Mayor’s Annual Fishing Competition – Abingdon on Thames Town Council

The Mayor hosts an annual fishing match at the August Bank Holiday, arrangements and whether there is a juniors competition depend on the height of the Thames.

Pictured is a presentation to Tom Hobbs who won the Mayor’s Cup with perch and roach catches in a past year. It was an excellent match with a good turn out of 40 top local anglers. First was Tom Hobbs with 2 lbs 9 ozs of perch and roach which was about 70 fish.

The River Thames is in good health. People in possession of a rod licence are able to bring in an existing permit to be stamped from 8th June. Purchase a permit for one day or for the season 16th June to 14th March. Please enquire about availability to info@abingdon.gov.uk No permits are issued during the closed coarse fishing season. 15th March to 15th June each year no angling allowed.