River Colne – Denham

General Description

This stretch of the River Colne offers two distinct sections – the central gravels and the upstream stretch by the golf club.

• Upstream Section – currently overgrown and unmanaged due to the HS2 environmentalist camp. With their removal and HS2 vacating the area, swims will be reinstated over the coming seasons. A peaceful paradise, where the only interruptions are the calls of white egrets and the drumming of woodpeckers.
• Central Gravels – a versatile section ideal for all types of coarse angling. From rolling luncheon meat into a barbel’s lair to trotting a stick float, this area has produced personal bests for many anglers. Work is also planned to open up swims downstream of the footbridge to the confluence with the Misbourne, though recent flooding delayed this during the close season.

Opening Dates

16th June – 14th March

Known Species

• Carp
• Bream
• Pike
• Barbel
• Chub
• Perch
• Roach
• Dace
• Eels

Venue Type

River

Size

Approx. 2 miles

Swims/Features

• 60 swims in total
• Long deep glides and fast gravel shallows
• Central weirpool where the river splits into the River Frays (also fishable)
• Upstream area soon to reopen after HS2 departure

Parking & Access

Private anglers’ car park within the grounds of the Buckinghamshire Golf Club.

Access via Denham Court Drive (enter through Buckinghamshire Golf Club).

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