Feedback & Reports

Very difficult conditions with frost to start,strong winds and a very low clear river. We fished the top end above car park area with the usual feeder/pellet/meat/boilie without a sniff. After a nice hot bowl of soup for lunch we dropped down to the bottom field where we knew there is some slower deep water. I decided to trott maggots which was difficult in the high wind but did manage 2 cracking brownies 1 of which was over 2lb and a small grayling. The wife was still on feeder/pellet tactics and still hadn't had a bite, after a change to maggot hook bait she instantly was attached to a good barbel which matched her previous pb of 8.2lb. We then had fish steadily with the biggest being 8.8lb barbel and a 4lb chub. Thanks again Wye and Usk for the opportunity to access this stunning beat. Great access and plenty swims.

2 Trout, 1 Grayling, 4 Barbel, 4 Chub

Arrived to find the river lower and clearer than in the summer, 2 fished in the end swims past the car park without any joy, I fished in the 1st field & had 2 barbel, the first going 9lb 6oz and the second around 6lb. Both fish came after feeding and resting the swim for an hour.

2 Barbel

First time I've fished this beat, fantastic Scenery overlooking Goodrich Castle. We both fished the float and caught 8 nice chub and 4 Barbel.
Great day.

4 Barbel, 8 Chub

All fish came in the last hour as light was going.

2 Barbel, 2 Chub

Difficult day with the river low and clear. Fished most of the available pegs in the car park field. One barbel exactly 10 lbs plus 2 small chub.

1 Barbel, 2 Chub

A cold day with an Easterly wind which is never a great ingredient for a successful day's fishing. However it is always great to spend a day on the majestic River Wye.
Fished a number of pegs but no real success, nothing really happening with different baits. In the end the most successful method was trotting with maggots, accounted for the 2 trout and 2 really nice Chub.

2 Trout, 5 Chub

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

A tough day on the river, with bright sunshine for the most part and little colour in the water. Excuses aside, what a beautiful place to fish! The lack of action barely mattered and I'll definitely be back.

1 Barbel

River pushing through with hint of colour, we caught fish in the meadow upstream of the car park on our first trip to this stretch. Fished pellets on feeder and caught regularly from our start at around 12.30 until 6. All fish between 5 and 9lb. Top day in beautiful surroundings.

9 Barbel

We caught 16 barbel between us, biggest 9.10. The river fished up till 2pm then switched off. Very good straight, one of the beats that's worth the money.

16 Barbel