How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Worcester, United Kingdom ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar bite times, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar bite times and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing in Worcester, United Kingdom centres on the River Severn, one of Britain’s premier coarse fishing rivers, backed up by productive canals, pools and commercials around the city. Anglers target barbel, chub, bream, roach, perch, pike and zander, with year-round opportunities for specimen and pleasure fishing alike. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:363,923 kmProximity:98.1 %
Moon Phases for Worcester
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minor Time:03:00 pm - 05:00 pm
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minor Time:09:35 pm - 11:35 pm
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Worcester
Worcester sits on one of the most famous coarse fishing rivers in the UK – the middle River Severn. Around the city, the Severn, the Worcester & Birmingham Canal and a ring of well-stocked commercial fisheries provide varied and reliable sport. Barbel, chub, bream, roach and perch dominate, with pike and zander offering strong predator fishing in colder months.
Seasonal patterns on the Severn are pronounced. In late spring and throughout summer, warm flows bring barbel and chub into classic crease lines, tails of gravel runs and undercut banks. Mild summer evenings are ideal for rolling meat or fishing static halibut pellets, with many anglers targeting the dusk-to-dark feeding spell. Autumn is prime time for bigger barbel and chub as they feed hard; step up hooklengths, use heavier leads to hold bottom in extra water, and feed a steady trickle of pellets or hemp. Winter sees sport switch toward roach, dace, perch and predators. When the river is low and clear, scale down to fine hooklengths and small hooks with bread flake, maggots or pinkies. During coloured, rising water, larger baits like lobworms or cheesepaste score well for chub.
Worcester’s stretches of the Worcester & Birmingham Canal offer more controlled conditions when the Severn is high or unfishable. The canal holds roach, skimmers, perch and the odd bonus bream or tench. A simple pole or light waggler setup with groundbait and pinkies is enough to keep bites coming, especially around marinas, bridge holes and wider pound sections where fish naturally group up. Perch cluster around moored boats, ladders and any visible structure; small worms or prawn baits fished just off the bottom can be deadly.
Commercial stillwaters around Worcester focus heavily on carp, F1s, bream and tench. These venues fish consistently in all but the coldest conditions. In warmer months, pellet waggler, method feeder and shallow pole tactics dominate, with 6–8 mm pellets, corn and meat key hookbaits. In winter, switch to smaller hooks, fine lines and micro pellets or maggots on the hook, fishing tight to islands, shelves and any visible cover. On heavily pressured commercials, feeding less but more accurately often outperforms piling in bait.
Predator anglers on the Severn around Worcester focus on pike and zander. Autumn and winter are best, particularly on dull days or in coloured water after rain. Ledgered deadbaits such as roach or smelt work well for pike, while smaller deadbaits or jigged soft plastics near the bottom are effective for zander. Concentrate on deeper holes, bends, and below weirs where prey fish accumulate.
Key tactical tips include carrying a range of feeders and leads to cope with changing Severn flows, using strong but balanced tackle for barbel (reliable reels, robust mainline and abrasion-resistant hooklengths), and always plumbing depth carefully on the canal and commercials to find shelves and depth changes. By matching tactics to the specific water—river, canal or pool—and closely watching flow, colour and temperature, anglers in Worcester can enjoy consistent, year-round fishing for a wide range of species.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Worcester area
We found a total of 25 potential fishing spots nearby Worcester. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
River Teme - 2.53394143987km , Bevere Island - 5.11318158977km , River Stour - 16.5940683787km , Kemerton - 20.28581939852km , River Avon - 21.60822929869km , River Arrow - 24.34726421436km , Hatherly Brook - 31.52911277248km , River Lugg - 32.24609289262km , River Frome - 33.21358587731km , Borrow Beck - 34.11528851583km , Norman's Brook - 34.13713040965km , Withymoor Island - 34.49281338356km , Bourn Brook - 35.62336023973km , River Leadon - 36.04646297152km , Alney Island - 36.37669557542km , Bromford Stop - 38.26079871517km , Ley Brook - 38.92215531735km , River Corve - 39.22200778411km , River Rea - 44.16372377159km , Crescent Wood Island - 44.94164128542km , River Cole - 45.6271153739km , Lake - 46.7701087093km , River Leam - 46.95141998013km , Finham Brook - 48.15728298506km , River Clun - 48.34504384859km
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