Fishing venues

River Avon

Kelston,Somerset· BA1 9AH

Non-member access information conflicts: Newbridge, Newton St. Loe and Saltford entries advertise day tickets, but the final note says non-members may fish only at Newbridge.

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 6 recorded
Day tickets: £7.00 (day)
Night fishing: Available — check water
Waters: Not confirmed

About the water

Bathampton Angling Association offers coarse fishing on several stretches of the River Avon around Bath. Locations include Claverton, Batheaston, Newbridge, Newton St. Loe and Saltford. The named Claverton sections are Long Meadow, the Islands and Manor Field. Long Meadow extends for approximately 1,200 yards, while Manor Field covers approximately 880 yards. Batheaston has three swims downstream of the Toll Bridge, opposite the weir. Species named on the page include roach, bream, chub, barbel, pike and perch. Newbridge offers fishing upstream of the bridge and for approximately two miles downstream. Newton St. Loe involves a long walk, while the Saltford section, known as The Trees, is described as a wide, deep stretch. Fishing is free for members, with membership required on waters upstream of Bath. Non-member day tickets cost £7 and must be purchased before fishing. However, the page gives conflicting access information: individual entries advertise tickets at Newbridge, Newton St. Loe and Saltford, while its final note restricts non-members to Newbridge. Normal opening is during daylight hours. Members may apply in writing to the head bailiff for night fishing, but night fishing is prohibited on the additional Limpley Stoke–Avoncliffe access. The close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Parking arrangements vary between stretches, and the page states that access is unsuitable for infirm or disabled anglers.

What you can catch

Species reported by anglers, owners or the venue’s website. Check current stocks with the venue.

Rules

Close season: 15 March–15 June inclusive. Non-members must buy tickets before fishing; the page conflicts over which downstream stretches permit them. Members fish free. Daylight hours normally apply; members must apply in writing to the head bailiff for night fishing. No night fishing on the additional Limpley Stoke–Avoncliffe access; its weir and weirpool field are excluded. Members must show membership cards on request there, close gates and leave no litter. Display a membership-card photocopy when parking in the long lay-by before Claverton. Check competition closure notices before fishing Newbridge.