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Clevelode — River Severn

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Clevelode is a flat, flood-prone River Severn stretch between Worcester and Upton-upon-Severn, run by Malvern Hills Trust. It’s permit-only water, with fishing from 6am until dusk and no night fishing.

Run by Malvern Hills Trust · checked 14 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Kempsey Yacht Club 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 Kempsey Yacht Club on Live River Levels

The lowdown

  • This is proper Severn valley country, with a broad, flat feel and floodwater able to reach the farm track. Keep an eye on conditions before setting off.
  • The stretch is at Clevelode, south of Worcester, between Worcester and Upton-upon-Severn. The local scene includes a boat mooring, so expect a bit of river activity.
  • There’s no numbered peg count or stated fishery length, so it’s very much a case of finding a suitable swim on the bank rather than working to a peg map.
  • Wading isn’t allowed. You’ll need to fish from shore, picking out the crease, steadier edges and any comfortable-looking holding water from the bank.
  • A float or feeder approach would make sense on this sort of river, with enough flexibility to search the near margin and the main flow. Keep things tidy and mobile.
  • The valley is flood-prone, so river levels and access conditions matter. A bit of colour and extra push can change the river quickly after wet weather.
  • Fishing is allowed from 6am until dusk only. No sneaky overnight rods — lines or rods must not be left out overnight, and night fishing is banned.
  • All fish must go straight back. Barbless hooks are required, lead weights are banned, and keep nets and match fishing are not permitted.
  • Coarse anglers can use up to two rods, while salmon or trout fishing is limited to one rod. Gaffs and tailers are prohibited, and wildlife and other visitors must be disturbed as little as possible.

Methods: Keep it simple and bank-based: trotting or feeder fishing can help search the steadier water, crease and margins. Stay mobile, watch the river and avoid setting up where floodwater or boat activity could make things awkward.

Access & tickets

Malvern Hills Trust fishing permit

For Trust permit holders only. Applications can be made by email, post or in person at the Trust office. A copy of an Environment Agency rod licence is required.

£3.00 (as listed 14 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Postage and administration charge

Additional charge when applicable.

£2.00 (as listed 14 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Apply for a Malvern Hills Trust fishing permit by email, post or in person at the Trust office. Applicants must provide a copy of their Environment Agency rod licence; payment is accepted by card, cash, cheque or bank transfer.

Fish the club names

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

Key rules

  • A Malvern Hills Trust fishing permit is required; access is for Trust permit holders only.
  • An Environment Agency rod licence is required, and anglers must comply with Environment Agency byelaws.
  • Fishing is permitted from 6am until dusk. Night fishing is not permitted.
  • Maximum of two rods per angler for coarse fishing; one rod per angler for salmon or trout.
  • Barbless hooks must be used.
  • All fish must be returned immediately after capture.
  • Keep nets and lead weights are prohibited. Match fishing is not permitted.
  • Wading is not permitted; anglers must remain on shore.
  • Gaffs and tailers are prohibited for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt, lamprey and eel.
  • Anglers must remove litter and discarded tackle, and minimise disturbance to wildlife and other visitors.

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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