Enson to Weston (~3 miles) — River Trent

River level

The lowdown

• This is a sizeable stretch, running for roughly three miles between Enson and Weston-on-Trent in Staffordshire.
• The club describes the river as having deep sweeping bends and long pools, so there’s plenty of varied-looking water to get your head around.
• The banks are high in places, and some swims need care. A long landing-net handle of 3–4 metres is classed as vital by the club.
• Summer vegetation can get vigorous, so access and getting settled in a swim may need a bit of patience when the greenery is really on the munch.
• The Trent runs alongside the Trent & Mersey Canal for roughly three miles here. Access is available from the canal and other marked points.
• The main draw is the strong chub and barbel water. Chub to 6 lb and barbel to 10 lb are reported by the club.
• The faster runs hold trout and grayling, giving the stretch a bit more variety beyond the deeper, slower-looking pools.
• With deep pools, sweeping bends and quicker runs all in the mix, it’s the sort of venue where picking the right water matters. Have a good look before committing to a swim.
• The club’s rules are fairly tight. No groundbait or loose feed on the river, barbless hooks are compulsory, and you can fish with a maximum of two rods.
• Precise access and parking information is kept in the members area, so there’s no point turning up and having a faff around for an unmarked entrance.
• We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: The club highlights deep pools, sweeping bends and faster runs, with chub, barbel, trout and grayling present. A long 3–4 metre landing-net handle is vital, and river groundbait and loose feed are not allowed.

Access & tickets

Saracens Head Angling Group runs the stretch. Current membership fees are not published; the club says fees are reviewed annually and should be confirmed by enquiry. Day-ticket pricing and booking instructions are still to be published, and day-ticket availability is not confirmed.

Fish the club names

chub, barbel, trout

Key rules

• Fishing is for members only; non-members may not fish club waters.
• Membership subscriptions must be paid before fishing club waters.
• Anglers must carry their club identity card.
• A valid Environment Agency rod licence is required.
• A maximum of two rods is allowed on rivers.
• Groundbait and loose feed are prohibited on rivers.
• Lead core is prohibited, and barbless hooks are required on all club waters.
• Dogs, radios, loud music, fires and barbecues are prohibited. Leave gates as you find them and take litter home.

Where it is