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River Wye

River fishing  Herefordshire, England and Wales · 05:36 - 20:57

River Wye is a river in Herefordshire, England and Wales. Anglers here fish mainly for European Chub, Grayling and Barbel.

Prime 81% The bite right now
Top bet: European Chub Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
21°
Thu
87%
20°
Fri
87%
21°
Sat
89%
23°
Best day
Sun
88%
23°
Mon
87%
20°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa → stable
Clouds
70.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:51–06:51 Day 06:51–19:42 Dusk 19:42–21:42

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:38–06:38 Major period 16:38–18:38 Minor period 21:42–23:12 Minor period 12:04–13:34

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

13:00
25°
14:00
26°
15:00
26°
16:00
26°
17:00
25°
18:00
24°
19:00
23°
20:00
21°
21:00
20°
22:00
19°
23:00
18°
00:00
17°

Likely catch now (6 species)

European Chub
Squalius cephalus
81%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
74%
Active through the day, peak season.
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Barbel
Barbus barbus
62%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
46%
Peak season.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
34%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
29%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include European Chub, Grayling, Barbel, Atlantic Salmon, Common Bream and Northern Pike.

European Chub fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for european chub at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Fly for grayling: Dry fly and nymph.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

About this water

The River Wye is the fourth-longest river in the UK, stretching some 250 kilometres from its source on Plynlimon in Mid Wales to the Severn Estuary. The lower reaches of the river form part of the border between England and Wales. The Wye Valley is designated a National Landscape. The Wye is important for nature conservation and recreation, and is affected by pollution.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at River Wye?

Popular catches here include European Chub, Grayling, Barbel, Atlantic Salmon, Common Bream and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at River Wye?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish River Wye?

European Chub fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at River Wye right now?

Right now European Chub is the most likely catch, at about 45%.