The Fishery , Nr The Redbrook Fishery River Wye, Nr Monmouth / border

A delightful and prolific Lower Wye fishery

Monmouth 3 miles 12 miles M4 (Jct 22) 14 miles (Distances approximate)

Amenities A renowned salmon beat offering ¼ mile freehold double bank fishing with six named Pools and catches Riverbanks Field Woodland Fishing Hut Good access

In all about 10 acres (includes River bed)

River Wye The Lower between Monmouth and Chepstow This sale offers an opportunity to acquire quality lower Wye contains not only some of the most prolific salmon fisheries fishing situated not far above tidal waters thus allowing rods on this famous river but is rightly designated as an Area of to have first claim on the fish before they pass through to the Outstanding Natural Beauty. Flowing through a steep sided middle and upper stretches of the river. These lower beats heavily wooded valley, the river at this point runs through very often come into their own when the water is lower and some of the prettiest countryside throughout its length. in consequence fish well throughout the late spring and The Wye Valley is designated as an SSSI and the river is summer months with a good run of grilse depending on the cared for and guarded by a number of bodies. Extensive rainfall. efforts to improve the habitat in the spawning streams, The Lower Wye has the added advantage of excellent and river quality have led to improving catches after a lean access to the rest of the country. The via period. The Wye has always been famous for its heavy the brings London within 2 ½ hours drive in fish particularly in the spring and there are strong signs that normal traffic conditions. The market towns of Monmouth future runs will be ever improving. This spring (2015) in and Chepstow are about 3 and 13 miles respectively and These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon particular, the Wye has produced has produced a significant offer good shopping and other facilities. as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the number of 20lb fish. last page of the brochure. The Redbrook Fishery Joe Surley Stretching for just over a ¼ mile double bank, the listed THE REDBROOK FISHERY A famous Wye catch and a very good pool in May/June pools are:- especially, for fly and spinner. Rapids Bulls Back A steadily improving pool for both fly and spinner. Best lies A good fly pool in summer with gravel and many between cribs. Needs lowish water with cribs showing. lies. Not very deep, Flat Rock/Old Crow Crib Old Crib Deep water which almost always holds fish often above Deep water. Not very productive but worth exploring. average weight. Mainly spinning but can fish fly. Recent 3 offer taken here. Steps Pool A deep holding pool, especially good in spring but holds fish all year. Spinning unless water very clear.

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.” Records The Beat has been lightly fished in recent years and its 10 year salmon catch is as follows with a 10 year average of 24.2 salmon. Over 100 fish a season have been taken from the leat on a number of occasions in the past:-

2005 32 fish 2006 22 fish 2007 26 fish 2008 40 fish 2009 29 fish 2010 9 fish 2011 33 fish 2012 11 fish 2013 29 fish 2014 11 fish

The Fishing Hut A good modern hut sits in an elevated position on the right bank and a shed for shelter in the Holm field on the left bank.

The Land The Fishery has the advantage of owning not only the immediate banks with some woodland but the large Holm field. This is currently let on a grazing licence and provides excellent access. The land totals about 6 acres.

Directions From the Racecourse roundabout at Chepstow take the A466 north for 9 miles to . Continue for a fraction under 3 miles to a layby on the left with a far gate into Holm Field.

Rights of Way The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not. “A right of way will be retained for access to a lower beat”.

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