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Bransford, between Worcester and the Malvern Hills
Checked 18 Sep 2026 Rainbow trout Fly fishing onlyRainbow troutWheelchair accessible platforms
Fly Fishing Lodge and B&B With Rainbow Trout Pools Near Malvern
A fly-only trout fishery at Bransford, between Worcester and the Malvern Hills, with three pools up to 25 feet deep stocked with Shasta rainbow trout, plus a holiday lodge and bed and breakfast.
A well run fly fishery, not a carp venue, with a lodge for a trout weekend. Bransford has three deep pools, one spring fed and two filled from a Malvern spring water reservoir, stocked regularly with Shasta rainbow trout. Visitors describe beautifully kept grounds, good sized trout, fair prices and a friendly team. It suits fly anglers, small clubs and anyone with limited mobility thanks to the accessible casting platforms.
Good for
- Fly anglers after stocked rainbow trout
- Anglers who need wheelchair accessible platforms
- A fly fishing weekend near Malvern
Think twice if
- You want coarse or carp fishing: it is fly only
- You need reliable wifi: one guest found it patchy
Remember it is closed on Mondays
The fishery opens Tuesday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm in summer and 8am to dusk in winter. Pre-order breakfast for Thursday to Sunday.
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What a Stay at Bransford Farm B&B and Fishery Is Like
Bransford Game Fisheries sits between the Malvern Hills and Worcester, with three pools up to 25 feet deep. Island Pool is spring fed and catch and release; Lodge and Walton pools are topped up from a Malvern spring water reservoir. All three are stocked regularly with Shasta rainbow trout, and fishing is fly only.
There is a holiday lodge and a bed and breakfast, with full English breakfasts and breakfast sandwiches available Thursday to Sunday if pre-ordered. The fishery has a self-service tea and coffee area, toilets, wheelchair accessible casting platforms and a disabled toilet.
Visitors praise the beautifully kept grounds, the size and condition of the trout, the reasonable prices and how friendly and well run it is.
Written from guest reviews and the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at Bransford Farm B&B and Fishery
Three deep pools stocked with Shasta rainbow trout, fly fishing only.
3Pools
25ftMaximum depth
Fly onlyRainbow trout
Which lake is which
| Lake | Type | Pegs | Size | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Pool | Spring fed, catch and release | – | – | – | Rainbow trout |
| Lodge Pool | Fly | – | – | – | Rainbow trout |
| Walton Pool | Fly | – | – | – | Rainbow trout |
Tickets, times and rules
| Method | Fly fishing only |
| Opening | Tuesday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm summer, 8am to dusk winter; closed Mondays |
| Island Pool | Catch and release |
| Prices | On the fishery's price list |
The Lodges
A holiday lodge and bed and breakfast at the fishery.
Accessible casting platforms
And a disabled toilet
Breakfasts
Thursday to Sunday, pre-order
Self-service tea and coffee
With a microwave
What Guests Say
Consistently praised
- Beautifully kept grounds
- Good sized, well conditioned trout
- Reasonable prices
- Friendly and well run
Worth knowing
- Wifi unreliable for one guest
Summarised in our own words from public reviews. Read the reviews on Tripadvisor.
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Things to Do Around Worcester and Malvern
The fishery sits between Worcester and the Malvern Hills.
Questions About Bransford Farm B&B and Fishery
What can I catch at Bransford?
Shasta rainbow trout, stocked regularly. It is fly fishing only.
Source: bransfordgame.com
When is the fishery open?
Tuesday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm in summer and 8am to dusk in winter. It is closed on Mondays.
Source: bransfordgame.com
Is it accessible?
Yes, there are wheelchair accessible casting platforms and a disabled toilet.
Source: bransfordgame.com
Getting There
Bransford, between Worcester and the Malvern Hills.
Email [email protected].
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Last checked 18 Sep 2026. The facts on this page come from these sources. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will check it.