River Severn — Atcham Wroxeter Poachers Field

River level

The lowdown

• This is proper barbel water, and Lymm Angling Club reports sessions producing 20 or more barbel. That’s a serious bit of fishing when the river’s on the munch.
• The stretch runs for 300 metres, with slower glides in the mix. Those calmer sections should suit a float, especially if you fancy trotting for roach.
• Barbel are the headline act, but big chub are present too. Keep an eye on the crease and any steady water where fish can sit out of the main push.
• Carp and pike are also present, so there’s a bit more going on than just a barbel chuck. The water has a nicely mixed bag feel.
• For barbel, a feeder approach is the obvious starting point. Pick a steady line, keep things tidy and let the flow do the work.
• Trotting is specifically possible for roach. That slower glide could be the bob-on place to run a float through and search the swim properly.
• Access comes from a side road after driving through Atcham towards Ironbridge. The club gives OS reference SJ 51673 08843, plus coordinates 52.675504, -2.6496309.
• Parking is available in a car park along a gated track, with a further gated field farther along the access road. Park inside the entrance and don’t drive down to the water’s edge.
• No booking or key is required for this stretch, according to the club’s map book. It’s membership water, though, so have your current club card or permit and Environment Agency rod licence with you.
• Poachers Field is a no-dogs water. Treat the banks, fencing, crops, trees and property properly, and remember this is catch and release water. A water receptacle is required for specimen-fish anglers.

Methods: Feeder fishing is the main shout for barbel, while trotting the slower glides gives you a solid roach option. Chub, carp and pike add a few cheeky alternatives depending on conditions.

Access & tickets

Abermule is accessed through Lymm Angling Club membership. The 2026 new Canals & Rivers membership is £148.50 including the joining fee; renewal is £82.50 plus a £66 joining fee for new members. Membership cards are electronic and water information is available on the club website and members area.

Fish the club names

barbel, chub, carp, pike, roach

Key rules

• Fishing access is through Lymm Angling Club membership waters.
• Anglers must carry a current Lymm Angling Club membership card or permit.
• Anglers must carry a valid Environment Agency rod licence.
• Club rules and Environment Agency bylaws must be obeyed.
• The club operates catch and release requirements on its waters.
• Dogs are not permitted at Poachers Field.
• Specimen-fish anglers must carry a water receptacle to keep fish wet.
• Do not damage banks, fencing, crops, trees or property. Floatation devices are prohibited on Lymm-controlled rivers.

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