Eardington & Brook Section — BAA

River level

The lowdown

• This is Birmingham Anglers Association water, run by the BAA since its formation in 1883. Access is controlled, so don’t just rock up and expect to fish.
• The Brook Section produced a huge five-hour match weight of 155 lb in 2005. That gives you a fair idea of the stretch’s match pedigree when the river is on the munch.
• BAA favours swimfeeder and ledger tactics here. Keep things tidy and fish the crease, edges and steadier water rather than only hammering the main flow.
• The exact length of the section isn’t published, and neither is the number of pegs. So expect a proper bit of exploring rather than a neatly numbered peg map.
• The first few pegs upstream of the brook confluence belong to Albrighton Anglers. Take care around the boundary and don’t assume every peg is BAA water.
• The upstream limit of the BAA section is marked by a plastic barrier in the field edge. Handy enough, but worth locating before settling into a swim.
• The fishing path follows alongside the brook before taking you to the river. The access track leads to the BAA car park, with a gate code needed for entry.
• Coming from Bridgnorth, cross the river, bear left towards Chelmarsh, then continue towards Highley. The track is just before the railway bridge.
• There’s a maximum headroom of 7 feet at the car-park gate, and coaches aren’t permitted. Worth checking the vehicle before making the trip.
• Barbel, chub, pike, roach and dace are named for the BAA water. Night fishing is allowed, but only with a permit bought in advance from BAA headquarters.

Methods: Swimfeeder or ledger tactics are the favoured approach. Fish the flow changes and river features sensibly, with barbel and chub the obvious targets when conditions are right.

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

barbel, chub, pike, roach

Key rules

• Only BAA members or authorised persons may access or fish BAA waters under the BAA bye-laws.
• A valid Environment Agency rod licence is required.
• Anglers must carry valid BAA membership proof when fishing BAA waters.
• Night fishing is allowed only with a permit.
• Litter and discarded tackle are prohibited.
• The first few upstream pegs of the brook confluence belong to Albrighton Anglers.
• Coaches are not permitted.

Where it is