Raby Estate, Cressage, Shrewsbury — Prince Albert Angling Society

River Severn

3 miles left bank + 2 miles right bank (5 miles total)

needs verify

From

Left bank upper limit above Eyton Rock, near Eyton-on-Severn (also separate right bank stretch below Cressage Bridge)

Left bank ends at Cressage Bridge; right bank runs from Cressage Bridge down to where the river meets the abandoned railway

A substantial PAAS water at Cressage, Shrewsbury — 3 miles of left-bank fishing opposite the existing Cound Estate water, plus a further 2 miles of right-bank water downstream, ending at Cressage Bridge. Banks mostly too overgrown for fly fishing except at the upper end. A superb mixed game and coarse fishery, noted for salmon and barbel, and also a good chub water. The fishing near Cressage Bridge is particularly good for specimen barbel and fine roach, and is a good salmon water too. Access for older members is good at Cressage Bridge itself.

Permits

Season Ticket £

Prince Albert Angling Society (PAAS) membership required. Full Adult: £150/yr + £150 joining fee (£300 first year). 2–3 year waiting list. Intermediate (16–18): £60/yr + £60 joining fee. Junior (under 16): £25/yr, no joining fee, no waiting list. Non-angling adult: £15/yr. Membership runs Jan–Dec. Mixed Game and Coarse water — Rules of Etiquette for Game Fishing obligatory.

Day Ticket £

No day tickets — members only.

Night Fishing

Night fishing prohibited on this water — bivvies also not allowed as a consequence.

Where To Buy

paas.co.uk

Parking

Parking Information

Left and right bank stretches approached separately. LEFT BANK (upper limit): via B4380 from the A5 Shrewsbury bypass, through Atcham to the Viroconium crossroads, right to Wroxeter, through the village to Eyton-on-Severn, right past the water tower, continue until the track turns left — field gate on the right, park on the verge without blocking gateways. On foot down the lane, through the gate, right across the field to the river. LEFT BANK (downstream end): stay on B4380 to the Eaton Constantine crossroads (not to be confused with Eyton), follow the Cressage spur, right onto a by-road shortly before road meets river — gate leads to off-road parking for 3–4 cars. Steep path to a good salmon pool. RIGHT BANK: cross Cressage Bridge (the left bank's lower limit), park in the gated area ~250 yards from the river (room for 10–12), giving access to the right-hand bank length. Also reachable directly from Shrewsbury via A458.

Species

Barbel

Brown Trout

Chub

Eel

Dace

Perch

Pike

Roach

Salmon

At a Glance

Controller

Prince Albert Angling Society (PAAS)

Bank

Both

Access

Membership Only

Night fishing

Pegs

Postcode

needs verify

Last Verified - August 2026

Something changed? Found an error? Let us know and we will update this listing.

Report an issue