We must all take care of the fish in the Wye at Monmouth.

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.

By Your Bait at Wye Valley Country Store. Monmouth or Chepstow.

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.

A New Rule. When Not to Fish During High Temperatures.

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.

Carp scale.

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.

Anglers and Dogs.

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.