Welcomer to Lucys Mill, Stratford upon Avon. One of my all time favourite river venues.
Two weirs and a great big slack. All kinds of fish to catch and specimens possible. A glorious and special fishery that will both reward the novice and challenge the expert. It is both very simple and extremely technical so there's a great deal to learn should you want to find out what weir pool fishing is all about. Should you like what you discover then you'll never tire of this venue so long as you might live. It is not everyone's cup of tea, though...
Because it isn't easy...!
However the rewards are there for the taking. Chub are present but I've only ever caught the one which is remarkable considering the thousands of casts I've made there. Likewise tench who crop up from time to time, but not yet on my rod. Carp ditto. Trout have been reported too — but I don't ever expect to have one grace my net. Barbel sport is epic when it arrives. But it rarely does for most who try. Roach are just as tricky as always but worth the effort because two-pounders have been documented and one-pound fish are quite common. Bream fishing is possible throughout the entire day and night and they are large fish on the whole. Silver bream are there too should you be lucky enough to discover the whereabouts of the small and highly localised shoals.
I've yet to fish the venue specifically for predators. But there's plenty of perch, zander and pike to target. If you like match angling then the venue also teems with bleak, gudgeon and dace. In addition to the rest of the species list this makes for a varied and exciting stack of fish to go at.
It is a very busy place all year round with thousands of passing tourists in summertime, and a constant stream of dog walkers every day. Keep your bait locked away or the mutts will have it. Boats pass through every few minutes at busy times. Keep an eye out for them or lose your end tackle and even your rods. Never leave a rod to fish for itself under any circumstances.
The venue is controlled by Leamington AA and the day ticket is available from the bailiff on the bank. This ticket also gives access to Stratford Recreation Ground above the weirs (a very different kettle of fish) and also Stratford Lido upstream and beyond. Should you find yourself without a peg to fish because it is a very popular venue and is often crammed with anglers on the weekend, then at least you do have alternatives nearby.
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