Fishing Calendar for River Thames at Oxford, United Kingdom

The upper Thames around Oxford is classic English coarse fishing water, with chub and barbel holding in the faster runs and roach, bream and pike found in the slower pools near the college boathouses.

River · 51.752, -1.2577 · times shown in local time (Europe/London)

The River Thames over the last 7 days

Readings every hour at Osney Lock, the gauge nearest this spot. The shaded band is the gauge's usual range over the last 30 days.

All gauges on the River Thames

The 10 of its 56 official gauges nearest this spot, in order along the river, the nearest highlighted. Flow is coloured as the gauging agency rates it: Low Normal High

Best fishing times in October 2026

Fish of the River Thames

Species recorded along the gauged stretch of the River Thames, from GBIF occurrence ranges.

• Common barbel Barbus barbus
• Common dace Leuciscus leuciscus
• Northern pike Esox lucius
• European grayling Thymallus thymallus
• European bullhead Cottus gobio
• Gudgeon Gobio gobio
• Minnow Phoxinus phoxinus
• Wels catfish Silurus glanis
• Crucian carp Carassius carassius
• Silver bream Blicca bjoerkna
• Common bream Abramis brama
• Ruffe Gymnocephalus cernua

Frequently asked questions

Is the River Thames high right now?

No. On 8 October 2026 the gauging agency rated the level at Osney Lock as normal (3 cm). This page shows the current reading of the nearest gauge whenever you open it.

What fish are in the River Thames?

Species recorded along the gauged stretch of the River Thames include Common barbel, Common dace, Northern pike, European grayling, European bullhead, Gudgeon. The list comes from GBIF occurrence ranges that cover the gauges, so it shows where a species has been recorded rather than how common it is.

Where can I check the River Thames water level?

56 official gauges measure the River Thames. The 10 nearest this spot, from Northmoor Lock to Sandford-on-Thames, are listed on this page; all of them are on the River map.

When is the best time to fish at River Thames at Oxford?

The highest-rated day in the current month at River Thames at Oxford is 10 October 2026, with a fishing efficiency of 100%.

Do moon phases affect fishing at River Thames at Oxford?

Solunar theory links feeding activity to the moon's position. Major periods occur when the moon is overhead or underfoot, with shorter minor periods midway between them. New and full moons generally produce the strongest activity.

River data sources

Readings on this page come from official gauging stations:

• Contains Environment Agency data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 · Open Government Licence v3.0

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