River Wye · Herefordshire
Sugwas Court
From March · £40 Up to 2 rods
Passport scheme
Check the booking details below before you travel.
Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
1 mile of fishing
On the River Wye.
About Sugwas Court
Sugwas Court is just over a mile of left bank on the Wye a few miles above Hereford, and the Passport calls it an exceptional example of middle river Wye fishing. The top of the fishery is fast water over gravel with deep gullies at the margins, which suits barbel and the big shoals of chub, often of specimen size. The lower and middle parts are deeper and slower and give likely places to fish in higher flows. A salmon day ticket is also sold. Wading is easy over the mostly gravel bed, and felt soles are recommended.
There is a choice of two parking spots at the bottom of the fishery with a short walk to the river, and a vehicle can reach the bank along the upper half (4x4 only in wet conditions). The banks are usually overgrown, particularly in summer, so getting to the river itself is usually difficult. Because of this the beat is limited to two rods, though parties of up to four are considered if you ask by phone.
All species are catch and release, there is no night fishing or overnight camping and no keepnets, and dogs are allowed if kept under control. A salmon day ticket costs £40. It is booked through the Fishing Passport.
How you can fish here
- Wading
- Wading allowed
Pricing and season
Indicative prices. They don't show whether a day is still free and other rates may apply, so confirm availability and the final price with whoever you book through before you travel.
Tickets
- Salmon day ticket Day ticket · 3 Mar to 17 Oct Wye salmon season 3 March to 17 October.
- £40 per day
Day tickets and booking
- FP The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
Salmon day ticket £40 on the Passport’s beat page in October 2026; two tickets a day. Booked through the Fishing Passport.
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How Sugwas Court compares on the River Wye
Typical, lowest and highest full-day rod, from 13 beats with published day rates
Day tickets on the River Wye run from £15 to £50. The typical full-day rate is around £37, peaking in March.
Compare with other riversFishing details
- Rods
- Up to 2
- Length
- 1 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Sugwas Court
Catch and release for all species. No night fishing or overnight camping. No keepnets. Dogs allowed but must be kept under control. 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
Sugwas Court FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Sugwas Court, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Sugwas Court at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Sugwas Court?
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?
Worth a read
£40 per rod
Out of season, from March
