What time of year is best for barbel fishing?
Muscular, torpedo-shaped bars of gold – for me, big barbel are the ultimate quarry for late summer and autumn. Many anglers rely on fishing during the hours of darkness to outwit the largest specimens, but big barbel can be readily caught throughout the day if you ensure you follow a few simple rules.
Where can I fish the River Avon?
Locations:
- The Long Meadow at Claverton (Members Only) The Long Meadow is noted for quality sport.
- The Islands at Claverton (Members Only)
- The Manor Field at Claverton (Members Only)
- River Avon at Batheaston (Members Only)
- River Avon at Newbridge.
- River Avon at Newton St.
- River Avon at Saltford.
Where is the best place to catch barbel?
If you’re wanting to catch a double figure barbel this season.
- RIVER AIRE, BINGLEY, W YORKS.
- RIVER DON, DENABY MAIN, S YORKS.
- RIVER GOYT, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE.
- RIVER RIBBLE, RIBCHESTER, LANCS.
- RIVER ROTHER, BEIGHTON, S YORKS.
- RIVER WHARFE, TADCASTER, N YORKS.
- RIVER AVON, BARFORD, WARKS.
- RIVER DERWENT, BORROWASH, DERBYS.
What is the best bait to catch barbel?
Best Baits Effective baits include luncheon meat, maggots and sausage. Barbel often lurk in holes during the day, calling for fine tackle with small baits in order to tempt them out. Worms are generally considered the best bait for barbel.
How do you find barbel in a river?
In terms of swim choice on smaller rivers in low / normal water conditions, you will find barbel almost anywhere, from slow deep pools to fast shallow glides and everywhere in-between. I do however find that barbel love to be close by to some form of cover, be that weed, rafts, submerged snags or overhanging trees.
Do you need a permit to fish the River Avon?
No SUNDAY FISHING for migratory fish. The Avon is closed to all angling from 1st November to 14th March inclusive….Additional information.
| Location | Falkirk, West Lothian |
|---|---|
| Method | Bait, Fly, Fly & Spinning, Spinning |
| Permit type | Adult, Concession, season permit |
| Rivers | River Avon |
| Season start | 15th March |
Can You fish River Avon?
The River Avon is an excellent all-round venue teeming with species including Bream, Chub, Roach, Carp, Pike, Barbel, Perch, Tench, Trout and Dace. Boat traffic can be quite heavy, especially on weekends, and the banks are quite steep in places.
How do you attract barbel?
Fish-based boilies with krill, crab or crayfish flavouring are great for barbel. Fish one or two on a hair rig and break a few up as feed offerings in a PVA bag. Paste can be moulded it into whatever shape or size you like. It breaks down fairly easily, giving off particles that attract barbel upstream.
Can you catch barbel on boilies?
Fish-based boilies with krill, crab or crayfish flavouring are great for barbel. Fish one or two on a hair rig and break a few up as feed offerings in a PVA bag. Paste can be moulded it into whatever shape or size you like.
Does barbel like fast water?
Barbel have evolved to live in fast-flowing rivers and are perfectly adapted to fast currents, especially in low, clear water conditions.
What water do barbel like?
Barbel have evolved to live in fast-flowing rivers and are perfectly adapted to fast currents, especially in low, clear water conditions. Look for streamy, shallow water in the summer and don’t be put off by a depth as little as 50cm.
Can you catch barbel on the Warwickshire Avon?
Every year, the Warwickshire Avon attracts Barbel anglers from all over the country hoping to cash in on some of the quality fish that inhabit its waters. As a result the same question often arises:
How is the fishing on the Avon River?
The Avon, like any river, can be fantastic on its day. I find that these sessions usually coincide with the river carrying extra water and colour. Without rain, the river becomes crystal clear and with it the fishing becomes hard work.
Where does the Warwickshire Avon start and end?
The Warwickshire Avon rises from its source near Naseby, Northamptonshire before winding its way through the towns of Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Bidford on Avon, Evesham and Pershore before meeting with the River Severn at Tewkesbury.
Where are the best fishing spots in the Warwick area?
Above Bidford sees clubs such as Stratford AA and Royal Leamington AA controlling stretches in the Stratford and Warwick areas. The Manor Farm Fishery near Harvington also offers day tickets and is rumoured to contain decent fish of all species.