Hanham Lock to Netham Weir

Bristol Avon

~3.7 mi

BS15 3NY

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Hanham Lock / weir below the Chequers at Hanham Mills

Netham Weir (top of the Feeder Canal)

Hanham Lock to Netham Weir is a free stretch of the Bristol Avon running from Hanham Lock to Netham Weir. No permit is needed beyond a valid Environment Agency rod licence. Species include roach, bream, chub, dace, perch, eel, bleak and pike. Night fishing is not permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £

Not required — free fishing; a valid Environment Agency rod licence is needed.

Day Ticket £

Not required — free fishing; no day ticket needed.

Night Fishing

Not published — assume no night fishing. Conham River Park car park is listed as open about 07:00–22:00 in summer (Parkopedia).

Where To Buy

EA rod licence: https://www.gov.uk/fishing-licences

Parking

Parking Information

Conham River Park free car park, Conham Road BS15 3NY (about 26 spaces). Avon Valley Woodlands entrances: Conham Road BS15 3NY and Ferry Road BS15 3NU (Hanham Mills end, by the Chequers and the Old Lock and Weir pubs).

Species

Roach

Bream

Chub

Dace

Perch

Eel

Bleak

Pike

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Free Fishing

Bank

Right

Access

Free

Night fishing

Pegs

No pegs. Best swims within 200 yards of the Conham car park.

Postcode

BS15 3NY

Last Verified - October 2026

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