The Sherston Branch of the River Avon is a chalk stream tributary flowing through Wiltshire, offering clear, spring-fed water that attracts both coarse and game fish. This intimate waterway is characterized by alternating pools and shallow runs with good weed growth, providing excellent habitat for trout and grayling alongside traditional coarse species. Access is typically via permits from the Avon & Itchen Fisheries Association or local riparian owners, with some stretches available to day-ticket holders at established fishing clubs.
Anglers should note the close season on River Avon (Sherston Branch): 15 March – 15 June (rivers). Club membership or day ticket access is required in addition to your EA rod licence on most stretches.
River Avon (Sherston Branch) 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 (Sherston Branch) holds brown trout, grayling, chub, dace.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish River Avon (Sherston Branch). Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
River Avon (Sherston Branch) 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 (Sherston Branch), 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 (Sherston Branch).
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 (Sherston Branch).
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