Wick - Kinver Freeliners Angling Club

River level

The lowdown

• This is a proper steady-paced bit of river, rather than a frantic bit of water. The club describes the flow as even, with an average depth around 10 feet.
• The water runs through three fields, giving the stretch a good spread of river to explore. There are no peg numbers listed, so expect to find your own comfortable swim.
• Bream are a real feature here, and the club reports fish over 7 lb. That makes the deeper, steadier water well worth a look with feeder tactics.
• Chub and roach are well distributed through the section. Float tactics can be effective, so trotting or working a float through the pace is firmly on the cards.
• Barbel are present, although the club says they are less prolific than in the upper reaches. Pick the crease and any changes in the riverbed rather than expecting them everywhere.
• Carp are in the stretch but are nomadic and can be tricky to locate. A bit of patience and moving around may be needed to find fish on the munch.
• There are predators too, with pike, large perch and zander reported. Keep an eye on quieter water and likely ambush spots.
• Night fishing is allowed for members, which opens up a different session on this deep, even-paced river. Overnight anglers must notify the owner by text or telephone first.
• Riverside parking is only allowed in dry weather and after the grass has been cut. Keep vehicles beside the river and never cross the fields.
• It is a club-water setup, so stick to the rules: maximum three rods from one swim, no fires or barbecues, and take every scrap of bait, groundbait and line home.

Methods: Float tactics are worth a proper go for chub and roach, while feeder work should suit the deeper bream water. Barbel, carp and the predators need a more mobile, feature-finding approach.

Access & tickets

Bevere is members-only and KFAC does not offer day tickets for this section. Membership runs from 1 April to 31 March, is capped at approximately 300 with a waiting list, and provides access to all club venues.

Fish the club names

carp, bream, roach, pike, perch, barbel, zander

Key rules

• Members must carry valid Environment Agency rod licences.
• A maximum of three rods may be used at one time from one swim or peg.
• Fixed leads are prohibited when ledgering; a large run ring must be used.
• Static freelining of bait is not permitted.
• Suitable landing nets and unhooking mats are required when fish may be placed on the ground.
• No fires or barbecues are permitted on club waters.
• No litter, unused bait, groundbait or fishing line may be left at the venue.
• Commercial guiding is prohibited. Dogs must be controlled and kept on a lead where permitted, with care around livestock.

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