Please note that many lock and weir fishing sites are only available for fishing outside of the boating season. Please check the site guides carefully to find out when each site is available for fishing.
Application form to purchase a River Thames lock and weir fishing permit.
LIT_6647_Lock_and_weir_fishing_permit_app_form_2024-25 new form uploaded.
Lock and Weir Fishing application form updated for 2023-2024
Updated Lock and weir fishing application form.
Lock and weir fishing reinstated from 16 June 2021 and application form uploaded
Updated guidance: fishing sites remain closed.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information updated: lock and weir fishing sites remain suspended until further notice. They will not open on 16 June, the start of the coarse fishing season.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information added: lock and weir fishing suspended until further notice.
The application form for lock and weir fishing permits on the River Thames has changed to an editable pdf. The privacy notice has been updated due to DPA 2018.
Updated application form for 2019 to 2020. Added privacy notice.
Updated lock and weir fishing permit application form 2018 to 2019.
Updated form for 2017/18
Updated lock and weir fishing permit application form for 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017
First published.