River Trent – Enson to Weston, Staffordshire

The lowdown

• There’s approximately three miles of river between Enson and Weston, with the Trent & Mersey Canal alongside. That’s the broad layout; use the club’s access details rather than guessing your way onto the bank.
• Deep sweeping bends and long pools are the standout features here. Think carefully about how you’ll fish and land a fish in your chosen swim, especially where those banks sit high above the water.
• The faster runs bring a different bit of character to the stretch, with trout and grayling present. It’s not all deep, sweeping water, so bear that change in pace in mind when choosing a swim.
• The club reports chub up to 6lb and barbel up to 10lb. Cracking fish to have on the radar, but those figures aren’t a promise of what’ll be on the munch when you arrive.
• A long landing-net handle is worth taking seriously here: the club advises 3–4m. Some swims need care, so sort out your landing arrangements before settling in, not once you’ve got a fish on.
• Summer vegetation can get vigorous along the bank. Give yourself time to find the marked access and assess your swim; a bankside spot needs more thought than simply finding somewhere to put a rod.
• Access is available from the canal and other marked points. Members can find maps, parking notes and precise directions in the members area, which is the place to sort the practical bits before heading out.
• Keep the approach within the river rules: no groundbait or loose feed, barbless hooks only and no more than two rods. Overnight fishing is prohibited too, so this isn’t one for an overnight session.
• We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: Use the deep pools, sweeping bends and faster runs to guide your swim choice. Whatever your approach, keep it barbless and skip groundbait and loose feed completely.

Access & tickets

Get the current subscription through Saracens Head Angling Group’s membership enquiry form; capacity is limited, with a waiting list when full. The day-ticket page doesn’t confirm eligible waters, prices or booking arrangements, so contact the committee rather than assuming a day ticket covers this river.

Fish the club names

chub, barbel, trout

Key rules

• Non-members must not fish. Subscriptions must be paid before fishing, and members must not sublet or sell tickets.
• Carry your membership identity card and show it on request. A valid Environment Agency rod licence is required.
• A maximum of two rods is permitted on rivers.
• Barbless hooks are compulsory. Leadcore is prohibited.
• Groundbait and loose feed are prohibited on rivers.
• Overnight fishing is prohibited on this river. Dogs are prohibited on club waters.
• Leave gates as found and take all litter home.
• Radios, loud music, fires and barbecues are prohibited.

River level

Where it is