We were very pleased to once again host London-based fly fishing club The City Flickers for a fun day’s fishing last week. With a mix of advanced and beginner anglers, the group split into two in the morning session with the beginners spending time with Robin learning to cast on grass and the more advanced … Continue reading Hosting The City Flickers »

Good news – we’re back open for fishing! Booking is preferable (0118 930 3860) and we look forward to seeing you then!

The fishery will be closed on Friday 11th October for a private event. The Sportfish store will be open as usual from 9am-5.30pm. The fishery and the shop will reopen on Saturday 12th October at 9am and we will be hosting our Thomas Turner fishing antiques event from 10am-3pm. We look forward to seeing you … Continue reading Fishery Closed 11/10 »

It’s been a busy few weeks here at the fishery and we’ve plenty more coming up over the summer! Here’s a rundown of what we have planned so far: Trout Social Be one of six lucky bidders to join the Trout Social with John Horsey event being held on our stunning Hobby Lake. Donated to … Continue reading Summer Update »

To celebrate National Fishing Month, we’re helping to support the “Take a Friend Fishing” campaign. The Environment Agency will provide your friend with a FREE one day EA rod licence and we will match it with a 2 FOR 1 fishing offer between 27th July and 1st September. This will allow 2 people to fish … Continue reading Take A Friend Fishing 2 For 1 »

Although the water level is still high, we have decided to reopen for fishing this Saturday 17th February. A large stocking went in earlier this week however, due to the volume of water, all platforms are currently out of use and there is strictly no wading. Booking is preferable. Please call us on 0118 930 … Continue reading Fishery Reopening 17th February »

The fishery is nearly ready to go and will reopen Saturday 7th October. With conditions looking to improve as the week goes on, we’re getting ready for what we hope to be an awesome opening weekend! Booking in advance is advised, tickets are available by calling 0118 930 3860 between 9am to 5.30pm Monday to … Continue reading Fishery Reopening 7th October »

Job title: Sales Advisor (Part-Time) Location: Reading Reporting to: The Manager, SGFC The Sportfish Game Fishing Centre is a retailer of high-quality fly fishing tackle, clothing and accessories based on a 50-acre site in Theale near Reading. The site consists of a retail store, two fly fishing lakes and a fly fishing school. We are … Continue reading We’re Recruiting »

We are pleased to announce that we have installed a defibrillator on site here at the fishery. This is a portable life-saving device that can give a casualty’s heart an electric shock when it has stopped beating normally in a sudden cardiac arrest. By using a defibrillator before an ambulance arrives, you can significantly increase … Continue reading Defibrillator Now On Site »

Unfortunately, due to increasing water temperatures and to preserve fish welfare, from today (28/6/23) the fishery will close until such a time that we can reopen. Our expert team will still be available Tuesday – Saturday for fly casting lessons and the Sportfish shop will remain open. Opening times.