River Coln

Coln St Aldwyns

main river

Coln St Aldwyns is a fishing beat on the River Coln. Day tickets from £77.

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Pricing and season

Indicative prices only. This calendar does not show whether a beat is bookable or already booked out, and other prices may apply. Always confirm availability and the final price with the booking provider before you travel.

Price calendar

October 2026

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Day ticketGrayling

1 Oct – 30 Nov

£77

per day

Per rod per day, 2026 Fishing Breaks price list. One to three rods.

Day ticketLate season

1 Aug – 30 Sep

£125

per day

Per rod per day, 2026 Fishing Breaks price list. A reduced rate applies for two or three rods.

Day ticketEarly season

1 Apr – 18 May

£155

per day

Per rod per day, 2026 Fishing Breaks price list. One to three rods.

Day ticketSummer

16 Jun – 31 Jul

£155

per day

Per rod per day, 2026 Fishing Breaks price list. One to three rods.

Day ticketMayfly

19 May – 15 Jun

£195

per day

Per rod per day, 2026 Fishing Breaks price list. One to three rods.

Fishing details

Coln St Aldwyns at a glance

Rods: 1 – 3
Difficulty: Adventurer (3/5)
Length: 2.25 miles
Water type: main river

Fishing methods

Wading allowed

Bank fishing only

Double bank

Coln St Aldwyns gives you two and a quarter miles of the River Coln to range over, by the village of the same name in Gloucestershire. Fishing Breaks sells it as day rods and calls the Coln a true limestone stream and the best trout river in the Cotswolds. Some of the beat runs through open meadows and some through woodland.

There is a good head of wild trout, topped up by regular stocking, and plenty of grayling. There is a spectacular mayfly from the last week of May into the first weeks of June, and the limestone water carries a wide spread of other fly as well. The river keeper, Wayne Smith, is sometimes on hand with advice.

One to three rods fish it a day, alongside some season rods. Parking is close to the water, there is a shepherd’s hut for shelter, and dogs are not allowed. The beat is within five minutes’ walk of the village and The New Inn. For 2026 a day rod is £155 in the early season, £195 through the mayfly from 19 May to 15 June, £155 again to the end of July and £125 from August, with grayling days at £77 in October and November.

Stocking and fish species

none stocking

Brown Trout

Grayling

Rules and policies

Catch & release

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Where Coln St Aldwyns is

Exact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Coln.

Approximate location

The river

River

Gloucestershire

River Coln

The River Coln rises north of Brockhampton, east of Cheltenham, and runs south and south-east through the Cotswold Hills, past Andoversford, Withington, Fossebridge, Bibury, Coln St Aldwyns, Quenington and Fairford. Between Withington and Fossebridge it passes Chedworth Roman Villa, and below Fairford it feeds the…

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FAQ

Coln St Aldwyns FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Coln St Aldwyns, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Coln St Aldwyns at any one time?

Coln St Aldwyns allows a maximum of 3 rods at any one time.

02What species can I expect to catch on Coln St Aldwyns?

Coln St Aldwyns holds Brown Trout, Grayling. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.

03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?

Wading arrangements for Coln St Aldwyns are listed on the beat page — contact the provider if you need to confirm before arriving.

04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?

A ghillie is available on Coln St Aldwyns and can be requested through the provider — particularly useful for first-time visitors to the River Coln.

05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?

Parking close to the water. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.

06What tackle should I bring?

For most chalk stream beats on the River Coln, a 9-foot 4- or 5-weight rod with a floating line is the standard setup. The fly recommendations section on the Coln St Aldwyns page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.

07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?

River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about Coln St Aldwyns — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.

08Are dogs allowed on the beat?

Dogs are not listed as permitted on Coln St Aldwyns. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the River Coln.