Town Lock is an EA-managed lock and weir on a productive river section in Kent, offering excellent coarse fishing in a structured environment with good depth variation. The weir and lock attract a healthy head of roach, bream, and pike, making it popular with both float and feeder anglers. The setting provides reliable fishing throughout the year with opportunities for specimen fish, particularly pike and bream in deeper pools.
The close season on Town Lock runs 15 March – 15 June. Effective methods include Float, Feeder, Lure, Swimfeeder.
Town Lock holds roach, perch, pike, bream, chub, dace. Pike are well-established in this water — lure and deadbait tactics both produce results in cooler months.
A valid Environment Agency rod licence is required to fish Town Lock. Additional permits or club membership may be needed — see the access information above.
Recommended methods for Town Lock include Float, Feeder, Lure, Swimfeeder. The most effective approach will depend on conditions, season and target species.
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A valid Environment Agency rod licence is required to fish Town Lock — buy yours at gov.uk. No additional permit is required — the water is free to fish with a rod licence.
Located in Kent, Town Lock is a UK stillwater with roach, perch, pike, bream, chub and dace fishing. Check weather and conditions before your visit and always pack out your litter.