Today's Best Fishing Times for
Reading, United Kingdom ðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡§

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Planning your next fishing trip in Reading, United Kingdom ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar bite times, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar bite times and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Reading, United Kingdom centres on the River Thames, River Kennet and a dense network of canals, lakes and gravel pits, offering superb coarse and predator angling. From specimen barbel and chub on the Kennet to big carp and pike in local stillwaters, Reading is a prime base for year-round freshwater fishing in Berkshire. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:26 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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  • Visibility:
    49%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 49% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~6 days on 11th September
  • Distance to earth:
    363,923 km
    Proximity:
    98.1 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Reading
New Moon
Fri, 11 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    05:39 am - 07:39 am
  • minor Time:
    02:49 pm - 04:49 pm
  • major Time:
    06:12 pm - 08:12 pm
  • minor Time:
    09:36 pm - 11:36 pm
All times are displayed in the Europe/London timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +1 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Third Quarter Moon at 49% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -46 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Europe/London • Fri, 4 Sep 17:25 • 51.456, -0.971
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
Selected Weather Station: Reading, GB
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Reading

Fishing in Reading revolves around three main venues: the River Kennet, the River Thames and the Kennet & Avon Canal, backed up by a spread of day-ticket and club lakes around the town. This mix of fast-flowing chalkstream-influenced river, big boat traffic river and steady canal means there are options for almost every coarse angler, from barbel specialists to match anglers and lure fanatics.

Seasonal patterns are key on the Kennet. From June through early autumn, barbel and chub dominate, with dusk and after-dark sessions producing best results. Warm summer evenings see fish pushing into shallow, pacey runs and beneath overhanging bushes; winter fish slide back to deeper glides and slower inside bends. On the Thames through Reading, summer brings good bags of roach, dace and bream, with predators really switching on from the first frosts through to spring. The canal offers more stable fishing year-round, especially for roach, skimmers, perch and small zander, making it a reliable option when rivers are up or coloured.

Key habitats around Reading include classic Kennet gravel runs, crease lines below weirs, and reedy canal margins. Look for barbel and chub where fast water meets slower water below weirs, bridge struts and tight bends. On the Thames, target pronounced features: marinas, moored boats, slack water behind islands, and drop-offs below the shelves. The canal is all about subtlety—slight depth changes down the track, mooring gaps, and boat hulls that provide shade and cover for perch and silver fish.

Effective techniques on the River Kennet revolve around feeder and straight-lead tactics. For barbel, use robust running feeder or lead rigs with strong line and pellets, meat or boilies, introducing small but regular helpings of bait. Chub respond well to bread flake, cheese paste or meat trundled under trees and bushes, especially in low clear water. Float fishing trotted maggots or casters down the flow can produce excellent mixed bags of roach, dace and small chub on both Kennet and Thames when levels are stable.

On the Thames through Reading, bream and skimmers respond to groundbait feeder approaches from slower, wider swims, especially at first light. Use cage or window feeders with a mix of groundbait, micro pellets and dead maggots, and scale down hooklengths for shy roach in clear conditions. Lure anglers should work soft plastics, shads and small crankbaits along drop-offs, lock cuts and boat channels for perch, pike and zander, adjusting lure size to water clarity and flow.

Canal tactics favour pole or light waggler approaches, feeding small balls of groundbait or modest amounts of loose feed for roach and skimmers. Perch patrol the edges, so small worms or juicy red maggots fished tight to the bank or to boat hulls can be deadly. Travel light, keep moving and build multiple small swims rather than sitting on one spot all day.

Stillwaters around Reading offer carp, tench and bream fishing on ex-gravel pits and purpose-built lakes. Method feeders, solid PVA bags and simple bottom rigs with pellets, boilies or corn all produce. In weedy, clear venues, fish tight to visible features—reed beds, gravel bars and margins—and keep baiting tight and controlled rather than heavy and spread out.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Reading area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Reading. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Fry's Island - 0.79475338135km , View Island - 0.83102026702km , Piper's Island - 1.10786878803km , River Kennet - 1.20002204746km , Buck's Eyot - 2.73362766453km , St Mary's Island - 2.77682946082km , Fobney Island - 2.80028151089km , Appletree Eyot - 3.64450879048km , Poplar Island - 3.8185354171km , Buck Ait - 6.29205388239km , Hallsmead Ait - 6.54740863948km , Rounds Islands - 6.64974541644km , The Lynch - 6.77957884248km , Loddon Island - 7.17748569521km , Phillimore's Island - 7.30322530213km , Temple Island - 7.5900100246km , Stag Island - 7.79549861844km , River Loddon - 8.73842166063km , Handbuck Eyot - 9.10464217097km , Wargrave Island - 9.17236173137km , Poplar Eyot - 9.40643920521km , Ferry Eyot - 9.62133496054km , Town Rod Eyot - 10.059423175km , Rod Eyot Islands - 10.06336585205km , River Whitewater - 10.30748215598km , River Enborne - 14.85382700721km , Temple Mill Island - 16.56615583636km , Taylor Island - 18.92491260465km , Sherriff Island - 19.02062235346km , Headpile Eyot - 20.11117716424km , Bridge Eyot - 20.2793588171km , Grass Eyot - 20.4477418283km , Pigeonhill Eyot - 20.47239487816km , The Mill Island - 20.56822877297km , Queen's Eyot - 20.72973670543km , Glen Island - 20.7341169022km , Ray Mill Island - 20.85154199742km , Boulter's Island - 20.85913499164km , Eton Dorney - 21.70942527858km , Slow Grove - 21.91367832045km

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