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River Wye

River fishing  Herefordshire, England and Wales · 04:50 - 21:35

River Wye is a river in Herefordshire, England and Wales. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
20°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:05–06:05 Day 06:05–20:20 Dusk 20:20–22:20

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

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Likely catch now (6 species)

Grayling
Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
30%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Chub
European Chub
Squalius cephalus
26%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
15%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barbel
Barbel
Barbus barbus
14%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
9%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Bream
Common Bream
Abramis brama
6%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

River Wye is a river in Herefordshire, England and Wales.

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

Grayling fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. 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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a fly for grayling, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for grayling at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red and bright tags for grayling.
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

River Wye

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 Grayling, European Chub, Atlantic Salmon, Barbel, Northern Pike and Common Bream.

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?

Grayling fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at River Wye right now?

Right now Grayling is the most likely catch, at about 30%.