Llanstephan/Boughrood — River Wye

River level

The lowdown

• This is the Boughrood water on the River Wye, with the society’s rules specifically covering fishing here. Nice and clear on who runs it.
• There’s a cracking little calendar clue too: River Wye — Boughrood appears as a proper match venue for Rhymney and District Angling Society.
• The big catch is the calendar restriction. Fishing at Boughrood is limited to Wednesdays and Sundays from 1 October to 3 March each year.
• You need a valid society membership ticket before fishing. Keep it with you, as a bailiff can ask to see it. No ticket, no chucking in.
• Anglers over 12 also need a rod licence. Barbless hooks are compulsory, so get the tackle sorted before heading for the Wye.
• Ordinary club-water rules allow a maximum of two rods. Under-12s must fish with a responsible adult and are limited to one rod.
• Night fishing is not permitted here. The general syndicate exception applies only to specified stillwaters, with no Boughrood exception listed.
• Bring an unhooking mat and a properly sized landing net. Fish must be out of the water for the minimum possible time, and rods cannot be left unattended.
• No fires or barbecues, although stoves are allowed. Keepnets are banned except in official club matches, carp sacks are prohibited, and boats are not allowed apart from bait boats.

Methods: No target species, swim details, depths or river features are given for this stretch, so there’s no honest steer on trotting, feeder work or crease fishing here. Stick to the society’s tackle and fish-welfare rules.

Access & tickets

The water is run by Rhymney and District Angling Society. Its published adult day-ticket price is £7; membership and ticket arrangements should be checked with the society before fishing.

Fish the club names

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

Key rules

• Boughrood fishing is restricted to Wednesdays and Sundays from 1 October to 3 March each year.
• A valid society membership ticket is required before fishing.
• Anglers must show their membership ticket to a bailiff when requested.
• Anglers over 12 must possess a rod licence.
• Barbless hooks are required.
• No fires or barbecues are permitted; stoves are allowed.
• A maximum of two rods applies on ordinary club waters.
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult and may use only one rod.
• Unhooking mats and adequately sized landing nets are required. Keepnets are prohibited except during official club matches, and carp sacks are prohibited.
• Boats are not permitted on club waters, apart from bait boats.

Where it is