RIVER BOURNE, CHERTSEY, SURREY, SOUTHEAST ENGLAND

The Bourne here is little more than a stream but it’s very good fishing. It’s ideal for stalking the fish and has a number of likely looking swims capable of holding chub or barbel. The chub can reach 5lb, with barbel reported to touch 6lb. It’s also a river that is capable of throwing up the odd surprise and there’s always a chance of bagging a stray bream to 3lb or even carp to 10lb, along with roach, dace, perch and pike.

Its an autumn and winter fishery. The best time to catch is when there is extra water running through as this improves the fishing and increases the number of fishable swims.  When fishing the venue it’s best to keep your methods really simple. A stick float or a small bomb is all you need and there’s no need to go berserk on the bait either.  The stretch with the easiest access is via Abbey Park, on Free Prae Roadand near to the centre of Chertsey, where you can park the motor on the roadside, stroll into the park and pick your swim.