Voted the UK’s number one river by Angling Times readers last year, the River Wye remains a dream destination for a fishing holiday.
The scenery is truly stunning, as is the river’s stock of hard-fighting barbel, chub, roach, pike and salmon.
A trip to this amazing river should be on every angler’s bucket list. Here’s our pick of places to stay...
Underhill Farm, Foy
Just a few miles upstream of the town of Ross-on-Wye, this fantastic stretch of just measuring over a mile holds good numbers of chub to over 5lb, barbel to 12lb and pike to 20lb-plus.
It's a feature-packed bit of river too, with deep gullies and fast shallows making for varied and challenging fishing.
Cottage accommodation is available at the farm, and there is vehicle access along the entire length of the stretch.
Contact: 07831 641370, 07789 992425
Inn on the Wye, Kerne Bridge
There may be no fishing included with the accommodation, but this lovely old-fashioned inn is situated within minutes of some prime fishing stretches that can be booked through Angling Dreams, most notable Lower Kerne Bridge and Upper and Lower Hill Court.
Barbel and chub dominate the stretches in this area, so good sport is guaranteed.
The food and accommodation at the Inn are top notch too.
Contact: 01600 890872
Website: https://www.innonthewye.co.uk
The Saracens Head Inn, Symonds Yat
Fishing is not included, but some fantastic food and drink can be enjoyed during an overnight stay at this old timber B&B, situated just three miles from Goodrich Castle on the banks of the river.
Day tickets for the nearby Upper Symonds Yat stretch, controlled by the Newport Angling Association, are bookable through Angling Dreams.
Some of the biggest barbel in the river can be found in the stretches around Symonds Yat.
Contact: 01600 890435
Website: https://www.saracensheadinn.co.uk
Royal Lodge, Symonds Yat
Situated very close to Symonds Yat Rock - a famous beauty spot - this superb countryside lodge offers modern rooms with a restaurant and free breakfast.
It really is a scenic spot, and while fishing is not included in the price, it's a stone's throw from several great stretches.
Enquiries can be made with Angling Dreams in relation to the limited number of day tickets available for Lower Symonds Yat Fishery.
Contact: 01600 890238
Website: https://royalhotel-symondsyat.com
Ye Old Ferrie Inn, Symonds Yat
An old-fashioned riverside pub, offering tasty food, cosy accommodation and some wonderful views of the river.
Fishing is not included, but the Inn is just four miles from Goodrich Castle, where coarse fishing is available later in the year from October 18 to March 2.
Contact: 01600 890232
Website: https://www.yeoldferrieinn.com
Sterrett's Caravan Park, Symonds Yat
Several accommodation options are available here, including static caravan pitches, static holiday caravans, a wooden lodge and a camping site.
Day-ticket fishing is available on the river running alongside the site, and there’s also good facilities including a bar, amusement arcade and take-away food options. Lots to do in the surrounding area too!
Contact: 07751022106
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The Royal, Ross-on-Wye
A relaxed 19th-century hotel in Ross, with its own restaurant and bar, plus free breakfast and WiFi.
Fishing is not included, but the nearby Ross Town Water stretch of the Wye can be fished on a £10 day ticket, purchased via Angling Dreams or on the bank.
This area has produced some good barbel, pike and surprise carp approaching 30lb in the past.
Contact: 01989 565105
Website: https://www.greenekinginns.co.uk/hotels/royal-hotel-ross-on-wye/
The King's Head hotel, Ross-on-Wye
Located in Ross town centre, this traditional 14th-century pub has nice rooms, a classic bar, restaurant and library.
Fishing is not included, but the nearby Town Water stretch can be fished on an easily affordable day ticket purchased on the bank.
Contact: 01989 763174
Website: http://kingshead.co.uk
Lucksall Caravan & Camping Park, Hereford
Pitch up or stay in one of the awesome static caravans at this riverside campsite. There's loads to do-onsite, including fishing.
For £10 a day, adults can fish the opposite bank to the park, where plenty of barbel are caught.
This stretch has been known to throw up some good pike too.
Contact: 01432 870213
Website: https://www.lucksallpark.co.uk
Fisherman's Lodge, Stretton Sugwas
A one-bedroom lodge with a hot tub, and its own fishing lake! This really is the perfect getaway.
The lake is stocked with carp from 15-30lb, chub, roach and barbel. And you're not far away from brilliant River Wye stretches in and around Hereford either.
Pop into Woody's Angling Centre for more info.
Contact: 01252 339020
Website: https://www.watersidebreaks.com/description/fishermanslodge.htm
Hay View Lodges, Hay-on-Wye
Just four miles from Hay-on-Wye, two lodges and a shepherd's hut can be booked for stays on this working farm.
Fishing is not included, but the farm is just a short drive from some prime fishing on the upper and middle river, all controlled by the Wye and Usk Foundation.
Upper and Lower Canon Bridge or the prolific Foy Bridge stretch would be our choices for some quality chub and barbel sport.
Contact: 01497 821824
Website: https://hayviewlodges.co.uk
By The Wye, Hay-on-Wye
Eco-friendly safari tents in secluded woodland on the banks of the Wye, with free and exclusive fishing for guests.
The opposite bank takes in the day- and season-ticket hay Town Water and Warren Fishery, and all stretches in the area hold good stocks of barbel, chub, pike and trout.
Contact: 01497, 828166
Website: https://www.bythewye.uk
WHERE CAN I GET WYE FISHING TICKETS?
Find out more about the fishing on the Wye by visiting the Wye and Usk Foundation and Angling Dreams websites.
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