River Arrow · Herefordshire
Whittern Lyonshall
Passport scheme
Passport scheme
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Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
Double bank
You can fish from both banks.
About Whittern Lyonshall
Whittern Lyonshall is a mile and a half of mixed single and double bank on the River Arrow, a few miles downstream of Kington, with wild brown trout. The Lyonshall (Whittern) beat is in a very secluded part of the river that the Passport says is highly regarded for trout fishing. Getting to the water is straightforward, and the bed is mostly gravel so wading is reasonably easy. The upper sections in Lyonshall Park Wood run more over bedrock and are a little harder underfoot. The Passport suggests a rod of seven to seven and a half feet rated 3 to 4 weight.
It is fly only, all species are catch and release, and dogs are not allowed. It is a Wild Stream beat: it is booked through the Fishing Passport, or fished on a Wild Stream Season Permit.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Wading
- Wading allowed
- Banks
- Double bank
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- FP The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
Part of the Passport’s Wild Streams: book a day ahead online or by phone (bookings close at 6pm the day before), or fish it on a Wild Stream Season Permit, which for 2026 costs £100 for one rod or £140 for two.
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Fishing details
- Length
- 1.5 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Whittern Lyonshall
Fly fishing only. Catch and release for all species. No dogs. National byelaws apply. Waders, nets and tackle must be sprayed with Virkon before and after fishing.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Arrow.
Conditions on the River Arrow
The river
The River Arrow in Herefordshire rises near Gwaunceste Hill in Powys, and is not the River Arrow in Warwickshire and Worcestershire. It flows south east through Newchurch and Michaelchurch-on-Arrow,…
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FAQ
Whittern Lyonshall FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Whittern Lyonshall, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Whittern Lyonshall at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Whittern Lyonshall?
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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