Abermule — BAA

River level

The lowdown

• This is typical upper River Severn stuff — a nice mix of pace and depth rather than one flat, samey channel.
• The BAA-held bank is the left bank. The stretch starts immediately downstream of the BAA Aberbechan water.
• There’s approximately three-quarters of a mile to explore, with deep runs for holding fish and shallower glides that should suit a roving approach.
• For coarse fishing, trotting the glides or working a feeder through the deeper runs are the obvious starting points.
• The water is also described as suitable for game fishing, so trout and salmon are covered by BAA membership, subject to the bye-laws and the right Environment Agency licence.
• Access is off the A483 between Welshpool and Newtown. Turn at the Dolforwyn Hall sign, then follow the approach through two left turns to the farm yard.
• Look for the BAA PARK HERE sign. From there, follow the BAA signs on foot down to the river — nice and simple, with no need for a load of faff.
• The BAA handbook has the fuller maps, access routes and parking details, so it’s worth checking that before setting off.
• There’s no night fishing on this stretch. Plan a daylight session and keep within the BAA rules and access instructions.

Methods: Trotting the shallower glides and feeder fishing the deep runs look the bob-on starting points for coarse anglers. Game anglers have suitable water too, with trout and salmon covered by the membership terms and the appropriate Environment Agency licence.

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

trout, carp

Named by Birmingham Anglers Association Limited across its waters, not for this stretch on its own.

Key rules

• BAA membership is required to fish Association waters.
• Membership runs from 1 January to 31 December.
• Fishing is covered for coarse fish, trout and salmon, subject to BAA bye-laws and the appropriate Environment Agency licence.
• No fishing is permitted at night on the Abermule stretch.
• Follow the BAA signs on foot from the parking area to the river.
• Use the access route from the A483 via the Dolforwyn Hall sign, then the two left turns to the farm yard.

Where it is