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Middle Rotherwas (Docklow Pool) — River Wye

A proper bit of private Wye at Rotherwas, running for over a mile and packed with walks, beaches and a cracking island feature. It’s a residents-or-members stretch, with no day tickets available.

Run by Docklow Pools · checked 13 Oct 2026

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Old Wye Bridge 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 peaceful Herefordshire river fishing near Rotherwas Chapel and the Wye Valley Walk. A lovely setting, but it’s not a quick hop from the car.
  • Parking is in the English Heritage Rotherwas Chapel car park, postcode HR2 6LD. From there, it’s roughly 5–10 minutes to the nearest bank-side fishing.
  • Most pegs mean a walk, and some are awkward to reach. The banks can be uneven, steep or slippery, so sturdy footwear is a proper must.
  • There are beaches along the stretch which can be used for fishing. Handy spots if you fancy avoiding the trickier bank sections.
  • The big feature is the large island. The river runs fast around its south side, giving you a lively bit of water to work.
  • Docklow Pools specifically highlights the island area for trotting. The quicker flow should suit a float presented neatly through the crease.
  • Feeder fishing is also on the cards, with the water described as suitable for both feeder work and trotting.
  • Fish named for this stretch include chub, perch, barbel, roach, pike and carp. Reported catches include pike, perch, chub and barbel.
  • There are no concrete platforms or dug-out pegs here. It’s a natural river stretch, and anglers fish it at their own risk.
  • This one won’t suit anyone wanting easy access or a short stroll to the swim. Most pegs involve a walk, with some genuinely difficult to reach.
  • We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: Trotting is a key approach, especially around the island and its faster south side. Feeder fishing is also suitable, with the beaches and accessible swims offering options where the bank allows.

Access & tickets

Weekly Docklow ticket for residents

Includes the river-stretch cost for Docklow Pools residents.

Docklow Pools membership

Available through the Docklow Pools tackle shop. Membership details and pricing are handled there.

Book in with Docklow Tackle before visiting the river. Fishing enquiries are handled by Docklow Tackle on 01568 760 544.

Fish the club names

carp, barbel, roach, pike, perch, chub

Key rules

  • All anglers and visitors to the river must book in with the Docklow Pools tackle shop.
  • No day tickets are available for the private river stretches.
  • Night fishing is not allowed on Docklow Pools’ other lakes and rivers.
  • Anglers fish the river stretches at their own risk.
  • The banks may be uneven, steep or slippery.
  • There are no concrete platforms or dug-out pegs on the river stretches.

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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