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Tresseck Fishery
Tresseck Fishery is a day-ticket stretch of the middle River Wye at Tresseck Campsite, offering coarse fishing, salmon pools and trout fishing on the Tresseck and Red Rails beat. It is river fishing rather than a carp lake complex, with catch-and-release rules and canoe traffic to factor in.
“7.0/10 — A varied middle-Wye beat with coarse fish, trout, salmon pools and the chance of barbel and chub.”
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Tresseck Fishery sits at Hoarwithy in Herefordshire, tied in with Tresseck Campsite on the River Wye. This is proper river fishing, not a lake complex, so expect moving water, natural features and a very different game from parking up beside a carp pond.
- 1 lake: Tresseck and Red Rails beat
- Fish: barbel, chub, trout
- Tickets from: Salmon day ticket — 2014 Wye and Usk Fishing Passport — £30 to £37
- Find it: Kingstone · HR2 6QH
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Tresseck Fishery sits at Hoarwithy in Herefordshire, tied in with Tresseck Campsite on the River Wye. This is proper river fishing, not a lake complex, so expect moving water, natural features and a very different game from parking up beside a carp pond.
The Tresseck and Red Rails beat runs for just under half a mile along the right bank of the middle Wye. It offers coarse fishing, salmon fishing and trout fishing, with several salmon pools that suit the fly rod. The beat can produce barbel and chub during the coarse season.
For a coarse angler, this looks best suited to a full day with the river in mind. The Passport describes the beat as suitable for two coarse anglers for a whole day. Barbel are the headline draw, while chub are available during the coarse season. Keep things mobile, read the flow and work the likely runs and deeper water.
Salmon anglers get a shorter session option, with the beat described as suitable for two salmon anglers for a few hours. The water has historically produced early-season salmon, and the several named pools give fly anglers something to get their teeth into. Trout are also listed as available on the beat.
There is a canoe launch point halfway along the beat at Tresseck Campsite. In summer, especially at weekends, anglers are advised to fish early and late because of canoe activity. That is worth taking seriously when planning a peaceful session or trying to stay on the best water.
Access is via the canoe-launch steps only, with parking on the riverbank around one-third of the way along the beat. Up to two salmon, trout or coarse rods are available per day. All species are catch-and-release, so bring a landing net and be ready to look after fish properly.
The campsite adds useful facilities, including toilets, showers, a cafe and a bar. Fishing is by permission of the owner, permits must be purchased, and campsite anglers must stay within the campsite curtilage when fishing the campsite water. The advertised campsite season is 1 April to 30 September, but separate fishery opening hours are not published.
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Tresseck Fishery FAQs
Is Tresseck Fishery a carp lake?
No. It is a day-ticket stretch of the River Wye, with coarse, salmon and trout fishing.
When is the campsite season?
The campsite is advertised as open from 1 April to 30 September.
What are the campsite cafe and bar hours?
During the April-to-September season, the cafe is advertised as open 7am to 9pm and the bar from midday to 10pm.
How do I book?
Fishing and campsite bookings can be made through the official campsite booking process or by contacting the campsite with the fishery.
Where's the nearest tackle shop?
We haven't found a tackle shop on site at Tresseck Fishery. Sort your bait and end tackle before you travel, as there's no guarantee of anything close by near Kingstone.
Do I need to bring food?
There's on-site cafe listed, but opening times vary, so pack snacks and plenty of water just in case — especially on a long session.
Are there toilets on site?
Yes — the fishery lists toilets and showers; showers are £2.50 per token.
Is there parking, and how close is it to the swims?
Yes — riverbank parking approximately one-third of the way along the beat. Walks to the further pegs can be a trek, so a barrow helps.
What's the postcode for the sat nav?
HR2 6QH.
How much is a ticket?
Salmon day ticket — 2014 Wye and Usk Fishing Passport: £30 to £37; Coarse day ticket — 2014 Wye and Usk Fishing Passport: £15 to £22; Campsite fishing for campers — per rod per day: £15. Prices last checked 2026-10-10 — they can change, so check before you go.
Can I just turn up, or do I need to book?
