A mobile style of fishing is suggested for this small river. Chub are the predominant species and average from 2lb to over 4lb Pike up to 20lb, Dace Roach, Perch, Grayling, Trout and the odd Carp and Barbel are present. Carp to 18lb and Roach to 2lb 8oz present.
What fish are in the Wey Navigation?
Known Species
- Chub.
- Bream.
- Perch.
- Roach.
- Dace.
Can I fish in any river UK?
You will, of course, need an Environment Agency fishing licence to fish on any river, stillwater or canal(if in doubt, see our fishing licence blog post for more on this topic). Occasionally you might find “free fishing”, but most stretches of fishable rivers are run by angling clubs.
What fish are in the river Blackwater?
The River Blackwater contains Chub, Roach, Gudgeon, Dace and some Pike to mid 20’s and may be fished from the wooden fence near the entrance to the site through to the end of the main lake. Suitable for most river tactics, although the venue is largely shallow with fast shallow runs into deeper areas.
Can you fish with 4 rods in the UK?
Types of tackle, lures and bait you must not use You can fish with up to 4 rods and lines.
How do you fish in a river UK?
If bites fade away, go even farther across to where the river begins to shelve up towards the far-bank shallows.
- WALK THE BANKS. Not sure where to fish?
- ALWAYS PICK COVER. Try to choose a river swim offering some sort of feature.
- BE A SLACKER.
- SEEK OUT THE DEPTHS.
- WATCH THE TIDE.
- BAIT UP FOR SUCCESS.
- GO EARLY AND LATE.
Where can I fish the River Wey in Guildford?
We also have reciprocal rights to fish the Guilford Angling Society stretches of the River Wey from Guildford Town Bridge to Triggs Lock near Send. With a combination of river and navigation stretches, this provides excellent fishing for pleasure, match, and specimen anglers throughout its length.
Who owns the fishing rights on the River Wey?
Godalming Angling Society own or have the fishing rights on approximately 8 miles of the River Wey, stretching from Eashing at the A3 crossing point, down-stream through Godalming, and on to just south of Guildford.
Can you fish the north Wey River?
Brown trout (Salmo trutta), wild and stocked, are prolific in the upper reaches of the river especially in the North Wey above Farnham. It can be possible to see large specimens in the mill pool of Insington Mill near Bentley which was formerly the home of Viscount Montgomery. Fishing is not allowed at the mill.
What is the Godalming Navigation?
The Godalming Navigation, opened in 1764, extended the navigable waterway a further 4 miles to Godalming. The Wey Navigations form a green corridor running through the Surrey countryside.
