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Passport scheme
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Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
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0.17 miles of fishing
On the River Wye.
About Wyebank
Wyebank is 300 yards of left bank fishing on the middle and lower Wye, in the village of Lydbrook between Ross on Wye and Monmouth. The Passport describes it as ideal for a few hours of salmon fly fishing for one rod, or a day of coarse fishing for one or two anglers.
Below the island the pace quickens into a long run known as the Wyebank run, where a number of cribs concentrate the water and give salmon their lies: the Wyebank crib, the lower crib and Boat Rock. Between the cribs is the Wharf Pool, a mid river hole with a smooth bedrock floor that the Passport calls excellent grilse water when conditions are right. Fly fishing for trout has improved in recent years, and all the trout are wild, with no stocking in this part of the Wye for many years. Grayling are sometimes present for autumn fishing.
The bank is well maintained, with parking nearby. For coarse anglers the flow is fast for this part of the river, so the barbel and dace fishing is particularly good, and chub can reach 5 or 6lb. Courtfield, just upstream, is bookable separately, and the two together suit a party of five or six anglers. Half price evening coarse tickets are sold from 5pm between May and September. It is booked through the Fishing Passport.
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
These are the 2026 prices. 2027 prices aren't out yet.
- Salmon day ticket Day ticket · 3 Mar to 17 Oct Wye salmon season 3 March to 17 October.
- £38 per day
Day tickets and booking
- The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
Salmon full day £37.50 on the Passport’s beat page on 2 November 2026, up to three tickets a day. Coarse full day is £28.50 to £29.50, a coarse evening ticket from 5pm £14.25 and a block booking £75.00 to £88.50, with no rows made for ranges or coarse tickets. Booked through the Fishing Passport.
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Day rate, hover a day for the ticket
How Wyebank compares on the River Wye
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Day tickets on the River Wye run from £15 to £70. The typical full-day rate is around £27, peaking in October.
Compare with other riversFishing details
- Rods
- Up to 3
- Length
- 0.17 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Catch & release
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required
Fishing rules for Wyebank
Catch and release for all species. No night fishing or overnight camping. Dogs allowed but must be kept under control at all times. 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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Expected in November on the River Wye
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Similar beats on the River Wye
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FAQ
Wyebank FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Wyebank, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Wyebank at any one time?
Wyebank allows a maximum of 3 rods at any one time.
02What species can I expect to catch on Wyebank?
Wyebank holds Brown Trout, Grayling, Salmon. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
Wading arrangements for Wyebank are listed on the beat page — contact the provider if you need to confirm before arriving.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for Wyebank — contact the provider directly if you'd like informal guidance on your first visit.
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
Parking details for Wyebank are shown on the beat page, including a map pin where one is provided. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.
06What tackle should I bring?
For most chalk stream beats on the River Wye, a 9-foot 4- or 5-weight rod with a floating line is the standard setup. The fly recommendations section on the Wyebank page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about Wyebank — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
Dogs are welcome on Wyebank — please keep them under control near the water and respect any local rules shown on the page.
Worth a read
£37.50 per rod
Out of season, from March
