Stoke On Trent Angling Society: River Sow - Water Profile

River Sow - Water Profile
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Julian on 14 May, 2008 12:57:00
 
The River Sow is a fascinating little river with a maximum width of only 3
metres. The society leases a 1-mile stretch including both banks just down from
the road bridge. An interesting feature is the weir pool close to Great
Bridgeford Hall Farm.
The Sow is a cracking little river which many members seem to miss out on. In
the summer there can be an amount of weed but trotting the gaps will usually
throw up a few surprises. In the winter the water actually tends to shallow up
without the weed to hold it back and is crystal clear only colouring up after
heavy rain, spend time and you will be amazed at the size of some of the fish
that drift past you!
Species
The River Sow is known for its quality Chub, Roach, Bream and Perch fishing.
Remarkably the Chub and Bream can go to 3-4lbs in weight. The fish hold up in
shoals around the weir and the sharp winding bends. There are Pike to be caught,
which tend to be located from any area but in particular can be found in close
proximity to the shoal fish. The Environment Agency has recently stocked the
river with small Chub and Barbel.
Species Weights
Roach to 1lb
Perch to 3lb; averaging 1lb
Pike to 19lb
Chub to 5lb; averaging 2-3lb
Bream to 7lb
Barbel to 2lb