This fishery comprises of around 2½ miles of double bank salmon and coarse fishing a couple of miles upstream of Monmouth. Flowing through a picturesque gorge, it has vehicle access along the entire length of the left bank via an old railway line.

It is of mixed wading difficulty, with some great fly and spinning water and including the famous Martins Pool, an historic mid/lower Wye salmon catch. The beat has more than 20 salmon lies and pools in total. Note : The owner reserves the right to fish the beat although this should not affect your fishing.

Exclusivity at this beat is not guaranteed. There is a small membership that may fish from time to time - this membership has access to several other fisheries and is made up predominantly of locals who fish evenings and weekends.

BOOKING COARSE FISHING ON CONSECUTIVE DAYS NOT PERMITTED

Please be aware that during school holidays, bank holidays and summer weekends especially, this fishery is in a busy part of the Wye and the number of other river users will be at its maximum. It is worth concentrating your fishing early morning and evening during these periods. Please contact us on 01874 712 074 before booking should you have any queries about this.

From 1st May, half price evening tickets for salmon can be purchased after 1pm on the day of fishing. Fishing is allowed from 5pm.

Nearby Accommodation
Royal Lodge, Symonds Yat.

Rules and Regulations
  • National bye-laws must be observed and it is up to anglers to familiarise themselves with these.
  • Catch & release for all species
  • Dogs allowed but must be kept under control at all times
  • This Beat operates a Wash-Off Policy
  • No Pike fishing permitted
  • An online catch return MUST be completed after fishing
  • Coarse Fishing Regulations
  • Publicity on social media, forums and magazines by prior approval only
  • Professional Guides are NOT permitted to operate on this water.
  • Contrary to the Coarse Fishing Rules & Regulations, this fishery has dispensation on the National Byelaw for the use of maggot during the period 16th June to 14th September.

Availability & Booking

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Ticket Price Info below If applicable, any booking fee will be included at Checkout
Max number of tickets per day:
4
Salmon
Full Day £0.00 - £49.50
Evening fishing from 5pm onwards £24.75
Coarse
Full Day £25.00