Preston Campsite fishing stretch

River level

The lowdown

• This is private farmland at Newcourt Farm, Preston-on-Wye, with the fishing presented by Preston Campsite as its own River Wye stretch.
• The campsite sits directly beside the water, and one camping field runs right next to the river. Handy if you fancy keeping the whole day nice and simple.
• The setting is properly rural, with orchards, grazing livestock and fields along the bank. A cracking backdrop rather than a built-up river scene.
• The surrounding section is described as having both tranquil water and faster water nearby. So there should be a bit of variety in the river character, depending on where you settle in.
• The holder says the water is popular for salmon fishing as well as coarse fishing. The individual coarse species aren’t listed, though, so don’t bank on a particular target fish.
• There’s direct river access via a jetty. It’s primarily described for canoeing and general river access, so check the fishing arrangements when booking rather than assuming the jetty is a fishing peg.
• The stretch has no published fishing-length measurement or peg count. It’s also not stated whether fishing is from one bank or both, so those are worth confirming before you travel.
• Fishing is limited to five people per day, with a maximum of five paid fishermen on the stretch at one time. That gives it a quieter feel than a busy day-ticket water.
• The site is around a mile outside Preston-on-Wye, between Hereford and Hay-on-Wye. Fishing dates are shown on an online calendar, so have a look before making plans.

Methods: The holder describes the water as suitable for salmon fishing and coarse fishing. With tranquil and faster water nearby, the stretch should offer scope for adapting to the river on the day, but no specific bait or tackle rules are published.

Access & tickets

Book directly through Preston Campsite’s official website, using the online availability calendar. The listed 2026 dates show £17 per fisherman per day; the campsite can also be contacted on 07970 822447.

Fish the club names

The club doesn't list species for this stretch, so we haven't guessed.

Key rules

• An Authority Rod Licence is required before fishing.
• Fishing is limited to a maximum of five people per day.
• A maximum of five paid fishermen may fish the stretch at one time.
• Fishing must be booked directly through Preston Campsite’s official website.
• Fishing is charged per fisherman and per day.

Where it is