River Avon – Bidford Left Bank & Marlcliff

Bidford Left Bank and Marlcliff form one officially listed Avon fishery with two published navigation references. The club describes water between three and ten feet deep and names chub, roach, dace, bream, tench and barbel. Its map follows the left bank downstream from the Bidford approach through the lettered Marlcliff sections, including the weir island within section B. At Bidford, parking is in the recreation ground after crossing the bridge, and a parking fee applies. That convenient approach should not be confused with permission to fish the recreation ground itself: BAA fishing begins beyond the hedge separating it from the adjoining field. Marlcliff provides a second approach through the village to riverside parking or the Association car park, and can also be used to reach the Bidford water. Annual membership and an appropriate rod licence are required. The night-fishing distinction is essential: Bidford does not allow it, while Marlcliff requires an additional permit obtained in advance from BAA headquarters. Check current bookings and remain within the mapped left-bank rights.