Boddington Reservoir

Boddington is one of the Midlands' top big-weight match venues. A 65-acre reservoir that tests anglers' skills and equipment, and is also one of the main supplies of water to the local Oxford Canal.

Boddington truly offers something for everyone, whether you're a serious match angler, a mid-week pleasure angler, someone wanting to try out new techniques or a carp angler looking for lots of runs.

This venue is heavily booked with matches at weekends and throughout the week during the summer, but there are always spaces available mid-week for pleasure fishing. It is always advisable to contact the bailiff before you travel, and on arrival to check the noticeboard for the latest information.

There is a portable toilet on site.

Book a match

Fishery rules

Please always check with the fishery bailiff for any changes or updates to the fishery rules.

[Boddington Reservoir fishery rules]

Fish stocks

Carp now average 12lb in weight, with the odd fish being recorded at close to 25lb. Almost any bait will tempt these fish during the summer months, but they are harder to catch in the winter when the temperature drops and fish move in to deeper areas of the reservoir.

Roach and perch are not often targeted by anglers but thrive in their thousands.

Pike - Boddington has produced two fish weighing in excess of 40lb. It is not inconceivable that a future British record fish could come from this venue.

Angler with a carp at Boddington Reservoir

Prices and opening times (from 1 January 2026)

The fishery is open from dawn until dusk.

Adult (one rod) £9
Concession* (one rod) £6
Second rod £4
Evening (adult or concession*) £6
Match peg fee £9

*Concessionary permits are available to anglers who are in possession of a concessionary rod licence.

Day permits are available on the bank from the fishery bailiff. Matches must be booked in advance. Sign in to your online account to book a match online.

Boddington Reservoir match booking terms and conditions
1. A match booking can only be made more than 7 days before the date of the match.
2. A match booking is only permitted for matches with 10 or more anglers taking part.
3. A non-refundable booking fee of £6 applies to each match booked (50% booking fee discount available for 6 or more matches booked at any one time. i.e 10 matches booked. Individually booked fee £60 Discounted booking fee £30. Only available by request).
4. Peg fees from 1st May 2026 will be £9 per peg.
5. Payment of peg fees are to be made to the fishery bailiff by either cash or cheque on the day of the match. Payments in advance can also be made directly at the fishery.
6. Cancellation or amendments of pegs booked for matches are not permitted with 30 days of the date of the match.
7. The match organiser is responsible and liable for any monies due for any match booking they make.
8. Canal & River Trust reserves the right to cancel and amend any such match booking at any time for any reason. In these circumstances the match organiser will not be liable for any monies due on any amendments or cancelations.
9. Canal & River Trust does not under any circumstance guarantee specific peg numbers. Peg numbers are to be requested in advance with the fishery bailiff. Peg numbers are always subject to change up to and on the day of the match.
10. Fishery bailiff may be contacted between 9am and 6pm on 07815534857 or 07715 540769.
11. Please follow any parking instructions or directions given by the fishery bailiff.
12. All anglers must possess a valid Environment Agency rod licence.
13. All nets must dry before fishing. Checks will be made and any angler arriving with wet nets may not be permitted to fish.
14. All fish must be returned to the water it was caught from after the weighing in.
15. The match organiser is responsible for the actions and conduct of those anglers fishing that match.
16. It is the match organisers responsibility to ensure no litter or rubbish of any kind is deposited into the water or left on the banks of the fishery (even if it was there when they arrived).
17. Individual fishery rules apply. It is the match organisers responsibility to ensure all fishery rules are communicated to those anglers fishing that match. Please check on arrival.
18. A minimum of 3 keepnets are required. Keepnets should be staked out fully. Waders will be need during the summer.
19. No more than 8 fish should be kept in any one keepnet. Please keep the fish’s welfare in mind.
20. A weigh mat must be used when weighing in.
21. Canal & River Trust takes no responsibility for any accident or damage to anglers or their equipment as a result of a club or individual holding a fishing match at a Trust fishery. Clubs and organisers are advised to hold third party public liability insurance in case of an accident or incident caused by the action of an angler fishing that match.