River Weaver — Meadowbank

River level

The lowdown

• This is club water listed in Lymm Anglers Club’s official map book, so don’t turn up assuming a random Weaver ticket will cover it.
• Meadowbank sits around the Winsford-to-Northwich area, close to the rock-salt-mine side of the river. Expect a broad Cheshire river rather than a tiny, twisty stream.
• The Weaver here is navigable, with relatively slow to moderate flow. That makes it a natural fit for a steady feeder approach or a float worked through the gentler water.
• The local river has that proper lowland feel: wider water, steady pace and plenty of room for coarse fish to move. Look for the crease where the flow changes and any quieter inside line.
• The wider Weaver around Winsford holds roach, bream, perch, pike, carp and chub, along with other coarse fish. Those are the named species for the wider river, not a guaranteed Meadowbank peg-by-peg list.
• Meadowbank pegs 1–35 are specifically not WDAA water. The stretch is separate from the WDAA sections listed farther downstream, so check the club map before setting up.
• With the flow generally on the steady side, trotting may suit the calmer runs, while a feeder can cover deeper or more open water. A bit of colour after rain could get the fish properly on the munch.
• Access is the big faff to sort first. The bank includes private and industrial land, so confirm the route and parking with Lymm Anglers Club before travelling.
• Check the current map book for access, conditions and any local instructions. Keepnets, bait and hook restrictions, plus night-fishing rules, all need confirming with the club.
• We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: Try a float for the steadier runs and crease, or a feeder where the river opens out and the flow pushes a little harder. Roach, bream, perch, carp and chub are all part of the wider Weaver picture around Winsford.

Access & tickets

No verified Meadowbank day-ticket price or availability was found. Assume club membership or an authorised affiliated arrangement is needed unless Lymm Anglers Club confirms otherwise; check the club’s current map book before travelling.

Fish the club names

carp, bream, roach, pike, perch, chub

Named by Lymm Anglers Club across its waters, not for this stretch on its own.

Key rules

• Fish only during the River Weaver coarse-fishing season.
• A current Environment Agency rod licence is required.
• Follow current Environment Agency byelaws.
• Confirm keepnet restrictions with Lymm Anglers Club.
• Confirm bait and hook restrictions with Lymm Anglers Club.
• Confirm night-fishing rules with Lymm Anglers Club.
• Do not assume WDAA, Northwich Anglers or other club tickets apply to Meadowbank.

Where it is