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Buttington Bridge — BAA

Buttington Bridge is a proper upper-Severn stretch with a mix of deep holes and shallower water. BAA runs it, and there’s scope for both coarse and game fishing, with good pike water in the deeper bits.

Run by Birmingham Anglers Association Limited · checked 11 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Crew Green gauge

Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.

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We don't publish an "ideal level" — nobody can promise one. Flood water is dangerous: if it's up and coloured, stay well back from the edge. Open River Ready

The lowdown

  • This is typical upper Severn — varied, natural-looking river water rather than a uniform canal-style stretch.
  • Expect a bit of everything under the rod tip, with both deep and shallow areas to pick apart.
  • The deeper holes are the main draw for pike. Worth concentrating your effort there, especially when the river has a bit of colour.
  • Fly or bait are both allowed, so you can switch things up depending on conditions and what the river is doing.
  • The BAA lists both game and coarse fishing here. A handy option if you fancy changing approach during the day.
  • Salmon are taken above Buttington Bridge, but any salmon caught must go straight back under the stated Natural Resources Wales emergency byelaw.
  • At Buttington Bridge, roadside parking is available. There’s extra parking behind the level crossing farther along the A458.
  • Access is on foot via the paths to the river. There’s also access around the Powis Arms near Maginnis Bridge, where the BAA car park sits next to the bridge.
  • A further option is the church near the Powis Arms, with track access from the church area down to the water.
  • No night fishing here, so plan a proper daylight session. Carry your BAA membership card while fishing BAA water — bob on and no faff if checked.
  • We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: Keep it flexible: fly or bait are both available, with the deeper holes the obvious starting point for pike. For general river sport, work the varied depths and keep an eye on how the flow is pushing through the swim.

Access & tickets

BAA membership

Access arrangements are handled through the Birmingham Anglers Association membership system. Membership cards must be carried on BAA waters.

BAA waters guide

A paid guide to BAA waters is available for members and non-members.

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

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Key rules

  • Night fishing is prohibited.
  • All salmon caught must be returned under the stated Natural Resources Wales emergency byelaw.
  • BAA membership cards must be carried when fishing BAA waters.

Coarse fishing on English rivers is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That's the law for coarse fish on rivers — it's not a club rule, and game-fishing seasons work differently.

GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fish

Where it is

Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.

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