Feedback & Reports

Bright sunny day, water about normal. Fished one of the only fishable places on Church Stream Pool. Car parking and access to riverbank is good. This mile long double bank beat is supposed to accommodate 4 coarse anglers but I personally feel it is restricted to possibly 2 fishable spots both on Church Stream Pool. From Meadow Fence to Foy Bridge Fishery the bank is totally overgrown without any visible access to the water. I could not see where you could enter river to wade across to the island mentioned in The Passport.

4 Barbel, 1 Chub

Most fish caught on feeder fished pellet from the first swim in the second field up. Moved up to the swim where a tree has fallen in & rolled a boilie down the edge of tree to tempt another 3 barbel during the afternoon. River was low & clear with sunshine all day. I was kept entertained watching chub & trout in the shallow water. Stayed at peaceful cottage near Madley for a family holiday which is very close to the beats above Hereford.

8 Barbel, 3 Chub

Fish caught on various baits. Used ledger tactics fishing nearside bank just out of main flow.
Barbel between 7lb to 8lb, chub, 2 to 3lb range.
Great surroundings, great day.

2 Barbel, 4 Chub, 1 Other

Stunning venue and great access. Fishing was hard though with just 2 barbel and 8 chub. Very hot though. I think it would pay to move around a fair bit to find the fish.

2 Barbel, 8 Chub

Fished from 7am - 3pm. Beautiful day and river conditions very good. Lots of different pegs in well kept condition with easy access. Looking for barbel I used a closed end cage feeder with hemp and halibut mix with double hair rigged halibut pellet. I fished Boys Rocks and bagged 5 barbel all between 8 and 10lb, 1 chub 3lbs and what I believe to be a 2lb grilse? Lost 3/4 as well but all in all a good day. If your going fish here make sure you fish the middle to far side of the river as it is a bit rocky close in and will cost you a few quid in tackle. Looking forward to my next outing! Cheers to WUF Approved Guide Adam fisher for the info!

WUF note: This 2lbs grilse may well have been a shad. Worth a double check.

5 Barbel, 1 Chub, 1 Other

Fished two 3 hour sessions - early morning and late afternoon for an excellent day's fishing. All fish to feeder tactics using pellets and boilies with the barbel going to 8lb and four of the chub over 5lb. First time on this small beat and whilst swims are limited they are easy to fish with the water at it's current level. Many thanks for a good days fishing, good venue, information and service.

3 Barbel, 13 Chub

Fished 1.30pm until dark, could not find any barbel but had 7 chub, best 5lb 10oz and 1 eel.

7 Chub, 1 Other

First time fishing this beat. Caught a couple of barbel and chub from the bottom swim in the morning. After a pub lunch felt lazy so set up in top swim and had a nap on the bank. Don woke me from my slumber and probably saved me from burning in the sun. Thanks Don! Following his advice, I returned to the bottom swim and enjoyed a very successful afternoon - All in all 17 chub to about 3lb and 13 Barbel to 7lb 6oz, all caught on feeder and pellet. Will definitely be back! Lost a couple of bigger barbel to a hook pull and rocks. Unfinished business - will definitely be back!

13 Barbel, 17 Chub

This was my first visit to the Wye and it won't be my last. The White House stretch is in a beautiful setting and provides a variety of swim types - from shallow glides to deeper runs and holes. Although we enjoyed moderate success, it was a blazing hot day with full sun most of the time. The fish seemed to feed better at both ends of the day and when the sun was less bright. We stayed at the White Lion in Ross which was ideal - very friendly and comfortable and run and frequented by anglers. Booking the tickets from the Wye & Usk Foundation was very straightforward and the staff were extremely helpful.

2 Barbel, 2 Chub

A nice beat but no barbel caught, lots of Chub and an eel. It was a bit of a mission to get over the hill but nice views for those brave enough for the climb.

10 Chub, 1 Other