Today, the water temperature in the lower Wye exceeded 26 degrees C. This is above the critical level for the fish’s welfare. The temperature in the Monnow was even higher. We have to inform our members that there will be no fishing in our rivers until the conditions improve substantially. Regretably, there will probably be … More We are closing our rivers to fishing from now until further notice.
Water temperatures in our stretches of the Wye have been borderline critical for fish health. Dissolved oxygen levels today remain high, good. Our waters remain open for now, but we will be monitoring the situation carefully on a daily basis. The utmost care must be taken when playing and handling any fish you catch. A … More We must all take care of the fish in the Wye at Monmouth.
You can now purchase fishing bait from Wye Valley Country Store in Monmouth. Wye Valley Country Store is situated at 2, Wonastow Road, Industrial Estate, Monmouth. Whilst their main sales items are animal feedstuffs and gardening, etc., they have started selling fishing bait. Their range of baits covers river, lake and match fishing with a … More By Your Bait at Wye Valley Country Store. Monmouth or Chepstow.
Several natural and man-made variables can affect the health of fish in our rivers, but during hot weather and low-water conditions, high water temperatures and low dissolved oxygen levels are perhaps the most relevant. It is impractical for us to measure dissolved oxygen and pollutant levels daily. We can only be guided by water temperature, … More A New Rule. When Not to Fish During High Temperatures.
Membership from Handy Man House is temporarily unavailable … More Handyman House, Monmouth,
Once again, we must remind our members that coarse fishing in Dukes Water is NOT permitted during the salmon season, which runs from March 3rd until November 17th. This weekend, at least two course anglers, one a M & D A S member, were seen fishing in Duke’s water. When confronted by the bailiff, one … More Lower Wye. Dukes Water. Coarse fishing season.
We are pleased to announce that, with improvements in water quality and lower temperatures, all our waters are now open to fishing again.
You have reached one of the most popular coarse and trout fishing clubs in the region offering fishing on three lakes and three rivers. For over 70 years we have remained a not for profit organisation offering fishing for people at affordable prices. We can provide free help for beginners, and even free loan of … More Welcome to Monmouth and District Angling Society.
We are aware that the new fencing along the bank top in the lower two meadows is an obstruction to Anglers. NRW are installing styles to make easier assess over the barbed wire. After some delays, we are now informed that these should be completed in July. The styles are to be positioned to give … More Access to banks at Vauxhall Fields.
This is a scale from an 8 lb plus Treowen carp, the growth rings showing (to me) that this fish appears to be at least 18 years old, perhaps one of the first fish stocked by M & D A S. Not sure exactly when this was. We know that in Brick Kiln Lake, the … More Carp scale.
Amended December 5th 2024. The riparian owners of our upper and lower Wye waters, Hadnock Road and Dukes Water, have agreed to our members being accompanied by their dogs as long as they are kept under control and well-behaved. We are reminded that if any dogs are reported causing a nuisance, this permission might be … More Anglers and Dogs.
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