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Fished first light to 2000 hrs, river conditions good if slightly low, weather mainly overcast with sunny breaks, the last few hrs solid rain. Despite near ideal conditions had only 2 chub, the barbel did not show from any swim throughout the stretch, bait was ledgered pellet.

2 Chub

Great days fishing landing 9 barbel up to 9lbs and 15 chub. Top half of the stretch next to the brook outlet was the area to fish in the evening. Will be back.

9 Barbel, 15 Chub

A nice beat but no barbel caught, lots of Chub and an eel. It was a bit of a mission to get over the hill but nice views for those brave enough for the climb.

10 Chub, 1 Other

Lovely stretch of river although it may be worth travelling light if you are fishing downstream of the woods.
We fished on one of the hottest days of the year, we didnt travel light and the yomp up the hill after the house certainly got the heart pumping, however the walk is well worth it as the river is in great condition. Swim selection is tricky when the river is low as the banks are quite steep. Access in the woods is very difficult in the summer undergrowth but there was little weed in the river and once you've found your spot the fishing is excellent. We both fished static baits, one on straight lead and Frankfurter sausage boilie, the other on Halibut Pellet and feeder. The boilies won the day taking four chub to the pellets three.
Unfortunately the Barbel didn't want to come out in the fierce sun and preferred to stay under the tree's on the far bank all day. Never mind, the chub ranged from 2.5lb to 4.5lb and were more than worth our sunburn. We saw a lot of boat and canoe traffic but they were no problem and many held back and politely asked about our lines before they went past.
A great day out and cant wait to do it again. Cheers!

7 Chub

Nice afternoons fishing in very hot conditions.

2 Barbel, 6 Chub

Fishing slow on Tuesday but caught both barbel and chub on Wednesday in overcast conditions.

2 Barbel, 6 Chub

All chub falling to rolled meat, nothing was interested in static baits.

5 Chub

A lovely beat with the river in perfect condition. All fish taken on pellet.

10 Barbel, 3 Chub

A lovely stretch, worth the walk to the lower end.

5 Barbel, 3 Chub

Blanked! This is a new stretch from the Wye and Usk Foundation so thought I'd give a bit of info. Parking and access is great. To access lower part below the forest follow the route on map. It looks like the map is wrong as someone's house and garden is on the river bank appearing to block the route but there's a public right of way through the garden. You actually walk through a small walkway along the hedge and come out on the owners patio! Keep walking and the path will take you up the hill and around the forest. There is another way to this part though if you walk down the road from the car instead of through field there's another path that takes you up behind the house and then down below forest.