Preston Boats — SAC

River Severn
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From
Railway bridge (upstream limit — river over bedrock, fast and shallow)
To
Island at downstream limit (tail end produces good Bream)

SAC's Preston Boats section, from the railway bridge, where the river runs fast and shallow over bedrock, down to the island at the bottom end, where the tail produces good bream. Members only — annual membership £40. Species include Barbel, Chub, Bream, Dace, Roach, Pike and Perch. Night fishing available.

Permits

Season Ticket £
Shrewsbury Anglers Club (SAC). 2025/26: Membership £40/yr (raised from £35 at Nov 2024 AGM). Capped at 275 members (raised from 250 in 2023/24 following end of Winsford Anglers reciprocal agreement). Waiting list — periodically closed, reopens for following season; do not email about joining until after season starts 16th June. No day tickets. Renewal deadline 15th March or moved to back of waiting list. Committee: Lee McGowan (Chairman/Secretary), John Hunsley (Membership Secretary), Dale Dulson (Head Bailiff/Work Parties), Matt Bradley (Pool Work Parties). info@shrewsburyanglersclub.co.uk | shrewsburyanglersclub.co.uk. Club also owns Lords Pool (stillwater, separate from Severn waters).
Day Ticket £
No day tickets
Night Fishing
Night fishing is allowed on all SAC river sections, with up to 5 nights at Pimley Manor. Rods must not be left unattended; if sleeping, rods must be wound in. Keep noise and torches down near homes.
Where To Buy
Email info@shrewsburyanglersclub.co.uk to join waiting list. Bank transfer once invited. No bank sales. | shrewsburyanglersclub.co.uk | info@shrewsburyanglersclub.co.uk | Facebook: Shrewsbury Anglers Club

Parking

Parking Information
Park ONLY on allowed areas — not on fields or crops. Be considerate to others when parking.

Species

Barbel
Chub
Bream
Dace
Roach
Pike
Perch
At a Glance
Controller
Shrewsbury Anglers Club (SAC)
Bank
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Access
Membership Only
Night fishing
Yes
Pegs
Postcode

Last Verified - July 2026

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