Malmesbury to Chippenham: Coarse fisheries predominate in this section, although Trout are stocked by fishing associations in some areas. We are Carp & Coarse fishing specialists and are open 7 days a week. The Windmill Fishery complex is located on the outskirts of Bristol, near Westerleigh. Brinsham Park Lake is approximately 2 acres in size and is surrounded by trees and greenery that give you a feeling of isolation, even though it is adjacent to a housing estate. I would suggest you look at websites or visit tackle shops, and if that fails ask at some of the fisheries near to the river. The River Avon is an excellent all-round venue teeming with species including Bream, Chub, Roach, Carp, Pike, Barbel, Perch, Tench, Trout and Dace. Hanham to Avonmouth: Between Netham Dam and Hanham Weir the river is affected by spring tides. Small amounts of chopped worm or pinkies added to the ground bait keep their interest. Alternatively, when the river is low and clear you can stalk them in the margins early in the morning. about Swindon Isis Angling Club (Bristol Avon), about Keynsham Angling Association (Bristol Avon), about Bristol and West Federation of Anglers, about Bathampton Angling Association (Bristol Avon Saltford), about Bathampton Angling Association (Bristol Avon Newbridge), about Bathampton Angling Association (Bristol Avon Claverton), about Bathampton Angling Association (Box Brook), about Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park (River Avon), Keynsham Angling Association (Bristol Avon), Bathampton Angling Association (Bristol Avon Saltford), Bathampton Angling Association (Bristol Avon Newbridge), Bathampton Angling Association (Bristol Avon Claverton), Bathampton Angling Association (Box Brook), Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park (River Avon). The river below Bath becomes slower and boat usage more intense. With 16 pegs, the specimen lake is a 3.5-acre carp lake that is home to about 550 carp, 300 of which are doubles, 200 mid doubles, 30 high doubles and 20 up to 30 lbs.. Theyre listed below region-by-region with details on how to tackle them, plus local contacts. For the second session of Jim's Lure Pike Challenge and we decided to head to a different stretch of the Bristol River Avon, called 'The Shallows' at Saltford. One place not to be missed after a hard day's slog on the river bank is the Cross Guns Public House at Avoncliffe well known by the locals for its good beer and steaks at a reasonable price. Thats why we decided to bring you our very own guide to the finest carp fishing locations in and around Bristol. Any of these venues offer the realistic prospect of a double figure barbel. It is important to remove all litter and discarded line from your swim and return all fish to the water with the utmost care. This stretch of the Bristol Avon has around 20 pegs. Trending: These are the best bait companies for carp fishing. New York, Free fishing. Cardiff Harbour Authority controls the fishing, and 8 day tickets are at Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre or in the citys tackle shops. Most waters in the area are controlled by local angling clubs and membership must be obtained before fishing. Throop produces some very big carp, with 20s and fish to around 30 lb again mostly to boilies, although they will pick up other baits, especially large pellets or pellet wraps. Carp are present all the way from here down to its confluence with the Great Ouse at Branch Bridge, near Littleport, but the biggest ones fish to mid-30s have proved elusive in recent seasons.