R40 - The River Dore, Chanstone Court

Chanstone Court

Vouchers - Adults 5 / Under 17s 3.
Wading difficulty: 2

A 1.5 mile stretch of mostly double bank river Dore fishing just downstream of Vowchurch. Fenced and coppiced by the Monnow Fisheries Association a few years ago, the river here is a mixture of well covered and open water. It has a series of sumptuous pools, some of which will be too deep to wade through.

Species present:
Wild Brown Trout

Season:
3rd March to 30th Sept (except 8-10 May)

2008 Catches:
New Beat

Ideally fished with:
6.5 to 7.5ft, 2 to 4wt rod

Restrictions:
No dogs.
Fly fishing only.
Catch & release only
Anglers to move upstream only when fishing.

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