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How Caple Court

How Caple Court is a cracking two-thirds-of-a-mile coarse-fishing beat on the Middle Wye, upstream of Ross-on-Wye. It’s left-bank only, shallow and weedy in places, with deeper holes, near-bank gullies and a slower lower section at Rock Pool.

Run by Wye & Usk Foundation · checked 13 Oct 2026

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Ross On Wye gauge

Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.

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We don't publish an "ideal level" — nobody can promise one. Flood water is dangerous: if it's up and coloured, stay well back from the edge. Open River Ready

The lowdown

  • This is a particularly beautiful bit of the Herefordshire Wye Valley, with the Wye’s proper river character rather than a uniform canal-like flow.
  • The upper limit starts with shallow gravel at the bank, making for easy wading. Handy if you fancy getting amongst the water and working the crease.
  • There’s a near-bank gully immediately below the upper limit, then another roughly halfway down the beat. Both are cracking spots for trotting close to the rod tip.
  • The river is shallow and weedy in places, but deeper holes break things up. Look for the changes in depth and any steadier water tucked behind the weed.
  • The lower end slows into Rock Pool. It’s specifically noted as a winter option for pike, perch and chub, so worth a look when the river is carrying a bit more colour.
  • Chub, barbel and dace are the principal named species. Float work and trotting suit the gullies and shallower water, while a feeder can cover the deeper holes when conditions allow.
  • There are accessible swims and steps, plus parking near the beat. It’s not a massive faff, but you’ll need a short walk from the car to the riverbank.
  • Only four coarse anglers are available each day, although the owner may fish with guests at short notice. So exclusivity isn’t guaranteed — worth bearing in mind before booking.
  • This is catch and release for all species. The beat also has a wash-off policy, with no night fishing, overnight camping or keepnets. Dogs are fine, but keep them under control.

Methods: Trotting is the obvious shout for the near-bank gullies and shallow gravel, with feeder tactics useful in the deeper holes. Rock Pool gives a winter option for pike, perch and chub.

Access & tickets

Full-day coarse ticket

Current full-day coarse ticket for How Caple Court.

£25.50–£26.50 (as listed 13 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Block booking

Current block-booking price.

£106.00 (as listed 13 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Day tickets are booked through the Wye & Usk Foundation’s Fishing Passport booking page. Season rods are available separately through the Fishing Passport scheme.

Fish the club names

chub, barbel, pike, perch, chub

Key rules

  • Catch and release applies to all species.
  • The beat operates a wash-off policy.
  • Night fishing is prohibited.
  • Overnight camping is prohibited.
  • Keepnets are prohibited.
  • Dogs are allowed but must be kept under control.
  • Maximum daily availability is four coarse anglers.
  • Fishing is on the left bank only.

Coarse fishing on English rivers is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That's the law for coarse fish on rivers — it's not a club rule, and game-fishing seasons work differently.

GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fish

Where it is

Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.

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