Aberechan & Penarth — BAA

River Severn
1+ mi
SY16 3AQ
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From
Penarth Weir (upstream limit, access via canal towpath)
To
Plant Yard / Bechan Brook section (downstream limit)

Birmingham AA's Aberbechan and Penarth water, over a mile of left bank from Penarth Weir down to the Plant Yard and Bechan Brook section, reached along the canal towpath. Many salmon are caught each year (all must be returned — NRW byelaw). Members only — annual membership £50. Species include Salmon, Dace, Chub, Pike, Trout, Grayling and Barbel. No night fishing.

Permits

Season Ticket £
Full adult (17-64): £50/yr. Senior (65+): £40/yr. Junior (13-16): £15/yr. Family (couple + 2 children under 17): £100/yr. Infant (under 13): Free. Non-fishing: £5/yr. Year: 1 Jan–31 Dec. Night permits: £10/night (certain venues, advance from HQ). Guide book: £2 from tackle dealers / £4 from BAA HQ.
Day Ticket £
No day tickets
Night Fishing
No (no night fishing)
Where To Buy
Online: baa.uk.com/join-us | Post to BAA Ltd, 30 The Old Woodyard, Hall Drive, Hagley, Worcs DY9 9LQ | Tel: 01562 882116 (Mon-Fri 9:30am-2pm) | baajnw@btinternet.com

Parking

Parking Information
Field adjacent to Aberbechan Bridge (gate code on BAA membership card). Access to upstream end via canal towpath from derelict lock keeper's cottage gate. Short section below Bechan Brook/Plant Yard also via towpath.

Species

Salmon
Dace
Chub
Pike
Trout
Grayling
Barbel
At a Glance
Controller
Birmingham Anglers Association (BAA)
Bank
Left
Access
Membership Only
Night fishing
No
Pegs
Postcode
SY16 3AQ

Last Verified - October 2026

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