It�s no secret that there are serious concerns about the salmon run on the Wye and to a lesser extent on the Usk. This is despite the excellent and successful work of the Wye-Usk Foundation with various funding partners to improve the habitat and remove obstructions to re-open spawning grounds. There are plenty of salmon parr in the rivers today, but the expected fruits of the Foundation�s efforts will obviously come several years into the future. Meanwhile, we have less control and even less understanding about what is happening out at sea affecting the growth of different classes of salmon. Generally speaking, the fishing in the upper and middle parts of the Wye has suffered more than the lower. There is a small group of dedicated salmon anglers with a good knowledge of both rivers who fish on, although they put in many hours for their fish. In the circumstances, it doesn�t seem responsible to offer guiding for salmon at this time. If you would like to get in touch, however, I would be very happy to give you the latest information and any advice I can.

Pictures here from happier times - one on the spinner and one on the fly, from under the battlements of Goodrich Castle. Today, catch and release is mandatory at all times on the Wye and until 15 June on the Usk. In the circumstances, we advocate release of salmon at all times.