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River Weaver — National Length

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The National Length on the River Weaver is WDAA’s main match water at Winsford, running through the Weaver Valley Parkway. It’s a slow, deep, canalised stretch with regular roach, bream and skimmer sport, plus the odd pike and carp.

Run by Winsford & District Angling Association · checked 14 Oct 2026

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Ashbrook gauge

Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.

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We don't publish an "ideal level" — nobody can promise one. Flood water is dangerous: if it's up and coloured, stay well back from the edge. Open Ashbrook on Live River Levels

The lowdown

  • This is the National Length, covering pegs 76–112 and stretching roughly 500 yards. A proper match-style bit of river, with anglers expected to keep things tidy and make way when booked matches are on.
  • The Weaver here is slow and deep, more like a canalised navigation than a lively little river. Look for the crease, steadier water and any slight change in depth.
  • Roach, bream and skimmers are the main fare, with fish reported to double figures. Pike are present too, while carp turn up occasionally. Not a bad mix at all.
  • Pole and feeder tactics are both suitable. A tidy pole line should pick off the roach and skimmers, while feeder work is the shout when you want to find the deeper going or put a bit more bait down.
  • The banks are high in places, so take care underfoot. Some swims are closed by park rangers where the banking is unstable — don’t be tempted to sneak into them.
  • This is a busy public park setting, with cyclists and dog walkers about. Keep gear neat, stay aware and expect a bit of movement around the banks.
  • Fishing runs from 16 June to 14 March. The statutory close season is 15 March to 15 June inclusive, and the car park is inaccessible during that period because the gate lock is changed.
  • Access is from the National car park, but the track is gated. You’ll need a Weaver Parkway Angling Access Key through the council/WDAA process, with the gate past the entrance to Fords of Winsford.
  • Bring a trolley or barrow. It’s a handy way to shift kit along the track without turning the walk into a proper faff. Carry your WDAA permit and rod licence, as inspections can happen.
  • Booked night sessions are allowed for up to 48 hours with the night-fishing upgrade, but they must be arranged through WDAA. Up to three rods are allowed with the correct EA three-rod licence.

Methods: Pole and feeder tactics are the main options. Fish the steady, deeper water with a tidy pole line for silverfish, or switch to the feeder when you want to search more water and pick out the bigger bream.

Access & tickets

2026/27 adult WDAA permit

Required to fish WDAA waters.

£55 (as listed 14 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

2026/27 over-65 WDAA permit

Required to fish WDAA waters.

£35 (as listed 14 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

2026/27 junior WDAA permit

Required to fish WDAA waters.

£5 (as listed 14 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Permits are issued by Winsford & District Angling Association. The 2026/27 permits run from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027; a separate night-fishing sticker does not apply here because this stretch is no-night-fishing.

Fish the club names

roach, bream, pike, carp

Key rules

  • Fishing is available from 16 June to 14 March only.
  • The statutory river close season applies from 15 March to 15 June inclusive.
  • A WDAA permit is required; WDAA does not sell day tickets.
  • A current Environment Agency rod licence is also required.
  • Up to three rods are allowed only with the correct EA three-rod licence.
  • Night sessions must be booked through WDAA and are limited to up to 48 hours.
  • Some swims are closed by park rangers because of unstable banking.
  • Anglers may be asked to move around or make way for booked matches.

Coarse fishing on English rivers is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That's the law for coarse fish on rivers — it's not a club rule, and game-fishing seasons work differently.

GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fish

Where it is

Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.

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