Saltford Shallows

Bristol Avon

~0.8 mi

BS31 3EG

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From

Saltford Marina / Kelston Lock (end of Bathampton AA water)

Saltford Weir and Lock (Jolly Sailor, Mead Lane)

Saltford Shallows is a free stretch of the Bristol Avon running from Saltford Marina and Kelston Lock to Saltford Weir and Lock. No permit is needed beyond a valid Environment Agency rod licence. Species include roach, chub, bream, pike, perch and eel. 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. The Shallows car park allows no overnight parking (Saltford Parish Council).

Where To Buy

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

Parking

Parking Information

B&NES 'The Shallows' car park, The Shallows, Saltford BS31 3EG (turn by the Riverside pub): 12 spaces + 2 disabled, open 24 h; free 1 Oct–31 Mar, paid 1 Apr–30 Sep (30p/hour, 8am–8pm); must book a stay on MiPermit even when free; park only in marked bays. Double yellow lines and resident zones elsewhere are enforced.

Species

Roach

Chub

Bream

Pike

Perch

Eel

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Free Fishing

Bank

Left

Access

Free

Night fishing

Pegs

No pegs. Informal swims and a jetty by the sailing club.

Postcode

BS31 3EG

Last Verified - October 2026

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