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Nethertown / Handsacre — River Trent

A peaceful, rural 300-metre bit of the River Trent near Nethertown and Handsacre. It’s single-bank fishing, with parking tucked behind the pegs and a proper mixed bag of Trent species on the books.

Run by Wishing Well Anglers Association · checked 13 Oct 2026

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Kings Bromley 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 compact stretch at roughly 300 metres, so it’s more about picking the right swim than marching for miles. Nice and manageable.
  • WWAA describes the venue as peaceful and rural. The surroundings are farmland and river meadow country, with Nethertown and Handsacre close by.
  • It’s single-bank fishing, with the parking behind the pegs. Handy stuff. Full access and parking details come with membership, so there’s no faffing about with guesswork.
  • The Trent here has a broad mix of named species: roach, dace, chub, perch, pike, trout, grayling and barbel. A proper varied bit of river.
  • For the silverfish, trotting or a light feeder would be the obvious starting points where the flow suits. Keep an eye out for steadier water and the crease.
  • Chub and barbel give you a reason to fish tighter to features and the better-looking flow. A feeder approach should cover you when the river’s carrying a bit more water.
  • Perch and pike add a cheeky bit of variety, while trout and grayling round out the river’s character. Don’t assume every swim is doing the same thing.
  • There’s no night fishing at present, so this is strictly a daylight venue. Plan around the conditions and make the most of the session.
  • WWAA membership runs from 1 January to 31 December. The association aims to keep membership around 75 anglers, but the membership page currently reports a lengthy waiting list and says no additional members are being taken.

Methods: A flexible river approach makes most sense here: trot or fish a light feeder for the roach, dace and chub, then switch things up for barbel, perch or pike. Work the crease, quieter water and any likely features in the flow.

Access & tickets

Adult WWAA membership

Membership runs from 1 January to 31 December. WWAA does not charge a joining fee. Current availability is restricted by a lengthy waiting list; the membership page says no additional members are being taken.

£50 (as listed 13 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Under-16 fishing

Under-16s fish free when accompanied by a WWAA member.

Fishing access is through Wishing Well Anglers Association membership, but its membership page currently says no more members are being accepted because of a lengthy waiting list. The published full adult membership is £50, with no joining fee; access and parking instructions come with membership.

Fish the club names

roach, chub, perch, pike, trout, barbel

Key rules

  • Single-bank fishing.
  • Night fishing is not currently permitted.
  • Under-16s fish free when accompanied by a WWAA member.
  • WWAA membership runs from 1 January to 31 December.
  • WWAA does not sell day tickets.

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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