River Wye · Herefordshire
Lower Ballingham
Passport scheme Up to 4 rods
Passport scheme
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Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
1.25 miles of fishing
On the River Wye.
About Lower Ballingham
Lower Ballingham is about a mile and a quarter of single, right bank on the middle Wye, between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye. There are a number of streamy sections that suit fly fishing for salmon and holding pools that suit spinning. The Quarry is a deep holding pool, noted for two fish taken in one day weighing 51lb and 44lb. Wading is relatively easy over the mostly gravel bed, and the area around the Carey Islands also holds brown trout. The page also lists coarse fishing for barbel, chub and pike.
The beat has been lightly fished in recent years, but a small syndicate of salmon anglers also fishes the water, so a day ticket does not come with exclusivity. You reach the bank on foot only, so travel light. The banks are steep in places and not suitable for the less agile, and the track can be difficult in wet conditions.
Salmon are catch and release at all times and dogs are not allowed. The salmon day ticket is listed at £36 to £37, with up to four tickets a day. It is booked through the Fishing Passport.
How you can fish here
- Wading
- Wading allowed
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- FP The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
Salmon day ticket listed at £36 to £37 on the Passport’s beat page in October 2026; up to four tickets a day. Booked through the Fishing Passport.
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Fishing details
- Rods
- Up to 4
- Length
- 1.25 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Lower Ballingham
Catch and release for salmon at all times. No dogs. The beat operates a wash-off policy. National byelaws apply.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Wye.
Conditions on the River Wye
The river
The River Wye is the fourth longest river in the UK. It rises on Plynlimon in the Cambrian Mountains of mid Wales, only a couple of miles from the source of the Severn, and runs about 155 miles to…
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FAQ
Lower Ballingham FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Lower Ballingham, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Lower Ballingham at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Lower Ballingham?
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
06What tackle should I bring?
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
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