Manor Farm, Wasperton

River level

The lowdown

• This is a cracking bit of Avon with a fairly shallow feel in places, so don’t expect a uniform deep channel all the way through.
• The upstream section gets properly busy with weed and reed growth in summer. That can make swims a bit fiddly, but it also gives the fish plenty of cover.
• Downstream is where the deeper water is, so it’s worth having a good look before settling into the first tempting peg.
• The BAA reckons light float tackle is suitable for the named species. Nice and simple — ideal for working likely water rather than lugging loads of kit.
• Chub, roach, perch, pike and barbel are named for the stretch, with occasional trout also reported by the rights holder.
• Vehicles can be driven along the river bank to chosen pegs when conditions allow. Handy, though the bank can turn rutted and muddy after wet weather.
• There’s an upstream car park at the official coordinates, postcode CV35 8EB. The downstream car park is reached from the village T-junction, turning left and then almost immediately right.
• Access is via Wasperton village and a track beside a Private Road sign. Follow the approach instructions and close gates on the access tracks as directed.
• Summer weed and reeds will shape the approach, while the deeper downstream water gives you another option when the shallow areas look awkward or heavily choked.
• Night fishing is expressly prohibited here, so this one is strictly a daylight session. The BAA handbook has the fuller maps, access routes and parking detail.

Methods: Light float tackle is the main approach mentioned for this stretch, suited to working the shallower runs, weed edges and reed-fringed cover. Check the deeper downstream water too, especially when the upstream section is heavily grown in.

Access & tickets

Get BAA membership online, by telephone or by post; the 2026 membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Under-13 membership is free, and night permits must be bought separately in advance from BAA headquarters.

Fish the club names

chub, roach, perch, pike, barbel, trout

Key rules

• Membership-only association water; the official page does not advertise a separate day ticket.
• Fishing is subject to BAA bye-laws and an Environment Agency licence.
• Night fishing is expressly prohibited at Manor Farm.
• Members must close gates on the access tracks as directed by the approach instructions.
• Use the official approach via Wasperton village and the track beside the Private Road sign.

Where it is