River Severn — Birds Meadow, The Mythe, Tewkesbury

The lowdown

• The big feature here is depth. BAA describes its combined Ripple & Birds Meadow fishery as very deep water — that's the main bit of bank-side character to keep in mind, rather than expecting a shallow-water stretch.
• Bream shoals get a proper mention in the combined fishery description. If bream are your thing, they're a named attraction here, although BAA doesn't split that description into individual Birds Meadow swims or point you towards a particular peg.
• Chub and roach are described as present in fair numbers, with a few large barbel also mentioned. That wording matters: the barbel are an extra draw, not a promise of loads of them queueing up in your swim.
• Pike and zander fishing both get highlighted too. So the appeal isn't just about bream and silver fish; predator anglers have two named species to consider in this deep-water Severn fishery.
• Getting there starts at M50 junction 1. Take the A38 south towards Tewkesbury, then turn right beside Tewkesbury Garden Centre before the Ledbury turning. That's the published approach for the combined venue.
• There's parking at the bottom of the hill, or you can follow the track into Birds Meadow and park in the field. Have your membership card handy: the gate combination is printed on it. Shut and lock gates afterwards.
• Fancy an overnight session? Check with BAA first. The combined page mentions a night permit, but the separate eligible-venues list names Ripple rather than Birds Meadow. Don't assume the shared listing gives Birds Meadow the same overnight access.

Methods: Bream, chub and roach give you the coarse-fishing options, while pike and zander fishing are specifically highlighted. The combined listing doesn't specify rigs or tactics; very deep water is the key feature it flags.

Access & tickets

Get BAA membership online, by telephone or by post; the 2026 membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Under-13 membership is free, and night permits must be bought separately in advance from BAA headquarters.

Fish the club names

bream, chub, roach, barbel, pike, zander

Key rules

• BAA membership is required; the association does not issue day permits on any water.
• Members must hold the appropriate Environment Agency fishing licence.
• Gates must not be left open or unlocked.
• Caught fish must be returned to the water.
• Confirm Birds Meadow night-fishing eligibility with BAA; night permits for eligible venues must be purchased in advance.

River level

Where it is