Fishing (angling) in the Avon

Fish anywhere along the river's course through the park and try your luck at landing grayling, pike, perch, roach, or trout.

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Hours: Daily dawn-dusk, kiosk 7AM-7PM / dusk (winter)
Price: One day permit: adult £5, concession £2.50, under-16 free. Purchase from Riverside Kiosk in the park, or from the information centre in town. You must also have a rod fishing licence from the Environment Agency (£7/day, £13/week, £33/year)
Website: riversidekiosk.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

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