Feedback & Reports

First ever session on the Wye. Had a baby barbel of about a pound first cast and another followed shortly after. Then nothing throughout the day despite fishing hard and exploring multiple swims along the length of the fishery. Whilst not catching i did enjoy spotting 10 kingfishers, 3 salmon and an RAF Nimrod fly by. Later on lots of bats and owl calls. Last hour had a small chublet then right on last knockings had my first proper Wye barbel, a lovely long fish of about 8llbs. Hard work but chuffed.

3 Barbel, 1 Chub

one small barbel late on in the day, very quiet day.

1 Barbel

arrived to find the river low and clear and with anglers already in it !!!!opposite the walkway swims anglers from the far bank casting to w&u side and actually in the river touch legering,we werent impressed at all,we counted 7 anglers fishing from that bank during our day,with the banker swims ruined we tried elsewhere on the stretch to no avail,just a couple of dace.its the 2nd time we've been to whitehouse and we wont be returning in a hurry

2 Other

4 Barbel, 2 Chub

Shortened session due to car trouble but still caught 5 Barbel up to 6lb, all on pellet. Would have caught more but fished a promising looking but seemingly barren swim before moving swims. River very low despite heavy rain the day before. First time fishing this venue and indeed any WUF fishery. A pleasant spot despite the diesel pump running, though only for a couple of hours. Will return though would like to try some other venues first.

5 Barbel

Hard work. One angler had a few bites. Others blanked. Not many pegs on the stretch.

3 Chub

Brilliant sunshine great for the angler, if not for the angling. Started catching as the sun lowered. Lots of canoe traffic but no problem.
Ear defenders recommended if fishing near the pump, where the best looking (and most accessible) swims are.

6 Barbel, 1 Chub

Fished the central section with not much happening then moved upstream for 8 Barbel and an eel.

8 Barbel, 1 Chub, 1 Other

6 Barbel, 8 Chub

Lots of fish rolling ,bit of water in the river led to 6 barbel and an unwelcome eel.

6 Barbel, 1 Other