Fishing In and Around Bewdley

The River Severn can be legally fished for free within the town with a National Rod Licence.  Roach, chub, dace and perch can be caught and Bewdley is a noted hot spot for barbel.  Additionally private coarse fishing pools are listed below:

Wharton Farm, Long Bank
01299 401545
Three pools.  Day tickets are available.  Call Mr Tilsley for further details.

Haye Farm Pools, Ribbesford
01299 403371
Two pools.  Open 7 days from dawn ‘til dusk.  Day tickets are available.  Further information from Mr. Norgrove.

Clay Farm, Clows Top
01299 832421
Three pools: 2 carp and 1 silverfish. Open 7 days from dawn ‘til dusk.  Costs £4 per day.  Fly fishing available at £10 per day, catch and release. 

Wellfield Pools, Little Meadow Farm, Kinlet
01299 841264
Five pools.  Open 7 days from dawn ‘til dusk.  Costs £4 per day for adults, £3 for OAPs and £2 for children.  Car park and toilets.

Furnace Mill Fishery, Far Forest
01299 266777
Four pools.  Day tickets available.  Open 7 days from 7.30am until dusk.  Open and club matches welcome.  Car park and toilets.  For further information call Jane or Ed Brown.

Strawberry Fields Fishery, Bewdley
07735 334142 Paul Lane.
1 pool: Carp, tench, bream, roach and rudd. Open 7 days. Costs £4 per day. Tickets from Hopleys Farm Shop or café. Feed pellets available from farm shop. Car park, toilets, café, camping, caravanning.

Stan Lewis, founder of Bewdley’s tackle shop, is a good source of information and advice.  The shop also supplies day tickets and fishing permits and is open 7 days 6am-6pm.  S. R. Lewis, Severnside South, 01299 403358.

Bewdley hosts an annual angling festival in July. Details to be posted on our What’s On guide.