Tresseck Campsite

River level

The lowdown

• The stretch runs below Hoarwithy church, beside a big riverside meadow in a lovely rural Wye Valley setting between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye.
• There’s a sheltered riverside landing area and a pebble beach, giving the place a relaxed campsite feel rather than a formal block of numbered pegs.
• Access to the river is via the canoe-launch steps only. That’s the route in and out, so don’t go wandering along the banks looking for another way down.
• The water is shared with canoe launching, kayaking and wild swimming. Keep your eyes open and give other river users plenty of room, especially around the landing area.
• Fishing is restricted to the campsite curtilage. The opposite bank is private property and must not be climbed onto — nice and straightforward.
• The holder describes 300m of fishing rights, but doesn’t publish a peg count or a detailed swim map. Expect a natural riverside setup rather than rows of manicured pegs.
• A landing net is required. Bring all your own tackle too, as the campsite doesn’t provide fishing equipment.
• It’s a spot for keeping things tidy and low-key: no unattended tackle on the bank, no fires or barbecues on the bank or beach, and every scrap of litter comes home with you.
• The published fishing price is £15 per rod per day for campers. Multiple-day arrangements need sorting directly with the campsite, and fishing is seasonal alongside the campsite’s operating dates.
• The site is open seasonally. Its FAQ says April 1 to September 30, while the homepage gives a 2027 reopening date of March 26, so check the current position before making plans.

Methods: The holder doesn’t publish detailed swim or fish information, so keep the approach adaptable to the river conditions and other water users. Bring a suitable landing net and all your own tackle.

Access & tickets

Fishing rights are held and administered by Tresseck Campsite, run by Jeff and Sarah Goulding. Campers can buy a permit for £15 per rod per day; contact the campsite for multiple-day arrangements and permission before fishing.

Fish the club names

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

Key rules

• Anglers must have the owner's permission and purchase a fishing permit before fishing.
• Fishing is restricted to the campsite curtilage.
• River access is via the canoe-launch steps only.
• Landing nets are required.
• Tackle must not be left unattended on the bank.
• Fires and barbecues are prohibited on the bank and beach.
• All litter must be removed.
• The opposite riverbank is private property and must not be climbed onto.

Where it is