River guide
River Teme in Worcestershire
8 checked stretches so far — day tickets, club waters and guest tickets, each checked against the club's own pages.
The lowdown
The River Teme through Worcestershire has a proper rural feel, with peaceful banks, changing levels and a good mix of river species. This Bransford stretch sits within the Teme SSSI designation, with otters and kingfishers adding to the atmosphere.
The river can change its character quickly after rain, so checking the Bransford River Teme water levels is bob on before travelling. Lower levels leave all pegs available, while higher water can submerge platforms and cut steps.
Close season reminder
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 fishStretches
8 of 8 checked stretches. No rankings — we don't know which is "best" on your day, and neither does anyone else.
River Teme at Bransford Bridge
River Teme · Day ticket
A beautiful, peaceful half-mile of the River Teme at Bransford Bridge, run by Wards 84 Angling Club. There are around 17 pegs across two well-tended fields, with barbel, specimen chub and plenty of classic Teme species to go at.
Checked 10 Oct 2026
Teme Leigh
River Teme · Day ticket or members
A secluded half-mile River Teme stretch at Leigh, run by Worcester Angling Society. Proper escape-the-world stuff, with quality barbel and chub on the cards.
Checked 10 Oct 2026
River Teme at Becks, Rushwick
River Teme · Day ticket
A proper rural River Teme stretch near Rushwick and Powick, with Becks Farm access and a cracking reputation for barbel and chub. It’s run by Worcester Angling Society, with day permits available for the Lower Teme above Old Powick Bridge.
Checked 10 Oct 2026
Knightwick Haven Fishery
River Teme · Guest ticket
Knightwick Haven Fishery is a private, bookable River Teme stretch in Worcestershire, run and prepared by Richard Godsall of The Haven Fishery. It’s a cracking, secluded bit of river, with prolific big barbel, plenty of chub and a proper mix of river features to fish through.
Checked 10 Oct 2026
Ham Bridge, River Teme
River Teme · Members only
Ham Bridge is a proper rural middle-Teme stretch near Martley, with steep banks, deep water and a strong flow in places. It’s Society-controlled fishing, mainly for members, with the chance of a very big barbel if you bring the right gear.
Checked 10 Oct 2026
Pard House Farm, River Teme, Shelsley Beauchamp
River Teme · Day ticket or members
Pard House Farm is one of Worcester Angling Society’s three River Teme beats, tucked around Shelsley Beauchamp in rural Worcestershire. It’s a proper meadow-style stretch with exceptional grayling fishing, plus the wider Teme reputation for barbel and chub.
Checked 10 Oct 2026
River Teme – Broadwas
River Teme · Members and residents
Broadwas is Docklow Pools’ own bit of the Worcestershire River Teme: a slow, deep, properly natural stretch with barbel and chub in the mix. It’s a quiet alternative to the main pools, but access is for Docklow members and residents only, with a booking-in faff before you head down.
Checked 10 Oct 2026
River Teme Powick (Lower Teme)
River Teme · Members only
The River Teme Powick, or Lower Teme, is Worcester Angling Society water running for approximately 1.5 miles from around Old Powick Bridge. It’s members only, with proper barbel, chub and roach appeal.
Checked 10 Oct 2026
Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.
Access & tickets
Non-member day ticket
Wards 84 Angling Club
Available from Alan’s Tackle in St Johns or Worcester Angling Centre on Brickfields Road. Not available on Sundays.
£7 (as listed 10/10/2026)
Covers: River Teme at Bransford Bridge
Non-member day permit
Worcester Angling Society
Available from Alan’s Fishing Tackle Shop, Malvern Road, Worcester, or through Swimbooker. Must be purchased before fishing.
£15 (as listed 10/10/2026)
Covers: Teme Leigh
Weekly permit
Worcester Angling Society
Valid for seven days from the purchase date.
£35 (as listed 10/10/2026)
Covers: Teme Leigh
Guest permit
Worcester Angling Society
£5 per day. Guest must be accompanied by a society member; specific dates required. Maximum two per member per day.
£5 per day (as listed 10/10/2026)
Covers: Teme Leigh
Day permit
Worcester Angling Society
Lower Teme above Old Powick Bridge; available to non-members. Must be purchased before fishing.
£15 (as listed 10/10/2026)
Covers: River Teme at Becks, Rushwick
Weekly permit
Worcester Angling Society
Seven days from purchase. Must be purchased before fishing.
£35 (as listed 10/10/2026)
Covers: River Teme at Becks, Rushwick
Knightwick fishery booking
The Haven Fishery
Private group booking for up to four anglers per day. The booking page lists the current price as £65 per day for all four rods.
£65 per day for all four rods (as listed 10/10/2026)
Covers: Knightwick Haven Fishery
Knightwick fishery listed price
The Haven Fishery
The Knightwick page lists £60 per day for up to four anglers.
£60 per day for up to four anglers (as listed 10/10/2026)
Covers: Knightwick Haven Fishery
Guided fishery tour
The Haven Fishery
Two-hour tour covering the best swims, rigs and baits.
£40 additional (as listed 10/10/2026)
Covers: Knightwick Haven Fishery
Society membership
Izaak Walton Angling Society (Worcester)
The stretch is Society-controlled fishing and is primarily accessed by members.
