We cannot stress enough the importance of making quick and accurate returns of salmon catches, even if nothing has been caught. Recording catch data is one (perhaps the best, certainly the most cost effective) way of determining the success of our river restoration works. Although affected by short term variations in weather and water conditions, the longer term data set will build an accurate picture of our salmon runs. Catch returns can be made quickly via our online form for both Passport and non-Passport waters. Most of our reporting is from the Wye. Where a salmon has come from another river we will state accordingly.
View the Salmon Catches
Last Update: 10:28 am, 28th October 2025
What does my fish weigh?
The data for this calculation is provided by Natural Resources Wales and based on lengths and weights from the Welsh Dee over ten years.
Saturday 23 May 2020
8:21 am
Isca (Usk): a second fish for Mike Bolt 14lbs on fly others seen
8:20 am
Cadora Backs: 10lbs sea licer for Maurice Hudson on a small Usk Grub. Run of fish seen heading upstream!
Wednesday 20 May 2020
9:46 am
Redbrook: 32" salmon from the Rapid Pool to Simon MacLucas yesterday on a small black Francis.
Tuesday 19 May 2020
2:45 pm
Newbridge on Usk ISCA (Usk) : Fresh 10lb hen for Mike Bolt on an usk grub.
9:11 am
Goodrich Court : Yesterday, guest rod, Anthony Hawkins caught his first Wye Salmon 8lb Fresh Hen from the Vanstone on the Fly.
Monday 18 May 2020
12:20 pm
Lower Carrots & Luggsmouth : Saturday, 16th May, 14lb really fresh fish for ghillie Glyn Cawte on the fly from the Oxford Run
Sunday 17 May 2020
8:36 pm
Ross AA: 9 lbs cock fish from Weirend beat of Ross waters on a small single hooked mepps spinner for Richard Woodhouse
Friday 15 May 2020
8:07 pm
Low Flows have trigered the Elan Dam regulation flow early this year..The extra water will reach Erwood tonight
8:41 am
Cadora Backs: 10lbs on flyfor Andrew Holloway
Wednesday 13 May 2020
7:42 pm
Wyebank: 8lb fresh fish for Denis Crocoran this morning
2:58 pm
Ross AA: 12lbs salmon caught at 8am by Richard Woodhouse on from the Weirend beat on a size 8 short shank Usk Grub double fished on a full floating line.
2:51 pm
Aramstone: 8lb fish to Stan Turner today on spinner.
Tuesday 12 May 2020
5:09 pm
COVID-19 UPDATE: Bookings for Fishing Passport beats in England to resume from Wednesday 13th May. See here for more details.
Sunday 10 May 2020
7:44 pm
COVID-19 UPDATE: Following today's announcement on the changes to lockdown measures in England (but not Wales), the Passport will remain closed to bookings for time being. We will be reviewing the situation tomorrow following the release of further details from the Government.
Thursday 26 March 2020
10:20 am
COVID-19 UPDATE FOR ANGLERS: Following yesterday evening's clarity from the Government on what constitutes non-essential travel, we are closing the Passport to bookings with immediate effect. Please note that the booking system will allow you to place tickets into your basket but will not allow you to proceed to the checkout.
Full refunds will be available to anybody who has made a booking while the current restrictions are in place.
We will review the situation when the latest rules on movement change. In the meantime, thank you for your support and we hope that you stay safe.
Friday 20 March 2020
5:55 pm
There is a suspicion that the monsoon season is over, hopefully allowing rivers to get back to more seasonable flows and finally allow fishing to take place....
Thursday 5 March 2020
12:20 pm
Our network of river webcams and gauges has sustained some damage from the winter storms. We know which sites need attention so please bear with us while we try to have them repaired as soon as possible.
Tuesday 3 March 2020
4:37 pm
Please look after your salmon! We have produced a new digital Catch & Release guide for salmon with Natural Resources Wales, Environment Agency and the Angling Trust, availabe in English and Welsh.
4:33 pm
The high water lies of the Upper Wye and upper/middle Usk will just about fishable this week, although more rain is forecast tomorrow which could put the rivers back into spate. In the meantime, the season start salmon fishing report is available to view here.
Sunday 9 February 2020
1:03 pm
Huge flood arising from Storm Ciara. This could determine which end of the river is likely to fish in the opening week. There's more to come so 25 days before the start it looks that the upper half will be more likely to fish that below Hereford....that is if anywhere is fishable
Tuesday 4 February 2020
3:10 pm
Season rods available for 2020 : Please call 01874 712074 for more information.
Friday 31 January 2020
12:56 pm
A new Fishing in Wales website will be launched by the Angling Trust in the spring. Read more.
12:51 pm
New fishing byelaws are in place for the 2020 season. Please see here for details.
Monday 20 January 2020
3:39 pm
Has anyone lost a boat during the autumn flooding that was moored on the river Wye? One found just downstream of Hoarwithy. How far it’s come is anyone’s guess but if you suspect this is yours (there is a serial number), please email admin@fishingpassport.co.uk