River Salwarpe
River Salwarpe
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 10
The River Salwarpe is a charming tributary of the River Severn flowing through the heart of Worcestershire, England. This modest lowland river winds through a mix of agricultural countryside and historic landscapes, passing near the town of Droitwich Spa before joining the Severn near Hawford. Its character is typical of English Midlands rivers — gentle gradients, meandering bends, and a mix of slower pools and moderate runs that provide habitat for a variety of coarse fish species. The Salwarpe is a relatively intimate waterway, offering a quieter and more contemplative fishing experience compared to the larger rivers of the region.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at River Salwarpe and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Common Bream
Abramis brama
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Common Dace
Leuciscus leuciscus
Common Gudgeon
Gobio gobio
Common Roach
Rutilus rutilus
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
Rudd
Scardinius erythrophthalmus
Ruffe
Gymnocephalus cernua
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on River Salwarpe. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on River Salwarpe
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
England licenses and regulations
England Boating Regulations
Canal & River Trust is the navigation authority for most inland canals and rivers in England and Wales, covering boat licences, registration, and rules of navigation. For coastal/sea boating the national Maritime & Coastguard Agency guidance applies instead.
England Fishing License
An Environment Agency rod fishing licence is required to fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel in England. Buy a short-term or annual licence online via GOV.UK; junior licences are free but must be registered.
England Fishing Regulations
The official Environment Agency freshwater rod-fishing byelaws for England: close seasons, size and catch limits, permitted baits and methods, and rod limits. These apply in addition to holding a rod licence.
England Stream Access Laws
Closest official page on public access to land and water in England. Note there is no general public right to fish - fishing rights are privately owned, so you need the owner's or club's permission or a permit even where access on foot exists.
Take River Salwarpe with you
The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.
Use the map without signal
Download the map around River Salwarpe to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for River Salwarpe to find where and when fish are biting for you.
Get the onWater Fish app
Free on iOS and Android
Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)
See the best times to fish River Salwarpe and check the forecast before you go.
Droitwich
All Flow Stations
Fishing near River Salwarpe
Explore England waters
Top fishing waters
No waters available right now.
Popular Cities
Loading popular cities...
Explore near River Salwarpe
Smarter Fishing Starts in the App.
onWater Fish gives you everything you need to plan smarter, fish better, and own every trip from first cast to last.