About Smithy's Angling Centre
Found near Birmingham, Smithy's Angling Centre is a fishing venue listed on GilledIt. Facilities noted here: tackle shop. See what's been caught recently in the GilledIt app.
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Yes — Smithy's Angling Centre is a fishing venue in Birmingham (postcode B45 9TZ). Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
The venue itself is the most reliable source for current prices, day tickets and bookings — use the "Visit website" link on this page. Many West Midlands fisheries also post prices on their social media pages.
On rivers in England and Wales the coarse-fishing close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Most stillwaters and canals — including commercial fisheries — stay open all year, though individual venues set their own rules, so check before travelling.
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 Smithy's Angling Centre. 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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