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About River Avon
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. Indicative prices: £7.10 day, £14.30 8 days, £35.80 annual. 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 — check with the fishery for the latest catch reports.
Yes — anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs an Environment Agency rod licence, even on private waters like River Avon. 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.
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