Hereford City — Belmont, Pump House

River level

The lowdown

• The stretch starts at permanent peg 1, where a shallow, fast riffle gets things moving. Below that, the river drops into a deeper, steadier run towards the city.
• This is the start of a well-known match-fishing section, so expect classic river swims rather than a wild, remote setting. Proper urban Wye fishing.
• Roach, dace, chublets and perch turn up regularly, with larger chub and barbel also present. There’s a decent spread of target fish here.
• The club also lists bream, brown trout, carp, eel, pike, salmon and grayling for the fishery. Specimen carp are reported to run beyond 30lb.
• A static approach is recommended if you’re looking to build a weight of fish. Maggot, caster, hemp, worm, meat and bread are all listed as productive baits.
• All Belmont fishing must be from the permanent pegs. Use any provided platforms, and don’t fish between pegs, around platforms or in front of them.
• The banks are steep and clay-based, and can get slippery when damp. A rope with a dog spike is recommended for safer access to the swims.
• It’s a fairly tidy setup, with level paths and parking beside the river. The small gravel area by the Pump House holds roughly 12 cars if everyone parks sensibly.
• Access is via the road to the Waterworks Museum off Broomy Hill. Don’t block access, and remember the parking area is beside the Pump House.
• Bring a suitable landing net, keep unattended rods out of the equation, and take two keepnets where appropriate. Maximum two rods on Association waters.

Methods: For a steady weight, keep it static and work the usual river baits — maggot, caster, hemp, worm, meat or bread. Fish the riffle and the deeper run from the proper pegs, with chub and barbel worth keeping in mind.

Access & tickets

Get your ticket before heading onto a peg — there are no bank sales. Outlets include Woody’s Angling Centre and Rock’s Angling in Hereford, plus Docklow Tackle and Alan’s Fishing Tackle.

Fish the club names

carp, bream, roach, pike, perch, barbel, trout, chub, eel, zander

Key rules

• All Belmont fishing must be from permanent pegs only.
• Where platforms are provided, they must be used. Fishing between pegs, around platforms or in front of platforms is prohibited.
• Fishing from bridges or bridge piers is prohibited.
• Carry a current photo-ID membership card or valid day ticket while fishing.
• Day tickets must be bought before fishing and are not sold on the bank.
• A maximum of two rods is allowed on Association waters.
• The Association operates a zero-kill policy for all fish species.
• A suitable landing net is required, and unattended rods are prohibited.
• Coarse fishing on Association running waters is open January 1 to March 14 and June 16 to December 31.
• Anglers must comply with Environment Agency byelaws and hold the required EA rod licence.

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