Fisheries
Six stretches of the River Severn in and around Shrewsbury, home to some of the biggest barbel, chub, pike and perch on the upper and middle river. Plus Lords Pool, a still water south of the town.
Club waters
- ASheltonA large sweeping inside bank on a 180° right-hand bend, upstream of the town.
- BThe AlbrightonA dead-straight run of gravel and streamer weed, below Sydney Avenue.
- CThe RoyceBrookey's Hole, The Daisybank and The Bay, from Telford Way down to the Coracle.
- DPimley RoughFrom the back of the Coracle pub to the sewage works. Prolific for barbel and chub.
- EPimley ManorDouble-figure barbel, six-pound chub, pike and perch below the island. One of the most popular in Shrewsbury.
- FPreston BoatsBedrock runs, steady glides and an island. The club's barbel and pike records came from here.
- GLords PoolA still water south of Shrewsbury. Carp into double figures, tench, bream, roach, rudd and perch. Book before you fish.
Before you go
- Carry your club permit and a valid Environment Agency rod licence at all times.
- The river close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Lords Pool stays open.
- Night fishing is allowed on every river section, but not on the pool.
- Photos must not be shared on any media naming the venue, except the members' forum.