Fishing in Stratford-upon-Avon: waters near you
9 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Stratford-upon-Avon, plus 12 river stretches across Warwickshire. Closest first.
The lowdown on Stratford-upon-Avon waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Stratford-upon-Avon, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are River Avon (about 1 mile), Tunnel Barn Farm (about 7 miles) and Tunnel Barn Farm Fishery (about 8 miles).
Between them you'll find roach, bream, pike, carp, zander, tench, eel, barbel on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? Warwickshire has 12 checked river stretches with who holds the rights, how to get a ticket or club book, and live river levels. Rivers fish to their own rhythm, so check the level before you set off.
Rules, prices and access can change, so always give the fishery or club a quick shout before you go. Need bait or a hand picking rigs? Find tackle shops near Stratford-upon-Avon, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Stratford-upon-Avon
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Fisheries near Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon
River Avon
River Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon · 2 lakes on site
A handy central Stratford River Avon stretch running from opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre through town to Lucy’s Mill weir and the road bridge. It’s controlled by Leamington Angling Association, with around 15 pegs and a proper mixed bag of river species.
74%Tunnel Barn Farm
Shrewley · 4 lakes on site
A big, long-running Warwickshire match-and-pleasure complex with 9 named pools, 300+ pegs and 2½ miles of the Grand Union Canal, open 7 days a week year-round.
80%Tunnel Barn Farm Fishery
Shrewley · 4 lakes on site
Tunnel Barn Farm Fishery is a sizeable Warwickshire complex with 9 pools, more than 300 pegs and around 2.5 miles of Grand Union Canal. There’s a proper mix of match, club and pleasure fishing, with carp, F1s, barbel and plenty of silverfish in the named pools.
65%Stratford-upon-Avon Canal
Lapworth · 5 lakes on site
PERLS Angling Club’s Lapworth Section C offers season-ticket canal fishing, match stretches and the separate Lapworth Top Pound. It’s £25 for the season ticket, but buy ahead and check your pegs carefully — day tickets have gone and some lengths are restricted.
79%Bishops Bowl Fishery
Southam · 8 lakes on site
Bishops Bowl is a cracking quarry fishery near Southam, with specimen carp, mixed coarse and match waters across an attractive 90-acre site. There’s a proper spread of options, from runs-water fishing to carp sessions and shorter match-style trips.
80%Earlswood Lakes
Earlswood · 3 lakes on site
Earlswood Lakes is a cracking three-reservoir complex near Earlswood, with day-ticket fishing on Engine and Windmill Pools and more restricted access to Terry’s Pool. There’s proper variety here, from match-style bags to bigger, more natural-water fish.
76%Barston Lakes
Solihull · 3 lakes on site
A big, 21-acre, 125-peg carp and match lake within the West Midlands Golf Club near Solihull, with a British Carp Angling Championship match-weight record and carp to 37lb.
61%Lavender Hall Fishery
Balsall Common · 5 lakes on site
Lavender Hall has a proper mixed-coarse and carp-fishing history, with Station’s islands and Oak’s runs-water setup the standout draws. The venue now trades as The Lakes at Lavender Hall, and Dragon has switched to swimming and paddleboarding, so check current fishing access before loading the car.
70%Blythe Waters
Knowle · 5 lakes on site
Blythe Waters is a five-lake coarse fishery between Knowle and Hampton-in-Arden, with match water, beginner-friendly fishing and specimen carp around 30lb in Home Pool. Despite the canal label, the checked details describe fishing lakes, not a canal stretch.
River stretches in Warwickshire
Recreation Ground, Lido & Lucy's Mill, Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire Avon · Day ticket or members
A handy urban Warwickshire Avon fishery in the heart of Stratford, taking in the Lido, Recreation Ground and Lucy's Mill. Members fish it without an extra charge, while non-members can grab a £3.00 day ticket in advance.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Wick Grange
Warwickshire Avon · Members only or accompanied guests
Wick Grange is a cracking 750-metre stretch of the Warwickshire Avon at Wick, just upstream of Pershore. It’s got 30 pegs, a big 22-foot hole and plenty of options, from stick-float work to proper predator fishing.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Little Luddington Farm
Warwickshire Avon · Day ticket or members
Little Luddington Farm is a peaceful Warwickshire Avon meadow stretch with roughly 17 platform swims. It’s a deeper, slower bit of river, with big bream shoals upstream and through the middle, plus roach, silver fish and predator possibilities.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Abbots Salford River
Warwickshire Avon · Members only
Abbots Salford is a proper Warwickshire Avon stretch run by Astwood Bank Angling Club, with 72 pegs and a cracking mix of specimen and pleasure fishing. Reeds, lilies and overhanging trees give the river plenty of cover, with barbel over 10 lb the headline fish.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
River Avon at Wasperton
Warwickshire Avon · Members only
Wasperton is an extensive, picturesque Warwickshire Avon stretch run by Royal Leamington Spa Angling Association. The club says it’s returning to its best, with plenty of fresh fish stocked after the 2023 fish deaths.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Fladbury Left Bank Fishery, River Avon
Warwickshire Avon · Members only
A cracking left-bank stretch below Fladbury Weir, run by Girling Angling Society since 1956. It’s got 35 described pegs, varied water and a proper reputation for big barbel.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Saxon Mill Fishery, River Avon, Guy's Cliffe
Warwickshire Avon · Syndicate members only
Saxon Mill Fishery is a cracking two-mile syndicate stretch on the Warwickshire Avon at Guy’s Cliffe, right in the rural heart of Warwick. There’s a mixed-species area with more than 40 pegs, plus a tucked-away eight-peg section aimed at pike, carp and barbel.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
River Avon below Severn Meadows Bridge, Stratford Racecourse (Pegs 1–51)
Warwickshire Avon · Members only
A cracking members’ stretch of the Warwickshire Avon below Severn Meadows Bridge, running alongside the Stratford Racecourse area. There are 51 pegs, and access is through Shipston Angling Club, ADDAC or Stratford-upon-Avon Angling Association.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Cress Hill, Welford-on-Avon
Warwickshire Avon · Day ticket or club members
Cress Hill is a cracking little Avon fishery south of Barton Road in Welford-on-Avon, run by the newly formed Welford-on-Avon Angling Club. Four new fishing stations and a safe riverbank path are being put in, with day tickets and annual membership available.
Species not listed by the club.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Seven Meadows, Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire Avon · Day ticket or club members
Seven Meadows is a famous town-centre Warwickshire Avon stretch, running for about 1.5 miles from below Lucy’s Mill footbridge and Seven Meadows Road bridge down to the old Stannells railway bridge. It’s shared with Shipston Angling Club and A.D.D.A.C., with a cracking mix of shallow gravel, weir pools and deeper runs.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Bidford Left Bank & Marlcliff
Warwickshire Avon · Club members only
A cracking, accessible Warwickshire Avon stretch covering Bidford left bank and Marlcliff, including the weir area. It’s BAA water, with depths from roughly 3 to 10 feet and a proper mix of named coarse fish.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Myton Road, Warwickshire Avon
Warwickshire Avon · Members only
A broad, steady Warwickshire Avon stretch upstream of Warwick Castle, with a big head of fish and plenty of options. It’s club members only, with proper bream, roach and carp sport on offer.
Checked 6 Oct 2026