River Severn – West Diglis, Worcester

The lowdown

• Start with the boundary, not just the first tempting peg. The upstream limit is the fence beside Diglis Bridge, adjoining the Weir Lane footpath. Look for the WAS sign marking the pedestrian entrance.
• The fishing runs along the field to the River Teme mouth. That gives you two clear landmarks to work between — handy for keeping your session on the Society’s stretch without any boundary faff.
• Large barbel, chub and bream get a proper mention here. They’re the headline fish for West Diglis, rather than a promise of what’ll be on the munch when you turn up.
• There’s more than the bigger fish to think about. Roach, perch, dace and bleak are also named for the stretch, so the smaller-fish side of this Severn water deserves a mention too.
• Pike and zander are both named, giving predator anglers another reason to look at West Diglis. Mind the bait rule, though: Society rules prohibit using coarse fish as bait, whether alive or dead.
• Take the bank access seriously. The banks are steep, and some pegs are difficult to climb out of. Think about getting back up before settling yourself and your kit into a swim.
• Some swims can be overgrown as well. Don’t treat every gap as an easy peg; choose somewhere you can get into and out of safely, rather than letting a tempting spot make the decision.
• Sort your permit before heading down — there’s no paying on the bank. And don’t plan a cheeky overnight session: the venue page says no night fishing, despite a conflicting exception in the general rules.

Methods: Barbel, chub and bream give you plenty to plan around, with pike and zander named too. Keep predator bait within Society rules; barbless or micro-barbed hooks are recommended on its river waters.

Access & tickets

Non-members can buy West Diglis day permits from Alan’s Fishing Tackle Shop; the Society homepage also advertises day permits through Swimbooker. Get yours before fishing, as there’s no bank payment.

Fish the club names

barbel, chub, bream, roach, perch, pike, zander

Key rules

• Buy your ticket before fishing; payment on the bank is not available.
• Carry your membership card or day permit at all times.
• The venue page prohibits night fishing; clarify the conflicting general Severn exception with WAS before planning any night session.
• Leave your peg clean and free of litter.
• Do not remove coarse fish.
• Do not use coarse fish, alive or dead, as bait.
• Barbless or micro-barbed hooks are recommended on Society river waters.
• Park without inconveniencing other road users.

River level

Where it is