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Wellmeadow — Bridgnorth

Wellmeadow is a River Severn riverside stretch at Bridgnorth, with fishing rights held by Bridgnorth and District Angling Association. The agreement runs from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2028.

Run by Bridgnorth and District Angling Association · checked 12 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Bridgnorth 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 River Ready

The lowdown

  • This is a riverside open-space stretch beside the Severn at Bridgnorth. Wellmeadow covers roughly 3.89 hectares, so it is a decent-sized bit of riverside ground rather than a tiny backwater.
  • The fishing rights sit with Bridgnorth and District Angling Association. That’s the key bit if you’re trying to sort a ticket or check whether you can fish here.
  • The agreement covering the fishing runs from 1 September 2022 until 31 August 2028. Nice and clear, although the paperwork doesn’t set out the angler access arrangements.
  • There’s no confirmed fishing length or peg count published for Wellmeadow. Best not to assume it’s all fishable or that every bit of bank is included.
  • The Severn here is also tied into the River Severn at Wellmeadow Estate flood-warning area. Keep an eye on river levels and conditions before heading out, especially after wet weather.
  • No species list is given for this particular stretch. So there’s no reliable basis for naming the target fish or promising a particular style of fishing.
  • There’s no published night-fishing position, parking arrangement or detailed fishery rule set for this venue. Those are worth checking before making the trip.
  • The council paperwork lists an annual fee of £440 for 2025–2026. That is the fee connected with the fishing agreement, not a published day-ticket price for individual anglers.
  • In short, Wellmeadow is a proper Bridgnorth Severn venue with the rights holder identified, but the practical angler details are still a bit thin. A quick check with the association is the sensible move before packing the gear.

Methods: No fishing methods, swim features or seasonal tactics are published for this stretch. Check with Bridgnorth and District Angling Association before choosing between trotting, feeder work or anything more specialised.

Access & tickets

Fishing agreement

Bridgnorth and District Angling Association holds the Wellmeadow fishing rights. The agreement runs from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2028.

£440 annual fee for 2025–2026 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Fishing rights are held by Bridgnorth and District Angling Association. No individual ticket prices or purchase details are published in the checked information, so contact the association directly before fishing.

Fish the club names

The club doesn't list species for this stretch, so we haven't guessed.

Key rules

    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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    No live tracking — this is what anglers told us after their session, and it's never part of the venue score.

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