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Hundreds of Valuable Carp Found Dead in Oxfordshire Fishing Lake
13 Nov
Summary
- Around 1,000 fish, including large and valuable carp, have died in a small fishing lake in Rokemarsh, Oxfordshire.
- The fish deaths were discovered by members of a local fishing club, who reported finding up to 200 dead fish per day.
- Thames Water, which has been working to fix sewer issues in the area, is investigating the "devastating" pollution incident.
On November 13th, 2025, a devastating pollution incident has resulted in the death of around 1,000 fish in a small fishing lake in the hamlet of Rokemarsh, near Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The Environment Agency (EA) is investigating the incident, which it has described as "devastating".
The dead fish include several species, with the EA noting that many of the victims were "large and valuable" carp. The fish deaths were discovered by members of a local fishing club, who reported finding up to 200 dead fish per day since the end of October.
Thames Water, the utility company responsible for the area's water and sewerage services, has acknowledged the incident and stated that it is currently investigating the matter. The company has been undertaking work to fix sewer issues in Rokemarsh, and it is believed that the pollution may be linked to these ongoing repairs.
The mass fish kill has had a significant impact on the local fishing community, who have expressed their dismay at the loss of such a valuable resource. The EA is working to determine the exact cause of the pollution and to take appropriate action to prevent further incidents of this nature.
