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)

A stretch on the River Severn running from Railway bridge (upstream limit — river over bedrock, fast and shallow) to Island at downstream limit (tail end produces good Bream). Upstream limit by railway bridge where river runs over bedrock. 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
CONFIRMED from shrewsburyanglersclub.co.uk/rules/: 'Night fishing is allowed on all river sections' (club-wide rule covering all six SAC river stretches). Up to 5 nights specifically permitted at Pimley Manor. Rods must not be left unattended; if sleeping, rods must be wound in. Respect for noise/torches near local homes required.
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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