Feedback & Reports

After reading recent reports about dangerous banks I was wondering whether I should visit this venue. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. I found 3 very fishable swims with no problems getting up or down. I have invested in a pair of spiked boots specifically for the Wye and, no doubt, they helped. Also, the river was quite low although everything was very wet due to the thick mist. It was pretty cold and the river was as clear as I have ever seen it. So, high pressure, low, cold, clear water and thick mist - the signs weren't good - and so it proved. I think that I had one decent bite all day and I didn't let it develop - struck too early and I blanked. The surroundings were beautiful though and total peace and quiet reigned. I will visit again in the summer months. One word of warning though. The Fishing Passport details say that you don't need a 4x4 to get up and down to the river. I have a front wheel drive car and by giving it some welly I got back up the the gate OK but obviously had to stop to unlock. Back in the car I couldn't get enough traction to get through. In the failing light I eventually managed by reversing back down to a flattish bit and going hell for leather back up. It hadn't rained for a while but the grass was wet from the mist.

Fishing Passport Note : This is our advice on the website...

Vehicle access permitted right down to the river bank. No 4x4 necessary but the grass can get long and after rain, vehicle access to the river bank is not guaranteed. Please consider rain forecast before deciding to park riverside and use your own judgement. If you have to park at the entrance to the fishery there is an approx. 400m walk to the river.

To eliminate any ambigutity, we will update to include 'any damp conditions'.

1 Barbel

Beautiful stretch of river but a difficult day. I have to say that safe access to the swims is virtually impossible so was very disappointed that a bit of roving to find the fish was not possible to do safely. Realistically 1 swim available, have to ask if this section should even be open during the late autumn and winter? Appreciated the picnic benches and the access to drive down to the river. Would return but in the summer months.

1 Chub

This is a lovely little beat. Just the one barbel for lots of effort but I will return next season.

1 Barbel

After looking at all the swims I decided not to fish as they looked too steep and slippery to risk it.

We only fished for about an hour. The banks were incredibly dangerous after the recent floodwater had dropped. We had three quick chub but soon decided the swim was too dangerous as it had started to rain again. Unfortunately whilst retrieving the last of my tackle I slipped down the bank despite holding onto my well secured rope and dropped into the river up to my waist. My fishing partner phoned 999 and I was quickly rescued by the Fire & Safety officers.

Anglers are advised to use a rope when fishing the Wye and to take care on the banks in these wet conditions!

Fishing Passport Note : We so sorry to hear of your accident and glad the rescue was successful! Stay safe out there, wherever you are fishing.

3 Chub

1 Barbel, 4 Chub

Very wet! River pushing through, only fished a couple of hours.

2 Trout, 2 Chub

Not a bite in 5 hours should have moved swim, but couldn’t be bothered. I fished this same swim two weeks ago and had 8 barbel and one chub. It’s a lovely setting nice and quiet ,but could do with a bit of bank work,most of the swims need the trees pruning.

Lovely quiet fishery. Absolutely silent for much of the day except 2 Kingfishers either side of me diving into the shallows. My 2 seater sports car made it to the bank no issue!! Biggest Barbel was 9lb 3oz.

3 Barbel, 1 Chub