Covers: Ham Bridge, River Teme
Resident day ticket
Izaak Walton Angling Society (Worcester)
Pitlands Farm Holidays may issue day tickets to its residents. The Society does not issue general day tickets.
Covers: Ham Bridge, River Teme
Salmon permit
Izaak Walton Angling Society (Worcester)
A Society salmon permit is required to fish for salmon.
Covers: Ham Bridge, River Teme
Day permit
Worcester Angling Society
For non-members. Must be purchased before fishing. Available from Alan’s Fishing Tackle Shop or through Swimbooker.
£15 (as listed 10/10/2026)
Covers: Pard House Farm, River Teme, Shelsley Beauchamp
Weekly permit
Worcester Angling Society
Runs for seven days from purchase.
£35 (as listed 10/10/2026)
Covers: Pard House Farm, River Teme, Shelsley Beauchamp
Guest permit
Worcester Angling Society
Guests must be accompanied by a Society member. Specific dates only, limited to two per member per day.
£5 per day (as listed 10/10/2026)
Covers: Pard House Farm, River Teme, Shelsley Beauchamp
Docklow Pools member or resident access
Docklow Pools
River access is restricted to Docklow Pools members and residents. Book in with Docklow Tackle before visiting.
Covers: River Teme – Broadwas
Environment Agency rod licence
Docklow Pools
Required in addition to fishery access, where applicable.
Covers: River Teme – Broadwas
2026/27 full local membership
Worcester Angling Society
Worcester Angling Society membership
£45 (as listed 10/10/2026)
Covers: River Teme Powick (Lower Teme)
2026/27 full external membership
Worcester Angling Society
Worcester Angling Society membership
£50 (as listed 10/10/2026)
Covers: River Teme Powick (Lower Teme)
New member joining fee
Worcester Angling Society
Applies to new members
£15 (as listed 10/10/2026)
Covers: River Teme Powick (Lower Teme)
Species
We only tag a stretch with a fish when the club names it. Some clubs name fish across all their water rather than stretch by stretch — those are flagged on the card.
| Stretch | Carp | Bream | Roach | Pike | Perch | Barbel | Trout | Chub | Eel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Teme at Bransford Bridge | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
| Teme Leigh | ● | ● | |||||||
| River Teme at Becks, Rushwick | ● | ● | |||||||
| Knightwick Haven Fishery | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
| Ham Bridge, River Teme | ●* | ●* | |||||||
| Pard House Farm, River Teme, Shelsley Beauchamp | ● | ||||||||
| River Teme – Broadwas | ● | ● | |||||||
| River Teme Powick (Lower Teme) | ●* | ●* | ●* | ●* | ●* | ●* | ●* |
● named by the club for this stretch · ●* named across the club's waters · blank = not named (not "absent").
Rules — who runs what
Day tickets cost £7 and are available from Alan’s Tackle in St Johns or Worcester Angling Centre on Brickfields Road. Non-member day tickets are not available on Sundays.
Club pageNon-members can buy West Diglis day permits from Alan’s Fishing Tackle Shop; the Society homepage also advertises day permits through Swimbooker. Get yours before fishing, as there’s no bank payment.
Club pageThe Haven Fishery
Booking is by telephone or email after confirmation from The Haven Fishery. The official access postcode is WR6 5PH. A two-hour guided fishery tour is available for an additional £40.
Izaak Walton Angling Society (Worcester)
The water is primarily accessed by Izaak Walton Angling Society members, and the Society does not issue general day tickets. Day tickets may be issued by Pitlands Farm Holidays to its residents; the farm is part-way up the hill from Ham Bridge towards Clifton-on-Teme.
Club pageDocklow Pools
Book in with Docklow Tackle before visiting the river. Fishing enquiries are handled by Docklow Tackle on 01568 760 544.
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Each stretch page lists its own key rules. You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence on all of them.
River levels
Measured readings straight from the Environment Agency. These are the nearest gauges we've matched — not readings from the stretches themselves.
Measured — Environment Agency
Bransford 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
Measured — Environment Agency
Knightsford Bridge 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
Measured — Environment Agency
Stanford Bridge 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
Tips & reports
Our take (editorial, not club advice): on any decent-sized river, a lead that holds bottom without dragging is half the battle — go up in weight before you go up in bait. A bit of extra colour after rain often brings barbel and bream closer in, but a fast-rising, debris-filled river is dangerous; if in doubt, don't. Weather tools built for still lakes don't translate neatly to rivers, so we haven't bolted a lake-style weather score on here.
No angler reports on these stretches yet — we'll only show real ones once our moderated river reports are live.
Where this comes from · checked 10 Oct 2026
- GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fish
- Wards 84 Angling Club — home (wards84ac.co.uk)
- Worcester Angling Society — home (worcesteranglingsociety1838.co.uk)
- The Haven Fishery — home (havenfishery.org.uk)
- Izaak Walton Angling Society (Worcester) — home (izaakwaltonworcester.co.uk)
- Docklow Pools — home (docklowpools.com)
Rules, prices and ticket availability change — the rights holder's own page always wins.