The River Avon Navigation is a short 2.2km canal section offering diverse coarse and game fishing opportunities. The waterway supports a healthy mix of species including barbel, chub, and pike, making it attractive for both match and specimen anglers. The navigation channel provides accessible fishing with good water flow and habitat variety.
The statutory close season on River Avon Navigation runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on River Avon Navigation are typically held by local angling clubs — check with the relevant club or day ticket provider before visiting.
River Avon Navigation is a navigable waterway managed by Avon Navigation Trust covering Stratford-upon-Avon to Tewkesbury (joins River Severn). Rod licence required. Navigation Trust licence for boats. Most fishing bank-controlled by clubs including Stratford and District Angling Club. Good barbel, chub and bream river.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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River Avon Navigation holds barbel, chub, roach, dace, perch, pike, gudgeon, grayling, trout, salmon, eel.
Salmon fishing on River Avon Navigation requires a separate migratory salmonid licence from the EA in addition to the standard rod licence. Bag limits and season dates apply.
Trout fishing on River Avon Navigation may be subject to season restrictions set by the local club or riparian owner — always confirm before your session.
Pike fishing is a highlight on River Avon Navigation — both lure and deadbait tactics are effective, particularly through autumn and winter.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish River Avon Navigation. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
River Avon Navigation is a navigable waterway managed by Avon Navigation Trust (Stratford-upon-Avon to Tewkesbury (joins River Severn)).
Rod licence required. Navigation Trust licence for boats. Most fishing bank-controlled by clubs including Stratford and District Angling Club. Good barbel, chub and bream river.
Registration required: Avon Navigation Trust licence required.
Speed limit: 6mph.
To fish River Avon Navigation, you need a valid EA rod licence, available online from gov.uk. Annual, day and 8-day licences are available. In addition to the rod licence, you will need club membership or a day ticket from the controlling angling club or riparian owner for most stretches of River Avon Navigation.
Always check conditions before you visit. Water quality, access and rules can change seasonally. The EA's Catchment Data Explorer provides up-to-date water quality information for River Avon Navigation.
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