Feedback & Reports

I only had a limited time on the river. I'm a warden at Biblins campsite and it was very busy that day. The barbel (about 8lbs) was caught at first light on luncheon meat. It didn't present the normal barbel fight and, when landed, appeared to have a white fungus on its back near the dorsal fin. It took ages to recover even though it had been a short fight. Apologies I forgot to photograph the fungus

Both Chub were a decent size and did fight as expected. However they also looked drab and in less than good condition. I also caught two eels.

One Chub and both eels were caught in the evening.

I have to say the amount of algae in the river was a real problem. I lost three feeders and every chuck had to be cleaned off when I reeled in. The river is very low which just revealed how covered in algae every pebble is.

1 Barbel, 2 Chub, 2 Other

Nil return but only short period of fishing due to late arrival. River very low and in very poor condition. Lots of algae constantly covering feeder and hook length.

Never seen the river so low !
So many people swimming all through the section made it tricky finding some fish!
Saw at least 2 different people on canoes with spinning rods and fishing
After all that I still had a lovely day on my favourite river!

3 Chub, 2 Other

Water very low, stopped fishing as temperature rose. No fish caught. One carp seen.

Fished for about an hr so much weed coming down decided to call it a day it’s a lovely venue though had lots of good sessions on this beat.

Booked an evening ticket as I wanted to practice my casting. As expected the river was very low but I did see some fish moving.
I worked my way down slowly and upon reaching the oak tree crib pool I hooked into what I thought was the bottom of the river, turned out to be a 5lb carp! I then had a follow in the same pool just off the crib.

1 Other

4 Barbel, 6 Chub, 1 Other

Good days fishing first swim my brother had five Barbel and a Chub biggest barbel 8lb 6oz and one chub for me,break around 1 o’clock for lunch then back in the afternoon to a new swim where I had two Barbel biggest going 10lb 10oz and a chub of 4lb with 3 more smaller chub and then another chub for the brother.
All fish caught on feeder.

7 Barbel, 7 Chub

Didn’t fish. Decided against it due to forecast water heat and injured knee situation and reports of poor access/ dog spike being required. however despite giving 72hrs notice a refund was declined by the office. Be warned - absolutely no discretion given not even a credit note. Very poor customer service.

Fishing Passport Note : The terms of letting are clear and something you had agreed to at the time of booking. There are two options if you decide not to fish.

Re-booking of fishing is possible but only for the same beat for which the original booking was made and at least 10 days in advance of the original booking. Re-bookings will be subject to a £7.00 charge per beat and must be used within the same calendar year.

If you have made a booking and are unable to fish you can also ask the Fishing Passport Office to re-let the ticket(s). Unlike re-bookings, there are no time limits on when you can request this facility and if we are successful, you will receive a refund for your booking minus whatever booking fee applied.

1 Other