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Unicorn Inn
Day Ticket
£8 per day - available on the bank. Weekly tickets
available, see the bailiff
Night fishing available
No litter
Located half a mile upstream and on the opposite bank to the Hampton Loade section is the Unicorn. Kinver Freeliners have owned the fishing rights here since 1993 and with good reason, it is an excellent venue Famous for its barbel, this section of the middle Severn plays host to local anglers as well as attracting many visitors from all over the country wishing to spend some time of this majestic river and test themselves against the hard fighting barbel. The Unicorn fishery is situated in the camping field of the Unicorn Inn, a popular venue for holiday makers and anglers alike. More information is available on the `Where to Stay` page. The stretch is 300 yards long with approximately 12 swims. This section of river has a more even bottom and flow than the stretch downstream and lends itself perfectly to float fishing. The barbel here grow big, probably as a result of the amount of bait that gets used each year. However all species are aware of the regular availability of bait and this has led to a good concentration of fish on this short stretch. The Unicorn produces many doubles each year with some quite spectacular fish reported though, as they cannot be fully authenticated, we choose not to give the weights. The chub grow large with genuine 6lb fish and the roach fare just as well with many one pound plus fish to be caught as well as the occasional magical two pounder. The perch potential is untapped yet there is every chance that a four pound fish could be caught as reports from reliable sources indicate their presence. Being in a camping field the Unicorn does get busy during the summer months and doesn`t quite offer the peace and seclusion of the stretch downstream but the fishing more than makes up for it. The fish do see pressure and as such can revert to feeding after dark when the daylight disturbance lessens, this is most noticable during the sumer months. This should not prove an issue for the dedicated angler though as night fishing is available on this stretch. Please note that a bivvy or tent on top of the bank would constitute as camping though so a fee would be payable to the pub. Parking is on the pubs car park and this may also incur an additional fee, please contact them for more details. Directions: Postcode: WV15 6BN What3words: swimsuits.pass.adjust From North: Take the B4555 Chelmarsh Road for 4½ miles. Pass through Chelmarsh village and turn left at the sign for `Chelmarsh Reservoir / Unicorn` From South Take the B4555 towards Chelmarsh. The lane entrance is 1.3 miles after leaving Highley. The road goes through an `S` bend and the lane is just past this on the right and signed `Chelmarsh Reservoir / Unicorn. Both Routes: Follow the lane for ¾ mile to a junction by some farm buildings. Turn right and follow the narrow lane for ½ mile. After passing under the railway bridge bear left and follow the lane for a further 125yds turning left at the Unicorn sign. Parking is on the main pub car park though a fee may be payable. Contact the pub for details.
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Unicorn Inn
Day Ticket
£8 per day - available on the bank. Weekly tickets
available, see the bailiff
Night fishing available
No litter
Located half a mile upstream and on the opposite bank to the Hampton Loade section is the Unicorn. Kinver Freeliners have owned the fishing rights here since 1993 and with good reason, it is an excellent venue Famous for its barbel, this section of the middle Severn plays host to local anglers as well as attracting many visitors from all over the country wishing to spend some time of this majestic river and test themselves against the hard fighting barbel. The Unicorn fishery is situated in the camping field of the Unicorn Inn, a popular venue for holiday makers and anglers alike. More information is available on the `Where to Stay` page. The stretch is 300 yards long with approximately 12 swims. This section of river has a more even bottom and flow than the stretch downstream and lends itself perfectly to float fishing. The barbel here grow big, probably as a result of the amount of bait that gets used each year. However all species are aware of the regular availability of bait and this has led to a good concentration of fish on this short stretch. The Unicorn produces many doubles each year with some quite spectacular fish reported though, as they cannot be fully authenticated, we choose not to give the weights. The chub grow large with genuine 6lb fish and the roach fare just as well with many one pound plus fish to be caught as well as the occasional magical two pounder. The perch potential is untapped yet there is every chance that a four pound fish could be caught as reports from reliable sources indicate their presence. Being in a camping field the Unicorn does get busy during the summer months and doesn`t quite offer the peace and seclusion of the stretch downstream but the fishing more than makes up for it. The fish do see pressure and as such can revert to feeding after dark when the daylight disturbance lessens, this is most noticable during the sumer months. This should not prove an issue for the dedicated angler though as night fishing is available on this stretch. Please note that a bivvy or tent on top of the bank would constitute as camping though so a fee would be payable to the pub. Parking is on the pubs car park and this may also incur an additional fee, please contact them for more details. Directions: Postcode: WV15 6BN What3words: swimsuits.pass.adjust From North: Take the B4555 Chelmarsh Road for 4½ miles. Pass through Chelmarsh village and turn left at the sign for `Chelmarsh Reservoir / Unicorn` From South Take the B4555 towards Chelmarsh. The lane entrance is 1.3 miles after leaving Highley. The road goes through an `S` bend and the lane is just past this on the right and signed `Chelmarsh Reservoir / Unicorn. Both Routes: Follow the lane for ¾ mile to a junction by some farm buildings. Turn right and follow the narrow lane for ½ mile. After passing under the railway bridge bear left and follow the lane for a further 125yds turning left at the Unicorn sign. Parking is on the main pub car park though a fee may be payable. Contact the pub for details.
