Hi

Anyone fished Avon Springs lately ? Was wondering how it is fishing at the moment ?

mike, it always fishes, what i mean is that you can always get your fish. even if you need to resort to pulling a big "nymph" through the deeps. barry will put you right. i rarely fish the lakes now as the grayling are so big in the river. have a good one and let us know how you get on. jon mcmillan

Awesome - thanks Jon. Have been wanting to fish there for a while now. Stopped in there a while back after a day at Manningford and have been wanting to get back. All set for Saturday morning ;¬)

Make sure you are early cause it always fishes well in the mornings I find.

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No prices on the website that I can see. How much for a grayling ticket and is it worth it?

they river prices vary from trout to grayling season i think its £40 for the grayling but its worth it. i have had fish to 2lbs and seen some bigger. there are also a few really big escapees that are impossible to avoid if you are deep nymphing. phone barrie at the fishery to confirm that price as i have done a bit of work for him in the past, i havent paid for fishing for ages down there. enjoy the place and let us know how you do, jon mcmillan.

Thanks Jon, hope you get into some fish at Timsbury.

Mike

The advice you have recieved is sound. Although I have not been there for a while, if you can get in there, start at the short bank at the far end of the 1st lake. I believe that is where the spring is sourced. However, you are likely to catch all over the lake. In winter, I have had most success with damsels with some flash in them but black buzzers will do the business if the sun is shining.

Just checked this years "Get Hooked" its £45 a day ticket and £35 for a half day. The mixed lake/river is on application, so you will need to contact them as per the website.

regards

Vince

Hi Vince

Many thanks for the advice - much appreciated. The mixed lake/river option sounds tempting - especially with the prospects of catching grayling which is something I have yet to do !

Cheers
Mike

Mike

No problem. I have not fished the river yet, I'm still wearing the "L" plates for that element of the sport. However, I have peered around the bushes in the river nearest to the entrance and there were some sizable beasties lying there.

tight lines

Vince