Kempsey — River Severn

River level

The lowdown

• You get approximately 900 yards of fishable water here, described by KFAC as a scenic lower-Severn fishery. Properly nice-looking stuff, by the sound of it.
• The river is deeper and slower than the middle Severn reaches. That steady flow makes it well suited to float fishing, with trotting a sensible way to search the water.
• Barbel are the principal target. The club has recorded fish over 14 lb, so there’s a decent chance of something with a bit of shoulder on the right gear.
• Bream shoals are present, giving you another option when the barbel aren’t playing ball. Zander are in too, including the club record at 19 lb.
• Dace, chub and roach round out the species list. There’s enough variety here for a proper all-round session rather than just sitting it out for one bite.
• The banks are steep, so getting in and out of the swims needs a bit of care. KFAC advises carrying a dog spike and knotted rope — not exactly optional faff on this venue.
• Night fishing is allowed, but it’s tightly timed. You can’t arrive before 05:00 and must be away by 23:00, so plan the session around those hours.
• Parking changes with conditions. In dry weather, use the first meadow for the southerly original section and stay within the signs; in wet weather, park by the container.
• For the newer northerly section, vehicles may use the bank in dry weather only as directed by KFAC. Keep vehicles at field edges and don’t cross the field before the coloured post or hay harvest.
• We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: Float fishing should be bob on in the deeper, steady flow, with trotting worth a go for the dace, chub and roach. For barbel, bream and zander, choose a suitable feeder or leger approach and work the deeper water.

Access & tickets

Bevere is members-only and KFAC does not offer day tickets for this section. Membership runs from 1 April to 31 March, is capped at approximately 300 with a waiting list, and provides access to all club venues.

Fish the club names

barbel, bream, zander, roach, chub, roach, chub, zander, bream, barbel

Key rules

• Members only; day tickets are not available for the Kempsey section.
• Membership cards, guest tickets or valid day tickets are required where applicable under KFAC rules.
• Night fishing is allowed, but anglers may not arrive before 05:00 and must depart by 23:00.
• The gate to the riverside field must not be left open or unlocked.
• The Kempsey gate combination is 367.
• A dog spike and knotted rope are advised for entering and leaving swims.
• Vehicles must not be taken beyond the signs in the first meadow.
• The farmer’s access to the meadow must not be blocked.

Where it is