Racecourse, Shottery Meadow, Stratford

River level

The lowdown

• This is open flood-meadow country, with the racecourse and Shottery Meadow giving the place a wide, airy feel.
• The published water starts below Severn Meadows Bridge and runs through to Peg 51. That’s a decent run of numbered pegs, though no exact mileage is given.
• It’s mainly coarse-water angling, so this is one for a relaxed session rather than a specialist game-fishing mission.
• The club names chub, roach, dace, gudgeon, perch, eels and pike across its fishing. Occasional carp and tench are mentioned too.
• The official details don’t pin down depths, flow, crease lines or individual swim features, so don’t expect a peg-by-peg tactical guide here.
• A 2025 Angling Trust match document gives access through the racecourse entrance, then along a track towards the river. Bob on for finding the general approach.
• The nearest postcode listed for racecourse access is CV37 9SE. The racecourse address is Luddington Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9SE.
• This is not a casual day-ticket water. Fishing is for members of Shipston Angling Club and members of the associated clubs.
• Shipston membership runs from 1 June to 31 May, and the club reports approximately 200 members. Worth sorting the paperwork before packing the feeder.
• No exact night-fishing policy, stretch-specific rules or rights-holder parking instructions are published for this water, so check with the club before heading off.
• We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: The club describes the fishing as mainly coarse angling. The checked details do not specify particular methods for this stretch, so any trotting, feeder or other approach should be confirmed with the relevant club rules.

Access & tickets

Fishing is available to Shipston Angling Club members and members of the associated clubs, ADDAC and Stratford-upon-Avon Angling Association. Contact the relevant club for current membership arrangements before travelling.

Fish the club names

chub, roach, perch, pike, eel, carp, tench

Named by Shipston Angling Club, in association with ADDAC and Stratford-upon-Avon Angling Association across its waters, not for this stretch on its own.

Key rules

• Membership-only water according to the official club information.
• Members of the associated clubs may fish the water.
• Shipston Angling Club membership runs from 1 June to 31 May.
• No official rules page specific to this exact stretch was found.
• No official night-fishing policy for this exact stretch was found.

Where it is