Melksham Bypass

Bristol Avon
~0.1 mi
SN12 6LX
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From
Wooden gate at the end of the Sainsburys stretch
To
About 6 pegs below the A350 bypass bridge

Melksham Bypass is a stretch of the Bristol Avon running from the wooden gate at the end of the Sainsburys stretch to about six pegs below the A350 bypass bridge, controlled by Avon Angling Club (Melksham). Day tickets are available, so you do not need to be a member to fish here. Species include roach, dace and chub. 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
Easily accessible from the A350: park on the bridge and walk down to the river on either side of the road (club).

Species

Roach
Dace
Chub
At a Glance
Controller
Avon Angling Club (Melksham)
Bank
Left
Access
Day Ticket & Season
Night fishing
No
Pegs
About 10 pegs.
Postcode
SN12 6LX

Last Verified - October 2026

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