Feedback & Reports

Lovely stretch of river but unfortunately almost all of the bankside is overgrown making access impossible to most of the beat which is a shame. I’d like to invite comment by the W&U foundation if there are plans to clear areas for angler access in the future.

Fishing Passport Note : We dont know of any immediate plans to tackle bankside vegetation which will undoubtedly be high this time of year and more footfall will improve access. We will pass your comments on to the fishery owners though.

1 Barbel, 2 Chub

3 Chub

Fownhope never disappoints those that make the effort. Treking up and over Heartattack hill and deep into the mountain Goat territory of the enchanted woods, you reap the rewards from the fishing Gods. Barbel were second in the queue all day to the ravenous Chub. Several caught between us 2 anglers to the edge of 6lb, with most reaching 3 too 4. All spawned out, none milting this year.
Stu G had 60+ Chub. Simon M had 60+ Chub and a single Barbel of 7lbs-ish. Mostly feeder tactics and pellets.

Go careful as it is treacherous in places.

Cheers again W&U

1 Barbel, 120 Chub

A bit of a hike to the river and a tricky riverside path to negotiate but ultimately worth the effort! Ranging from 1.5lb to 3.5lb. The Barbel didn't show but my best ever day trotting for Chub despite a paddle boarder falling off right in front of me.

A very busy day!

42 Chub

All fish in excellent condition.

4 Chub

A very difficult day after more heavy rain . The river was swollen, dark and angry. We usually head to the woods, but on inspection from the first field, this was a definate no go. We fished the top field and had one bite each , resulting in a Barbel each.
A typical early spring day with sleet, rain, cold winds and really warm sunshine.
See you next season. Cheers

2 Barbel

This was the last Wye trip of the season for the four muscateers - MF, DC, MA and their faithful fishing hound, Sherlock. It is always a wonderful experience fishing the Wye. Today was no different to that - just colder, wetter, muddier and more flooded than we have been used to.

We met just after dawn with great anticipation. DC turned up looking like an advert for “the grand fishing adventure” featuring Bobby Zamora. There aren’t many carp in the Wye, DC! You’ve gotta be impressed by a man who even has a camouflaged groundbait tub?We toughed it out to get over Telly Tubby Hill and set up camp in the field below the woods. The weather gave us everything it had today - wind, cold, sleety snow and even a bit of lovely afternoon sun. But what we couldn’t get were the fish. MF and MA both drew a blank without even a bite, fishing in the bottom field.

The river rose probably 2 feet during the day and turned into what looked like liquid chocolate from Willie Wonka’s chocolate factory.
DC (aka Bobby Z) managed a modest chub of about 3lb on a chunk of meat from the first swim in the woods. Just rewards for DC who alerted the local farmer to a sheep tangled up in the barbed wire by the gate at the very end of the beat. Perhaps the owners of fownhope 5 will drop us a freebie for being good corporate citizens. We love this beat!

1 Chub

1 Barbel 10lbs 8oz and 1 Chub 5lbs

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

A very enjoyable last visit to the Wye this season. All fish caught on meat and came throughout the day. Anyone fishing especially on their own. Needs to be very careful as banks remain slippy. Ideally bring a rope for safety.

2 Barbel, 9 Chub

1 Barbel, 6 Chub