Beanacre

Bristol Avon

One field

SN15 2RQ

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From

Top of the Beanacre fields (upstream end)

Bush and tree line into the next field, about 150 yards from the first swim heading back towards Melksham

Beanacre is a stretch of the Bristol Avon running from the top of the Beanacre field to the tree line into the next field, controlled by Avon Angling Club (Melksham). Day tickets are available, so you do not need to be a member to fish here. Species include barbel, chub, roach, dace and bream. Night fishing is not permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £

2026-27 (club Facebook, 4 and 19 June 2026): Adult £30; Senior/Junior £20. Cash only from The Tackle Company, Melksham SN12 8BT. Membership runs 16 June to 15 June.

Day Ticket £

2026-27 (club Facebook, 19 June 2026): £4 adult; £2 senior/junior. Cash only from The Tackle Company, Melksham — buy before fishing. The only exchange tickets valid on club water are two with Calne Angling Club; other clubs' exchange tickets (including Frome & District AA) are not valid (club, 28 June 2026).

Night Fishing

Not published — assume no night fishing unless the club confirms

Where To Buy

The Tackle Company, Unit 3A Avonside Enterprise Park, New Broughton Road, Melksham SN12 8BT (01225 793463) — cash only.

Parking

Parking Information

Grass verge on the A350 next to the iron five-bar gate with the Avon Angling Club sign — just after the Veli'cious takeaway lay-by coming from Chippenham, or by the large pylon 50-100 yards out of Beanacre coming from Melksham. Don't block the gate. Nearest postcode SN15 2RQ.

Species

Barbel

Chub

Roach

Dace

Bream

At a Glance

Controller

Avon Angling Club (Melksham)

Bank

Right

Access

Day Ticket & Season

Night fishing

Pegs

No prepared swims now. Very overgrown; make your own.

Postcode

SN15 2RQ

Last Verified - October 2026

At a Glance

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