Hereford Highways Agency - Road Closure
Please be aware that there will be no access to Middle Ballingham Fishery via Capler Lane at Fownhope between 9 am - 4 pm starting Tuesday 26th August up to and including 24th September 2025. Highways Agency diversions will be in place. Fishermen can access Capler Lane from the B4224 Brockhampton turn off OR via the Howcaple turn off.


2/3 of a mile of double bank fishing on the river Wye a few miles downstream of Hereford. This secluded stretch offers some excellent salmon fishing as well as coarse fishing for the usual species that inhabit the middle river. A mixture of wadable, streamy water and gentle glides over gravel at the top end leading to deep, slow pools, the beat has sections suitable for various methods, including trotting for dace and chub. The slow, deeper sections will also be good winter piking spots.

Access along the bank is good but by foot only so anglers are advised to travel light. The parking spot is in a layby and there is a 100m (110 yard) walk to the downstream section of the beat. The banks are steep in places although there are plenty of spots to access the water.

Block Booking is availble on this beat.

Accommodation local to this beat:
The Cottage of Content, Carey

Rules and Regulations
  • National bye-laws must be observed and it is up to anglers to familiarise themselves with these.
  • Coarse Fishing Regulations
  • This Beat operates a Wash-Off Policy
  • Catch & release for all species
  • Dogs allowed but must be kept under control at all times

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:
3
Block booking price:
£79.50
Salmon
Full Day £26.50
Coarse
Full Day £26.50