Teme Leigh

River level

The lowdown

• This is a walk-in meadow-access stretch, not a roadside fishery. You’ll be walking over two meadows before getting to the water, so pack light and keep the faff down.
• The whole vibe is quiet and tucked away. It’s aimed squarely at anglers wanting to get away from it all rather than fish somewhere busy.
• The stretch runs for approximately half a mile. That gives you a decent bit of water to explore, though the number of individual pegs isn’t stated.
• Barbel are the headline act here, with the society describing the fishing as quality. Chub are also specifically named for the Leigh water.
• The wider Worcester Angling Society River Teme waters are renowned for barbel and chub too, so those are the species to build your approach around.
• A sensible starting point is to look for the usual barbel and chub water features: steady runs, creases and any deeper-looking glide. The facts don’t give exact swims, depths or named features, so keep your eyes peeled.
• For barbel, a feeder approach is the obvious route when the river has a bit of colour. Chub can be tackled more quietly, with a float or light feeder line where the flow allows.
• Give yourself time to walk the meadows and settle in. This isn’t a quick hop-out-the-car-and-fish venue, and the secluded setting is a big part of the appeal.
• Day permits must be sorted before fishing. There’s no stated pay-on-the-bank option, so don’t leave the ticket until you’re standing by the water.
• Close every gate after access. Also check the competition calendar, because fishing is banned for three hours before society competitions.

Methods: Build around barbel and chub. Feeder fishing is a sensible bet for barbel, while trotting or a lighter float approach could suit chub where the flow allows.

Access & tickets

Non-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.

Fish the club names

barbel, chub

Key rules

• Coarse fishing only applies to the society’s guest-permit conditions covering Leigh Water.
• Permits must be purchased before fishing.
• Guest visitors must be accompanied by a society member.
• Guest permits must be for specific dates.
• A maximum of two guest permits per member per day is allowed.
• Anglers must close gates after access.
• Fishing is prohibited for three hours before society competitions.
• All anglers must hold a current Environment Agency fishing licence.
• Anglers enter the venue at their own risk; the society accepts no liability for injury, damage, loss of equipment or loss of transport.

Where it is