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Trimpley & Northwood — BAA

A proper Middle Severn barbel stretch, with Trimpley and nearby Northwood both run by Birmingham Anglers Association. Trimpley is roughly half a mile long, with the best pegs towards the railway bridge, while Northwood offers similar water and easier access.

Run by Birmingham Anglers Association Limited · checked 12 Oct 2026

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Bewdley 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

  • Trimpley is described by BAA as excellent barbel water. That’s the headline here — a proper barbel-focused bit of Middle Severn.
  • The Trimpley section runs for approximately half a mile. The best pegs are towards the railway bridge, so that’s the area to have in mind when planning your session.
  • Northwood is described as similar water to Trimpley. It’s part of the same BAA stretch and gives you another Middle Severn option.
  • Access at Trimpley is now via the public footpath through Eymore Wood. The old Trimpley car park at the end of Northwood Lane is permanently closed.
  • Eymore Wood public car park is around 52.410474, -2.331589. Don’t try to use the closed Trimpley parking spot — it’s a dead end for access.
  • Northwood involves a walk from the car park alongside the disused railway embankment. The BAA car park is about a mile along Northwood Lane, reached from the B4190.
  • The Northwood gate is immediately after the old railway bridge, and a BAA gate code is needed. The car park is around 52.385905, -2.321599.
  • There’s no night fishing on either Trimpley or Northwood. Night permits are not available for these venues, so sessions need to stay firmly in daylight hours.
  • Keep vehicles clear of gates and adjoining-property entrances. It’s a simple bit of courtesy, but important here. You’ll also need a valid BAA permit and the right Environment Agency licence.
  • The water is best viewed as a barbel-led Middle Severn fishery, with a longer walk at Trimpley and easier access at Northwood. A cracking choice for BAA members after a proper river session.

Methods: This is a barbel-focused Middle Severn fishery. Fish with legal methods and equipment under the BAA rules, with Trimpley’s barbel water the main draw.

Access & tickets

2026 full adult membership

BAA membership; permits fishing for coarse fish, trout and salmon on BAA waters, subject to BAA bylaws and the appropriate Environment Agency licence.

£50 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

2026 senior membership

BAA membership; permits fishing for coarse fish, trout and salmon on BAA waters, subject to BAA bylaws and the appropriate Environment Agency licence.

£40 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

2026 junior membership

BAA membership; permits fishing for coarse fish, trout and salmon on BAA waters, subject to BAA bylaws and the appropriate Environment Agency licence.

£15 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

2026 family membership

BAA membership; permits fishing for coarse fish, trout and salmon on BAA waters, subject to BAA bylaws and the appropriate Environment Agency licence.

£100 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

2026 infant membership

BAA membership; permits fishing for coarse fish, trout and salmon on BAA waters, subject to BAA bylaws and the appropriate Environment Agency licence.

Free (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

2026 non-fishing membership

BAA membership without fishing access.

£5 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

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

Key rules

  • A valid BAA permit is required.
  • Use legal fishing methods and equipment.
  • Release fish.
  • Dispose of litter responsibly.
  • Comply with vehicle restrictions.
  • No fishing at night.
  • An appropriate Environment Agency licence is required.

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 fish

Where it is

Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.

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