River Avon
Downton, WiltshireSP5 3QQ
| Species | |
|---|---|
| Water type | River |
| Location | Downton, Wiltshire, South West England |
| Postcode | SP5 3QQ |
| Day tickets | Available, confirm prices with the fishery |
| Facilities | Bait on site · Café · Camping · Day ticket · Disabled access · Glamping · Lodges · Match fishing · Night fishing · Parking · Pegs · Specimen fishing · Tackle shop · Toilets |
| Rod licence | Environment Agency rod licence required, £36.80/year for 2 rods in 2026, buy at gov.uk |
Data: GilledIt venue directory, July 2026. Confirm details with the fishery before travelling.
The key facts for this water are in the table above. No direct contact details are on record.
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Day-ticket and club coarse fishing on the River Avon at Downton, Wiltshire, with a stocked lake for carp and tench. Holds barbel, brown trout, chub, perch and pike.
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River Avon: frequently asked questions
Yes, River Avon is a fishing venue in Downton, Wiltshire (postcode SP5 3QQ). Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
Yes, River Avon offers day tickets. Always confirm current ticket prices and availability with the venue before travelling.
River Avon is stocked with Barbel, Common bream, Brown trout, Common carp, Wels catfish, Chub, European eel, Gudgeon, Perch, Pike, Roach, Tench, Rainbow trout, Zander. Stocks vary by lake and season, so check with the fishery for the latest catch reports.
Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like River Avon. The licence is issued by the Environment Agency. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026, and juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.
Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.
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