Feedback & Reports

Water was running around 1.5m and had a lovely tinge . Trotting maggots in the deeper pools was soon amongst the Grayling and most were over the 1lb Mark .

2 Trout, 29 Grayling

2 Chub

I arrived to find the river just inside its banks in the morning, by the time I'd left it had flooded the field behind me, the only swim I could fish was the slack water at the start of the beat, I thought this would be the case anyway before I left home but was still hopeful for a barbel or two, unfortunately I didn't manage any.

River in flood didn’t even fish

Cold rainy day, river very swollen but still managed a few bites and fights but only 1 grayling landed.

1 Grayling

River high (.77 on the Byron gauge) and running fast. Could only find one fisherble swim but had a steady mornings sport until I was joined by an Otter at lunchtime, this put an end to my days fishing but he seemed to be doing quite well!

2 Trout, 6 Grayling

4 Chub

Beautiful area of the lugg and a well maintained beat!

1 Grayling

No fish but I have some observations. As a local native I’ve fished this beat since the eighties when it was a private syndicate. and it’s as tranquil as ever. The river was in slight flood and above the weir base wall level - which is the best level for any fishing. It’s concerning to see the wye minnow dwindling. This is a problem in the food chain.

In addition a number of cormorants also need to be controlled by the EA as they’re invasive, kill salmon pink and are unruly in these parts. They will also kill the trees with droppings, in time, ruining the banks and leading to erosion.

On the plus side it was great to be watched by otters and watch the kingfishers. Looks like the mink have gone also ( possibly otter population drove them out) as they were the top river vermin in the eighties and nineties.

A great day out as ever.

Can’t wait to be back.

Keep up the good work WUF.!

The river was well up and in good flow which made for careful wading. The fish were scarce and only some trout were tempted by the nymphs I used. A lovely day to be out though.

3 Trout