River Wye Fshing stopped

[Graham Elliott]

Ross Club, Angling Dreams and WyeLea fishery have all stopped fishing for the near future until water temperatures reduce

 

[Jim Ufton]

Bout time, not been for over a week now, not right to fish for anything while the water temps are so high,
Regards

 

[Ed Green]

Worcester Angling, who control Bishopswood, have announced the same closure.

 

[Bill Walford]

Worcester Angling, who control Bishopswood, have announced the same closure.

Hi Ed,
How have they announced that please? I’ve not had an email and can’t find anything on website. Mind you I don’t know how they will police it, I spent some time up there recently with a mate who shelled on day tickets and we were not checked once Personally I would prefer to be asked twice a day for my permit than not checked at all.

 

[Bill Walford]

Hi Ed,
Sorry I asked, there is now a message on the WAS website

 

[Ady Brayshaw]

Hi Ed,
How have they announced that please? I’ve not had an email and can’t find anything on website. Mind you I don’t know how they will police it, I spent some time up there recently with a mate who shelled on day tickets and we were not checked once Personally I would prefer to be asked twice a day for my permit than not checked at all.

Agreed Bill. That stretch used to be adequately bailified. It's been a few years since I've fished there but the previous 2-3 I wasn't checked even once. Maybe there's difficulty finding the volunteers.

 

[Jeff Morgan]

On Sunday I asked all anglers who fish Hay Warren Fishery to "voluntarily suspend their fishing at The Warren until conditions improve" and was overwhelmed by the level of support. Fish welfare comes first along with the long-term sustainability of Hay Warren Fishery.

 

[Ady Brayshaw]

A sensible balanced decision. Same with the Barbel Society waters.

 

[Chris Guy]

A sensible balanced decision. Same with the Barbel Society waters.

But not everyone fishes for barbel.

 

[Roger Cramer]

Maybe, as the most dominant, allegedly more intelligent (and supposedly more sentient and considerate) species we ought not to be pursuing ANY aquatic (AND through no thought of their own, more vulnerable) residents until conditions properly improve

 

[Stuart Brookes]

Agreed Bill. That stretch used to be adequately bailified. It's been a few years since I've fished there but the previous 2-3 I wasn't checked even once. Maybe there's difficulty finding the volunteers.

I would say that was the case for most clubs. Finding willing members who are also comfortable with sometimes confrontational situations is difficult. A club I am a board member of have experienced this and don't want bailiffs going out solo as there seems to be more angry people poaching who can be very threatening when challenged in the most polite manner.

 

[Ady Brayshaw]

But not everyone fishes for barbel.

That's true. But knowing the stretches quite well, I know they're mainly fished for barbel and pike.

 

[Ady Brayshaw]

I would say that was the case for most clubs. Finding willing members who are also comfortable with sometimes confrontational situations is difficult. A club I am a board member of have experienced this and don't want bailiffs going out solo as there seems to be more angry people poaching who can be very threatening when challenged in the most polite manner.

Very understandable Stuart.

 

[Mark Harridence]

The much anticipated rain failed to materialise yesterday in the Wye Valley and not much forecasted for the immediate either

 

[Jim Ufton]

Not a drop around burton/lichfield either mark, also fields are being pumped anywhere they can get a hose, hopefully the weather will break soon, regards

 

[Bill Walford]

I’m hearing that Angling Dreams are allowing fishing again due to water temperature drop and “a little rain” Local comments appreciated please! The river gauges don’t look too good.