Day tickets are available on Tresseck and Red Rails beat. Busy weekends can fill up, so ring ahead if you've got your heart set on a swim.
What fish are in there?
Across the lakes you'll find barbel, chub, trout. See each lake tab for which fish live where.
How many lakes are there?
1 — Tresseck and Red Rails beat (Not published).
Is night fishing allowed?
It depends — No official night-fishing provision is published.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes — Dogs are allowed under control on the Tresseck and Red Rails beat.
Are bait boats allowed?
We haven't seen a bait-boat rule listed. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Do I need barbless hooks?
Most UK fisheries prefer barbless or micro-barbed hooks — ask on arrival if unsure.
Do I need my own unhooking mat or cradle?
Bring one either way — most fisheries expect it and the fish deserve it.
Is it suitable for disabled anglers?
We haven't seen disabled access listed. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Do I need a rod licence?
Yes — anyone 13 or over fishing in England and Wales needs an Environment Agency rod licence (or Natural Resources Wales in Wales), on top of your fishery ticket.
When's the best time of year to fish here?
Late spring through autumn is prime for most species. Check our live weather edge for this venue before you go — it updates daily.
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Tresseck and Red Rails beat: just under half a mile of right-bank middle-wye fishing, with coarse water, trout and several salmon pools.
- Size
- Not published
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- barbel, chub, trout
This is the main named fishing beat at Tresseck Fishery, stretching for just under half a mile along the River Wye. It offers salmon, trout and coarse fishing, with the river doing the talking rather than a stocked lake setup.
The coarse water can produce barbel and chub during the coarse season. Salmon anglers have several pools for fly fishing, and the beat has historically produced early-season salmon. All species are catch-and-release.
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Tresseck and Red Rails beat
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Suits
- Coarse anglers after a proper river day for barbel and chub
- Salmon or trout anglers wanting fly-fishing pools and a shorter session
Maybe not for
- Anglers specifically looking for a day-ticket carp lake or confirmed night fishing
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Tresseck and Red Rails beat
barbel
Pellet and boilie for the lake barbel
Lake barbel feed hard and fight harder, and this lake runs alongside the river. Use a strong rod and line, and rest them properly in the net before release.
- Halibut pellet or small boilie over a bed of pellet.
- Strong hooklink and a size 10–12 hook.
- Never hold barbel out of water long — keep them in the net until they've recovered.
chub
Bread or worm tight to cover for chub
Chub sit under overhanging trees and snags and are cautious, so a quiet approach and a natural bait near cover catches them.
- Bread flake or lobworm on a size 8 hook with a link leger.
- Keep low and quiet on the bank.
- In summer, try a free-lined slug or floating crust.
trout
Fly fishing for the trout
Stocked lake trout cruise and feed up in the water, so you need to find the depth they're at. Start just under the surface and go deeper if nothing's happening.
- A 9ft 6–7 weight rod with a floating line covers most days; carry an intermediate or sinking line for cold or bright spells.
- Early season and cold days: lures like a Cat's Whisker, Blob or Damsel, pulled back in steady strips.
- Warmer days with fish rising: buzzers, Diawl Bachs or a dry fly fished slowly, or static under an indicator.
- Count your fly down (5, 10, 15 seconds) and change depth till you get a pull — then repeat that count.
- Use 6–8lb fluorocarbon tippet, and check the fishery's rules on catch-and-release, bag limits and barbless hooks before you start.
Tresseck and Red Rails beat FAQs
How long is the Tresseck and Red Rails beat?
It is just under half a mile of right-bank middle-Wye fishing.
What fish can be targeted?
The beat offers salmon, trout and coarse fishing, and can produce barbel and chub during the coarse season.
What's the lake record on Tresseck and Red Rails beat?
The fishery hasn't published a record for Tresseck and Red Rails beat that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
What fish are in Tresseck and Red Rails beat?
barbel, chub, trout.
How big is Tresseck and Red Rails beat and how many swims?
Around Not published acres. Just under half a mile of right-bank middle-Wye fishing, with coarse water, trout and several salmon pools..
