Beat 13 - The Dore
Vouchers - Adults 4/ Under 14s
2.
Wading difficulty: 2
The river Dore is the most productive tributary
of the Monnow. It flows in a southerly direction from its source near
Hay-on-Wye, through Herefordshire’s famous Golden Valley before joining
the Monnow below Pontrilas. Despite this being genuine small stream fishing
where a short rod is essential, thigh or chest waders are required to negotiate
your way through deceptively deep pools. Wild trout are the main inhabitants
of the Dore although grayling are present (this is where they were introduced
to the Monnow system in the 1860s), making this beat one of the few in the
whole of the Wye catchment where this species can be caught in a small stream.
The stretch is quite short and is suitable for 3 or 4 hours fishing for one
or two people. Look out for water voles, which the River Monnow Project is
currently trying to re-introduce.
B&B accommodation is available next
to the water at Tan House Farm 01981 240204.
Species present:
Wild Brown Trout, Grayling.
Season:
3rd March to 31st December (season extends beyond 30th September for
the grayling)
2006 Catches:
New Beat.
Ideally fished with:
6.5 to 7.5ft,
2 to 4wt rod.
Additional Details:
Fly fishing only
No dogs
Catch & release only.
Anglers to move
upstream only when fishing.
