Melksham Forest

Bristol Avon

Two fields

SN12 8BB

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From

Scotland Road footbridge

The Hatches, two fields upstream

Melksham Forest is a stretch of the Bristol Avon running from the Scotland Road footbridge to the Hatches two fields upstream, controlled by Avon Angling Club (Melksham). Day tickets are available, so you do not need to be a member to fish here. Species include bream, roach, chub, perch, pike, carp and tench. 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

Parking area at the end of Portman Road next to the green (free; nearest postcode SN12 8AW). No parking on the green. Cross the Scotland Road footbridge and walk upstream.

Species

Bream

Roach

Chub

Perch

Pike

Carp

Tench

At a Glance

Controller

Avon Angling Club (Melksham)

Bank

Left

Access

Day Ticket & Season

Night fishing

Pegs

Limited swims in summer; more as the bank vegetation dies back in winter.

Postcode

SN12 8BB

Last Verified - October 2026

At a Glance

Controller