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17 waters in West Midlands

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Angling clubs in West Midlands

A club card is often the cheapest way to fish regularly. One membership can open up miles of river, canal and pools. It's also the quickest way to meet local anglers.

2 clubs with waters in your results

Birmingham Anglers Association

Birmingham β€” waters across the Midlands and Welsh borders

Adult Β£50/yr

One of the biggest clubs in the country (est. 1883). One card covers stretches of the Severn, Wye, Avon, Teme, Trent, Lugg and more, plus pools and canals.

Membership costs

Prices for: 2026 (1 January – 31 December)

Full (17–64)Β£50
Senior (65+)Β£40
Junior (13–16)Β£15
Child (under 13)FreeΒ£0
Family (2 adults, 2 children under 17)Β£100
Non-fishingΒ£5
Night permit (selected venues)Per night, members onlyΒ£10

Season: 1 January – 31 December

How to join: Apply online at baa.uk.com and your card is posted to you. The BAA doesn't sell day permits.

Club waters (10)
  • River Severn stretchesSee club
  • River Wye stretchesSee club
  • River Avon stretchesSee club
  • River Teme stretchesSee club
  • River Trent stretchesSee club
  • River Lugg stretchesSee club
  • River Stour stretchesSee club
  • River Mease stretchesSee club
  • River Alne stretchesSee club
  • River Anker β€” Bolehall Area

Plus many pools and canal stretches. Exact beats are in the BAA guide book and on its website.

Wolverhampton Angling Association

Wolverhampton & south Staffordshire canals

Adult Β£20/yr

Great-value canal club on the Staffs & Worcs and Shropshire Union canals around Wombourne, Brewood, Penkridge and Pendeford.

Membership costs

Prices for: Current published prices

AdultΒ£20
OAPΒ£15
DisabledΒ£15
Under 16FreeΒ£0
Day permitΒ£2.50

How to join: See the permits page on the club website.

Club waters (7)
  • Staffs & Worcs Canal β€” The Bratch to Awbridge Area
  • Staffs & Worcs Canal β€” Botterham Lock to Giggetty Area
  • Shropshire Union Canal β€” Brewood Area
  • Staffs & Worcs Canal β€” Penkridge Area
  • Staffs & Worcs Canal β€” Otherton Area
  • Staffs & Worcs Canal β€” Pendeford Area
  • Staffs & Worcs Canal β€” Four Ashes Area
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Midlands club details come from each club's own website on the date shown. Cards marked β€œDirectory listing” come from The Better Angler's club directory and haven't been checked against the club yet. β€œDetails uncertain” means we couldn't find a current official source. Prices and waters change each season, so always check with the club before you go. β€œArea” map links only show the general area.

Licences: in England and Wales you need an Environment Agency rod licence from age 13. Scotland has no rod licence, but you still need permission or a permit for the water. Northern Ireland needs a licence from DAERA or the Loughs Agency as well as a permit. Run a club or spotted something out of date? We'd love to hear from you.