River Severn, Lower Leighton, Welshpool — Montgomeryshire Angling Association
A cracking three-quarter-mile bit of the River Severn at Lower Leighton, near Welshpool, run by Montgomeryshire Angling Association. Fishing is from the left bank looking downstream, starting at the B4381 bridge and finishing at Henfaes Brook.
Run by Montgomeryshire Angling Association · checked 11 Oct 2026
River Severn
River Severn, Lower Leighton, Welshpool — Montgomeryshire Angling Association
Our river artwork — photos for this stretch are on the way
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 a rural River Severn stretch with both coarse and game-fishing character. A proper mixed bag of river water, rather than a built-up or heavily managed-looking venue.
- The fishable bank is the left bank when you’re looking downstream. Handy enough, as the boundaries are nice and clear.
- The upstream end is the B4381 road bridge. From there, the club water runs roughly three-quarters of a mile downstream.
- Henfaes Brook marks the downstream boundary. Don’t wander beyond the club-water limits, and keep gates shut behind you.
- The MAA lists barbel, chub, dace, pike, trout and grayling across its waters. So there’s a fair bit of variety here, with coarse and game fish both on the menu.
- This is the sort of stretch that suits a proper river approach. Think reading the water, finding the crease and picking a swim rather than expecting everything to be lined up for you.
- Coarse and game fishing are both part of the stretch’s character. The facts don’t set out specific bait or tackle rules beyond the club regulations, so check the permit wording before you start faffing about.
- Keep it tidy and considerate. No fires or barbecues, no alcohol, and no tins such as sweetcorn or meat on MAA waters.
- Night fishing is strictly prohibited. One rod per permit is allowed, and fish must be returned alive to the same river or pool, except for trout and salmon.
- Vehicles need parking carefully and considerately for landowners and other anglers. A valid MAA permit and Environment Agency fishing licence are both required.
Methods: The stretch is described as coarse and game fishing water, so it lends itself to a thoughtful river approach rather than a one-size-fits-all set-up. Specific methods aren’t given in the checked details.
Access & tickets
2026/27 annual full adult membership
Full adult membership
£55 (as listed 11 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
2026/27 over-65 or disabled membership
Membership for over-65s or disabled anglers
£50 (as listed 11 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
2026/27 junior membership, ages 12–16
Junior membership
£10 (as listed 11 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
2026/27 junior membership, under 12
Junior membership
£2 (as listed 11 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
Winter permit
Covers 1 November to 31 March
£35 (as listed 11 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
Weekly permit
Weekly fishing permit
£25 (as listed 11 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
Day permit
Day fishing permit
£10 (as listed 11 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
Permits are not sold on the riverbank. They’re available from Welshpool Tourist Information or by payment to Montgomeryshire Angling Association.
Fish the club names
barbel, chub, pike, trout
Named by Montgomeryshire Angling Association across its waters, not for this stretch on its own.
Key rules
- A valid MAA permit is required.
- A valid Environment Agency fishing licence is also required.
- Fishing at night is strictly prohibited.
- Lighting fires or barbecues is prohibited.
- One rod per permit is allowed.
- Except for trout and salmon, caught fish must be returned alive to the same river or pool.
- Alcohol and tins such as sweetcorn or meat are prohibited.
- Anglers must not trespass beyond the club-water boundaries or leave gates open.
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 fishWhere it is
Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.
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