Which baits work well on Tresseck and Red Rails beat?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Tresseck and Red Rails beat further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.
When does Tresseck and Red Rails beat get busy?
Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. It's a day-ticket lake, so popular swims go early — arrive at first light or midweek if you can.
What weather suits bigger catches on Tresseck and Red Rails beat?
A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Tresseck Fishery before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Tresseck and Red Rails beat?
Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.
Can I fish Tresseck and Red Rails beat on a day ticket?
Yes — Tresseck and Red Rails beat is on the day ticket. Tickets: Salmon day ticket — 2014 Wye and Usk Fishing Passport £30 to £37; Coarse day ticket — 2014 Wye and Usk Fishing Passport £15 to £22; Campsite fishing for campers — per rod per day £15 (last checked 2026-10-10).
Is night fishing allowed on Tresseck and Red Rails beat?
It depends — No official night-fishing provision is published.
Who does Tresseck and Red Rails beat suit?
Good for: Coarse anglers after a proper river day for barbel and chub; Salmon or trout anglers wanting fly-fishing pools and a shorter session. Less suited to: Anglers specifically looking for a day-ticket carp lake or confirmed night fishing.
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- Must
Is fishing catch-and-release?
All species are catch-and-release according to the Fishing Passport listing.
- Must
Do I need permission and a permit?
Fishing is by permission of the owner only, and fishing permits must be purchased.
- Must
Are landing nets required?
Landing nets are required.
- No
Can tackle be left unattended?
Tackle must not be left unattended on the bank.
- No
Are fires or barbecues allowed?
Fires and barbecues are prohibited on the bank and beach.
- Yes
Can dogs be brought?
Dogs are allowed under control on the Tresseck and Red Rails beat.
- Only if
Is night fishing available?
No official night-fishing provision is published.
Taken from the fishery’s own pages, last checked 10 October 2026. Rules change — always check with the fishery before you go.
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How we'd fish each lake
Our own suggestions, worked out from each lake's features, its main fish and the venue rules. They're tried-and-tested methods, not reports from this venue, so watch the water and ask in the tackle shop on the day.
Tresseck and Red Rails beat
barbel
Pellet and boilie for the lake barbel
Lake barbel feed hard and fight harder, and this lake runs alongside the river. Use a strong rod and line, and rest them properly in the net before release.
- Halibut pellet or small boilie over a bed of pellet.
- Strong hooklink and a size 10–12 hook.
- Never hold barbel out of water long — keep them in the net until they've recovered.
chub
Bread or worm tight to cover for chub
Chub sit under overhanging trees and snags and are cautious, so a quiet approach and a natural bait near cover catches them.
- Bread flake or lobworm on a size 8 hook with a link leger.
- Keep low and quiet on the bank.
- In summer, try a free-lined slug or floating crust.
trout
Fly fishing for the trout
Stocked lake trout cruise and feed up in the water, so you need to find the depth they're at. Start just under the surface and go deeper if nothing's happening.
- A 9ft 6–7 weight rod with a floating line covers most days; carry an intermediate or sinking line for cold or bright spells.
- Early season and cold days: lures like a Cat's Whisker, Blob or Damsel, pulled back in steady strips.
- Warmer days with fish rising: buzzers, Diawl Bachs or a dry fly fished slowly, or static under an indicator.
- Count your fly down (5, 10, 15 seconds) and change depth till you get a pull — then repeat that count.
- Use 6–8lb fluorocarbon tippet, and check the fishery's rules on catch-and-release, bag limits and barbless hooks before you start.
Good background reading. Most of it is a few years old, so treat it as a starting point and ask on the day.
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What anglers reckon
7.0/10 from Tackle Index: A varied middle-Wye beat with coarse fish, trout, salmon pools and the chance of barbel and chub.
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Checked Sept '26 — “Tresseck Fishery is a day-ticket stretch of the middle River Wye at Tresseck Campsite, offering coarse fishing, salmon pools and trout fishing on the Tresseck and Red Rails beat. It is river fishing rather than a carp lake complex, with catch-and-release rules and canoe traffic to factor in.”
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