River Anker – Bolehall

Bolehall is Birmingham Anglers Association's named River Anker fishery in Tamworth. The official description identifies chub, roach, tench, barbel and pike, making this a mixed river venue rather than a single-species fishery. BAA describes a relatively small river with shallow banks, easy walking and convenient access from a nearby car park. Those statements describe the approach and banks, but are not a formal guarantee of wheelchair-accessible fishing platforms. Access is through the Bolehall Social Club car park, reached from the A51 ring road by travelling along Amington Road beneath the railway arch. From the parking area, a path leads down the bank to the water. BAA publishes an exact coordinate for the car-park entrance, so visitors can navigate to an identified access point rather than to an approximate river midpoint. The association also states that its members may use the social club. The official map marks a single bank beside the club and upstream around the bend; it does not authorise both banks or the entire river through Tamworth. Fishing requires BAA membership, an appropriate rod licence and compliance with association rules. Night fishing is expressly prohibited, and members should check contest bookings before choosing a date.