RIVER THAMES, COOKHAM, BERKS

Local angler Jake Lavender bagged a 14lb barbel from the weir here a couple of weeks ago, fishing legered halibut pellets. The weir also contains some big predators, including perch to over 3lb. Contact: 03708 506 506 Prices: Fishable under the Environment Agency’s Lock & Weir scheme – £28.50 for adults, £18.90 for over-60s and juniors up to 16 years old. Join over the phone or online at www.gov.uk.