Near Snowshill, above Temple Guiting, Cotswolds to River Thames at Newbridge
Fly Fishing on the River Windrush
4 beats on the River Windrush sell access by the day.
Where the River Windrush runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Tap a marker for a quick read on price.
Fishing Beats on the River Windrush
4 beats availableBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Windrush. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Windrush
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the River Windrush. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
About the River Windrush
River Windrush at a glance
- Source
- Near Snowshill, above Temple Guiting, Cotswolds
- Mouth
- River Thames at Newbridge
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Water type
- Limestone
Fish species
Anglers on the River Windrush can target brown trout and grayling. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
The River Windrush rises in the limestone hills of the north Cotswolds near Snowshill, above Temple Guiting, and runs south past Naunton to Bourton-on-the-Water, where the Dikler joins it. From there it heads south-east past the village that shares its name, crosses into Oxfordshire and runs on through Burford, Witney, Ducklington and Standlake. Below Witney it splits into two channels, and it meets the Thames at Newbridge.
The name is old. It appears in an Anglo-Saxon charter of 779 and means white fen. Witney’s blanket makers used its water from the seventeenth century.
The upper and middle river is wild trout water, with prolific early mayfly hatches, a few grayling and always the chance of a good chub. The river also holds perch, roach and dace, and some of the lower water is coarse fished in winter. It has not escaped the problems of the region: sewage releases have been blamed for some decline, and algae can build up after dry spells.
Fishing on the Windrush is privately held, so check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
FAQ
River Windrush FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Windrush, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
