Founded 1903


River Chew

Grayling (Thymallus thymallus)

River Chew - Mill Ground




Peg 4, River Chew, Mill Ground. Photo by Jason Allen


Until the aquisition of Century Ponds, the Mill Ground was the Club's main water, the scene of many great matches, catches and characters. The venue was regularly stocked up until around 10 years ago and continues to fish well all year round, with good catches during both the winter and summer months. A variety of baits will get results, from maggots to hemp & tares, bread, sweetcorn and redworm. No day ticket is required to fish at the Mill Ground, just a current Club Membership card.

(* Thanks to Terry Ellis for providing the Club with details of the river depths at the Mill Ground)



Peg 50, River Chew, Mill Ground. Photo by Jason Allen There are a great number of features all along the river, including reed beds, lilies and tempting fallen trees that harbour good sized Chub and Roach. Access can be found at both the Chewton Keynsham and Albert Mill ends, with limited parking available at the latter. The Willow and Alder lined banks are generally level and easy to fish from, making this an ideal stretch for juniors. Matches are sometimes fished at the Mill Ground, details of which can be found on the Matches page. As with all Association waters, no night fishing is allowed at the Mill Ground and all anglers are requested to take litter home with them. There are overhead 11,000 volt power lines in Field 19 and members are reminded to fish with caution in this area. VIEW MAP



Peg 31, River Chew, Mill Ground. Photo by Jason Allen Peg 22, River Chew, Mill Ground. Photo by Jason Allen






River Chew - Compton and Chewton


River Chew, Uplands Bridge. Photo by Jason Allen Between Compton Dando and Chewton Keynsham the club holds the fishing rights to three stretches of the River Chew. These waters are much more 'wild' than the Mill Ground, with overhanging trees and fast-flowing runs, leading to deeper eddies and pools. Not all swims are fishable and some will need hacking out before angling, but this is a classic roving river. Trout, Grayling and Chub lurk in the shady, meandering stream, along with a good showing of Dace, Roach and Perch. Set in relaxing, tranquil countryside, these waters are an often-rewarding trek into pastures new. In October 2005 the Club successfully negotiated the fishing rights to field 75 - Chewton Meadow - between Uplands Bridge and Chewton Place. There are overhead 11,000 volt power lines in Fields 7 and 75 - members are reminded to fish with caution in this area. VIEW MAP






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