marker for a quick read on price.
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About the River Evenlode
River Evenlode at a glance
- Length
- 45 miles
- Source
- Near Moreton-in-Marsh
- Mouth
- River Thames below Cassington, above King’s Lock
- Country
- United Kingdom
The River Evenlode rises near Moreton-in-Marsh in Gloucestershire and runs south-east for about 45 miles into Oxfordshire, passing Evenlode village, Bledington, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Ascott-under-Wychwood and Charlbury. It joins the Thames about a mile below Cassington, on the reach above King’s Lock, some three miles north-west of Oxford. Its valley carries the southern part of the Cotswold Line railway. The name is fairly new: until the late 1890s it was the River Blade, which is where Bladon gets its name.
It rises out of the limestone under the Cotswolds and flows down towards the clay vales of the Thames. The Glyme and the Dorn are its main tributaries. The catchment still holds remnant populations of the endangered native crayfish, and a partnership of local groups has worked since 2014 on water quality, wetlands and fish passage. The Environment Agency has also carried out restoration work to undo the effects of heavy dredging.
The Evenlode is largely privately owned and fished. Around Charlbury it is known as a coarse river, with chub approaching 6lb, roach, perch, pike, dace and gudgeon, and the odd brown trout.
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FAQ
River Evenlode FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Evenlode, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
