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Nafford & Eckington

A broad, deeper Warwickshire Avon stretch covering Eckington Bridge and Nafford, run by Birmingham Anglers Association. Chub and bream are the main named fish, with good pike sport and zander especially below Nafford Weir.

Run by Birmingham Anglers Association Limited · checked 9 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Eckington Sluice gauge

Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.

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We don't publish an "ideal level" — nobody can promise one. Flood water is dangerous: if it's up and coloured, stay well back from the edge. Open River Ready

The lowdown

  • This is a wider, deeper bit of the Avon rather than a little shallow stream. Proper river water, with the extra depth giving the stretch a different feel.
  • The fishing covers both the Eckington Bridge and Nafford sections, so there’s a fair bit of water to get your head around.
  • Chub are one of the main named species here, while bream are also a key part of the venue’s make-up.
  • Pike are present and good pike sport is reported. A cheeky bonus if you fancy something with a bit more attitude.
  • Zander are present too, with the best-known area being below Nafford Weir. That’s the feature to keep in mind when exploring the Nafford section.
  • There’s a short gap between Nafford meadows 4 and 5, so don’t expect one completely unbroken run of bank throughout the meadows.
  • Access is available from Eckington Bridge car park and the Nafford BAA car park. Both are official access points, making the arrival faff fairly straightforward.
  • From Pershore, take the A4104 towards Upton, then the B4080 to Eckington Stone Bridge. For Nafford, continue over the bridge and take the first left for about a mile.
  • The gate lock code is on your BAA membership card. Close and lock the gate after you’ve gone through — simple, but important.
  • This is members-only water, with no public day-ticket option listed. Night fishing isn’t allowed on this stretch, either.

Methods: The broad, deeper Avon character suits anglers targeting the named chub, bream, pike and zander. The key feature specifically highlighted is the water below Nafford Weir for zander.

Access & tickets

2026 full adult membership

Birmingham Anglers Association membership, valid from 1 January to 31 December 2026.

£50 (as listed 9 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

2026 senior membership

Birmingham Anglers Association membership, valid from 1 January to 31 December 2026.

£40 (as listed 9 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

2026 junior membership

Birmingham Anglers Association membership, valid from 1 January to 31 December 2026.

£15 (as listed 9 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Get BAA membership online, by telephone or by post; the 2026 membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Under-13 membership is free, and night permits must be bought separately in advance from BAA headquarters.

Fish the club names

chub, bream, pike, zander

Key rules

  • Members-only fishing; no public day-ticket option is listed.
  • Members must hold the appropriate Environment Agency rod licence.
  • No fishing is allowed at night on this stretch.
  • The gate lock code is provided on the BAA membership card.
  • The gate must be closed and locked after access.
  • There is a short gap between Nafford meadows 4 and 5.

Coarse fishing on English rivers is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That's the law for coarse fish on rivers — it's not a club rule, and game-fishing seasons work differently.

GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fish

Where it is

Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.

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